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.
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 SPACE, please do bring them in for our interest table, thank you.
The colour for this half term will be yellow. The colour for next half term will be blue.
TERM DATES
Term 1
Start: Thursday, 4 September 2014
Ends: Friday, 24 October 2014
Half Term: Monday, 27 October 2014 – Friday, 31 October 2014
Term 2
Starts: Monday, 3 November 2014
Ends: Friday, 12 December 2014
Please note: there will be no regular nursery sessions on Thursday, 11 December 2014 and Friday, 12 December 2014 due to the nursery Christmas concerts and parties. More information regarding these dates will follow nearer the time.
The spring term starts on Monday, 5 January 2015.
GENTLE REMINDERS
Please ensure that when waiting to come into the nursery, 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)
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 (Nursery Supervisor).
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 (Nursery Supervisor) 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 to the nursery.
COOKING
Please remember to pay your cooking fee of £6 per year (£2 per term), thank you.
KEY PERSON
The children’s key person 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
Copies of our policies and procedures are available in the lobby.
Information about the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) is available within the nursery prospectus (which is also available in the lobby).
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. Also, please make sure you come to the carpet area as your child waits for you here.
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 (Nursery Supervisor).
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 anytime, please do not hesitate to ask.
Thank you.