Welcome to Nursery!

Our nursery provides a warm, safe and stimulating environment where children aged 3 and 4 years can begin their learning journey. Through play, creativity and exploration, we support children to grow in confidence, independence and curiosity.

As part of our primary school community, children benefit from excellent facilities and experienced Early Years staff who help prepare them for a smooth transition into Reception.

 

Key Information 

Staff

Miss L Reeves

Mrs S Small 

Nursery Sessions 

Morning Session - 9:00am – 12:00pm

Afternoon Session - 12:00pm – 3:00pm

Wrap Around Provision - Tractor Club

Lunch

Lunch is served at 12 pm where children can eat their packed lunch or hot school meal.

Please note, we are a nut-free school and encourage healthy food choices.

Snack

As a part of our drive to be a Healthy School, all children receive fruit at snack times, free of charge. All children will receive a named water bottle which will be accessible at all times throughout the day.

Absences

If your child is absent for any reason, please contact the school office. Funded hours will be cancelled after periods of missed sessions.

Contact Details

Please ensure all contact details and medical information is kept up to date and inform the school office of any changes. If anyone different is collecting your child, please inform the school office as we will not allow children to be dismissed to an unfamiliar adult.

Medication

Prescribe medication is signed in at the school office and stored securely. If your child is asthmatic, please ensure we have an inhaler in school at all times.

Uniform

We encourage Nursery children to wear uniforms to promote a sense of belonging. Please see the uniform tab for more information.  EYFS Uniform

PE Kit

Nursery children will be allocated sessions for PE and are to come to school dressed in their kit (black shorts / joggers / leggings, white t-shirt / trainers or pumps)

Forest School

It would be helpful if you could provide warm, suitable clothing and a pair of wellies for Forest School. School provides puddle suits during the winter months.

Weather

Please apply suncream before school and provide a sun hat during warm weather and warm clothing such as gloves and hats in the winter. We spend a lot of time in the outdoor learning environment thoughout the year and will go out in all weathers.

Parent Pay

We are a cashless school so you will be provided with a Parent Pay account in order to pay for trips or dinners. Please activate it as soon as possible and if for any reason you need to pay at a pay point, please request a pay point barcode from the school office. ParentPay - The Leading Cashless Payments System for Schools

Famly 

Famly will be used daily  to document your child's learning. We also encourage you to share observations from home. Please activate your account as soon as you get an email. Famly | The Early Childhood Platform

Term Dates

School holidays and term dates - Staffordshire County Council

 

Admissions & Fees

Nursery Places

Our nursery welcomes children from the term after their third birthday. We offer flexible sessions to support families and help children make a happy start to school life.

Nursery Session Times

We offer flexible nursery sessions to support families.

• Morning Session - 9:00am – 12:00pm

• Afternoon Session - 12:00pm – 3:00pm

Children can attend a combination of sessions depending on their funded hours and availability.

Funded Childcare

We offer both:

• 15 hours funded childcare for all eligible 3–4 year olds
• 30 hours funded childcare for eligible working families

Parents can check if they are eligible for funded childcare using the government website. Check eligibility here: Childcare Funding 

Additional Sessions

Families who would like extra nursery sessions beyond their funded hours can book additional places where availability allows.

• Cost: £20 per additional session

 

EYFS Curriculum 

Learning Through Play

Our nursery follows the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum. We support children’s development in:

• Communication and language

• Personal, social and emotional development

• Physical development

• Early maths and literacy

• Creativity and exploration

Children enjoy indoor and outdoor learning opportunities every day, helping them develop curiosity and confidence.

Long Term Plan

Medium Term Plans

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