During the partial closure starting from Monday 23rd March, parents who qualify to still use the nursery will be dropping off and collecting from the front door and not entering the building. Before you hand over your child you will also be asked to steri gel your hands. Any child who is suspected of being unwell in anyway on arrival will not be allowed into the building. If your child appears to become unwell during their session with us they will be need to [...]
The Government has asked Nurseries around the UK to remain partially open for the children of vital keyworkers needing to work during the outbreak of the COVID 19 virus. Below is the list given to us by the Government on who is considered a Keyworker. https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/coronavirus-covid-19-maintaining-educational-provision/guidance-for-schools-colleges-and-local-authorities-on-maintaining-educational-provision All parents who have children attending our Nursery will have already been contacted to ask if they are a keyworker and whether or not they have any other forms of childcare available to them outside of the Nursery [...]
Please see the link below for the latest advice from Public Health England regarding COVID 19 virus https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/874281/COVID-19_easy_read.pdf
This year for pancake day our Chef Ben used a recipe from BBC food magazine for Crepe Madames. Our Chef used various fillings including asparagus, creme fraiche, ham, cheese, tuna, spinach and egg. The children (and staff!) really enjoyed this recipe.
Pre-school have been enjoying their Forest school outings with our qualified forest school leader Carly.
The Nursery held our annual Pre-school Nativity play in early December. The children and staff did a wonderful job and it was lovely to see so many parents and family members attend. We are so proud of the way the children remembered their lines and sang their Christmas songs with great gusto!
Winter is coming! All parents will be sent a copy of our adverse weather policy via email and given a paper copy when they come in to the Nursery.
Our Nursery team has been working towards achieving our Early Years Nutritional award through the British Nutrition Foundation. We are training 5 members of our staff team from each room and our chef. This award helps us to really focus on the children's nutritional needs and how to best meet them. We are having lots of fun changing our menus, snacks and teaching the children about the benefits of healthy eating. Please follow the link below for more information. https://www.eynpartnership.org/?fbclid=IwAR0Ao4Yj2snSr1uPC9C1NG7aBPxBOCWkiOOfQuv772lwzsk3eykuysi4blw
We are thrilled to announce that our new Balloon room classroom for our 2-3 year old's is now officially open The classroom is a much lighter, open space and leads directly onto the children's outdoor decking area.
In Forest school this week the children had fun making bird feeders and exploring a local nature area.
