Welcome to Nursery

Outline Parent pack Curriculum Structure of the day Key workers Learning journals 15 hours or 30 hours Parents role Transition day

Parent pack Funding letter 2 build a profile letter Short visit letter Initial medical information letter Milk letter Web site letter Payments and messaging system Fruit and Veg scheme Parents Association Nursery information leaflet Learning together series

Curriculum Three prime areas Four specific areas Personal, Social and Emotional Communication and language Physical Four specific areas Literacy Mathematics Understanding of the world Expressive arts and design

Curriculum Characteristics of effective learning Playing and exploring Active learning Creating and thinking critically

Structure of the day Self registration Finger strong Phonics Physigym Whole-group time Adult-led learning  Child-initiated learning   Reflection   Children attending all day   Lunch Snack 

Key Person Responsible for a small group of children Assistance with settling into Nursery Close monitoring of child’s progress Personal contact with parents Knowledge of a particular child’s needs when planning

Learning Journals Online – 2 Build a Profile Track progress via observation and photographs Share regularly via e-mail 2 way process where parents can submit observations Invitation Confirmation Learning Journal Example

Allocation of hours Order of allocation: 15 hours 30 hours Any other variation? This could be possible if we have space. However, as we need to retain the correct amount of staff, parents not able to share with any other providers. Lunchtimes - £5 per week this year

Parents role Encourage them to talk and ask questions. Read stories, poems and rhymes together everyday Point out print and numbers around them, for example shop signs. Use numbers and counting in everyday routines, for example, laying the table and play games together, for example dice games. Learn rhymes and songs together. Go to the library together. Label all clothing and dress your child in clothes they can manage themselves Leave with a smile Let us know if someone else is collecting your child

Parents role Health and Welfare Sickness Allergies Head lice Threadworms Toileting Water First Aid

Transition Day Monday 4th September Meet Key Worker and explore the classroom Drop-in session within an allocated hour slot

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