Firstly we would like to take this opportunity to welcome you, as parents, to the Windmill Nursery. Each term you will receive a newsletter to help keep you informed of all the relevant news, events and themes that are coming up. For more information regarding the themes and plans for the term, please see the notice board in the lobby and on the nursery website.
AUTUMN TERM:
The theme for this term will be nursery rhymes and for the first few weeks it will be about ourselves. If you have any items relating to nursery rhymes, please do bring them in for our interest table, thank you.
The colour for this half term will be red. The colour for next half term will be green.
TERM DATES:
Term 1
Starts – Thursday, 5th September 2013.
Ends – Friday, 25th October 2013.
Half Term – Monday, 28th October 2013 to Friday, 1st November 2013.
Term 2
Starts – Monday, 4th November 2013.
Ends – Friday, 13th December 2013.
Please note, there will be no regular nursery sessions on Thursday 12th and Friday 13th December due to the nursery Christmas concerts and parties. More information regarding these dates will follow nearer the time.
The spring term starts on Monday, 6th January 2014.
GENTLE REMINDERS:
Please ensure that when waiting to come into the nursery that you and your children stay within the nursery area and do not use any of the school’s equipment or go onto the field.
Please ensure any ordered uniforms are paid for as soon as possible.
USEFUL TELEPHONE NUMBERS:
Sure Start
Dartford Oakfield 01322 223260
Temple Hill 01322 294202
St. Edmunds Living Well 01322 628296
Swanscombe 01322 624230
HOBBIES:
If any parent or carer has an interest, hobby or skill that you think the children may be interested in, and you would like to come and share it with the group, please speak to Sue.
VOLUNTEERS:
If you are interested in gardening and have some time to spare we would welcome your help to work with us and the children in our garden. Please speak to Sue if you are able to help.
WANTED:
We try to use a wide variety of materials for our craft activities and would be grateful if you have any spare wool, material or buttons which you no longer need and could bring in to the nursery.
ORANGE:
If your child does not drink milk and has orange, please pay a small amount each week.
KEYPERSON:
Children’s key persons have been already allocated and if you would like to speak to your child’s key person you are invited to make an appointment that suits you. However, please be patient as it is our priority to settle all the children into the setting. The allocated key person will continually observe and complete a learning journey profile and liaise with you on completing the ‘My Unique Story’ document.
POLICIES:
There is a copy of the setting’s policies and procedures available in the lobby and upon the nurseries website: thewindmillnursery.com.
Information about the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) is available within the nursery’s prospectus (which is also available in the lobby and upon the website).
COLLECTION OF CHILDREN:
Please ensure that only parents/carers and authorised adults collect your child from the nursery. We are unable to allow children to leave the nursery premises without authorised adults.
COMMITTEE:
The nursery is supported by the vital role of the committee and we therefore invite you to join the committee. If you are interested or would like further information please do not hesitate to speak to Sue.
We strive to not only make your child’s time at nursery a successful and enjoyable period, but we also strive to work in partnership with you so that your time as parents of the Windmill Nursery is also a positive experience. If you have any questions at any time please do not hesitate to ask.
Thank you.