Parent News
Dear Parents and
Carers
On Thursday May 22nd,
we have a mobile farm which will be visiting the setting (1.30pm – 4.00pm). The children will have the opportunity to pet
the animals and try their hands at feeding the lambs. If your child does not normally attend during
this time however you would like to attend, please do not hesitate to contact
me.
We shall be rescheduling
our ‘Healthy Eating’ question and answer session, that we had to cancel last
week due to low numbers, for in the summer months. Please watch this space for more details.
Please can we ask you
all to complete and return the terms and conditions relating to the interactive
learning diaries by no later than Friday
May 16th as we will be going live from Monday May19th and
parents will then be given their passwords.
If any of you have any queries or would like any further information, please do not
hesitate to contact Michelle. Thank you
Policies
Please find attached
our nappy changing procedure.
Snails
The focus in the
snails this week will continue to be exploring the outdoor environment. Alisha and Leanne will continue with the activities
form last week whereby the children are encouraged to use the walkers in the
garden to pull themselves to standing. Creative activities include chalking,
bubble play and playing with coloured water, outside.
Alisha – Annual leave all week
Leanne – day off Friday
Caterpillars
The current interest
in the Caterpillars are physical activities and playing with the ‘Happyland’
equipment, developing their fine manipulative skills. This
week the children will be encouraged to find ‘hidden’ objects in the garden and
will have the opportunity to play with the ‘Happyland’ vehicles whilst adults
encourage the children to mimic the sounds different vehicles make. Other outdoor activities planned include
tents and tunnels and building the children’s confidence to walk independently.
Creative activities planned for this week include painting with stencils and
mark making using crayons.. Planned activities within the Snails and Caterpillars
surround each child’s current interest in conjunction with supporting and
extending their development. To find out
what activities are planned for your child for this week, please see your
child’s keyworker who will be happy to take you through the planning.
Days off Jamie - Wednesday Tara
– Tuesday, Annual Leave Friday
Ladybirds
The current interests
in the ladybirds continue to be dressing up, insects and bugs, transport and
mark making. This week the children will
be encouraged to paint using the wheels of the trains as tools to make marks. The children will also decorate insect masks
and continue to trawl the garden for different insects. Planned activities within the ladybirds
surround each child’s current interest in conjunction with supporting and
extending their development. To find out
what activities are planned for your child for this week, please see your
child’s keyworker who will be happy to take you through the planning.
Days off Abi – Tuesday Naomi
– Training Wednesday
Bumblebees
This week group time
activities include sponge paining, using letter sponges, using large building
blocks to make a balancing beam and, with adult support, using the camera to
take photos things around the room. The role play area will be turned into a
hairdressers, whilst in the sand pit the children will be encouraged to fill
and empty different vessels with sand. The
story of the week is ‘Animal bop’. Planned
activities within the Bumblebees surround each child’s current interest in
conjunction with supporting and extending their development. To find out what activities are planned for
your child for this week, please see your child’s keyworker who will be happy
to take you through the planning which is now displayed on the large notice
board outside the Bumblebees room.
Days off Jenni – Thursday Jani
– Tuesday
This week the children’s interests surround
growing. The book of the week is ‘Jack
and the beanstalk.’ The children will be encouraged to act out the story of Jack
& the beanstalk, use tongs to transfer objects from one pot to another and
encouraged to respond to instructions involving a two part sequence. The children will also be planting some
flowers and herbs in small pots. Planned activities within the Butterflies
surround each child’s current interest in conjunction with supporting and
extending their development. To find out
what activities are planned for your child for this week, please see your
child’s keyworker who will be happy to take you through the planning.
Days off Stani – Friday Tracy
– Tuesday
Nappy changing
procedure
Aim of policy
To demonstrate how to change a nappy to the highest standard.
Points to consider
Never leave a child
unattended on a high level nappy changing unit
Make
sure you have everything ready and to hand before you start.
You
will need:
Baby
wipes if used or cotton wool, bowl
and warm water
Clean
nappy
Nappy
sack if used
Spare
clothes if needed
Barrier
cream if required
Disposable
gloves
Apron
1.
Wash
your hands.
2.
Put
on apron and always wear disposable gloves for each change.
3.
Place
baby on changing mat.
4.
Remove
nappy and gently wipe away soiling with wipes/cotton wool & water.
5.
Clean
baby’s bottom with wipes/cotton wool & water. Girl’s bottoms should be wiped from front to
back.
6.
Put
on clean nappy and change clothing if required.
7.
Roll
dirty nappy up, ready for disposal.
8.
Dispose
of nappy, wipes, gloves according to nursery system.
9.
Wash
your hands thoroughly.
10. Wipe over mat with diluted disinfectant spray.
11. Check under mat
and wipe area if needed.
12. Remove
apron/tabard and discard.
13. The last thing you
should do before leaving the change area is wash your hands.
Nappy
change time should be a caring and sociable time. Make sure you engage with the
child as you change them. Nappy change time is also a time for bonding with the
child and should be seen as a fun experience for both the practitioner and
child.
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