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
For the first few weeks of this term we will be learning about ourselves. We will then plan activities daily in line with the children’s stage of development, learning style and interests.
The colour for this half term will be RED. The colour for next half term will be YELLOW.
We will be learning some letter sounds this year too, starting with phase 1 of learning through phonics.
TERM DATES
Term 1
Start: Friday, 4 September 2015
End: Friday, 23 October 2015
Half Term
Monday, 26 October – Friday, 30 October 2015
Term 2
Start: Monday, 2 November 2015
End: Tuesday, 15 December 2015
Please note, there will be no regular nursery sessions on Monday, 14 and Tuesday, 15 December 2015 due to the nursery Christmas concerts and parties. All children are welcome to attend on these special days. More information regarding these dates will follow nearer the time.
The spring term starts on Monday, 4 January 2016.
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 on to 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 Melvin.
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 Melvin 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, new paper, recyclable materials (boxes, tubes), food colouring, or buttons which you no longer need and could bring in to the nursery.
COOKING:
Please remember to pay your cooking fee of £6 per year (£2 per term), thank you.
KEY PERSON:
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 in due course. The unique story is a valuable document that supports our partnership working with you and by ensuring you engage in this ensures all information is shared by yourselves and by your child’s key person.
POLICIES:
There is a copy of the setting’s policies and procedures available in the lobby and on the website.
Information about the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) is available within the nursery’s prospectus (which is also available in the lobby and on 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. 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 Melvin.
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.