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Welcome to Hollywood Park Nursery School.
This pack aims to provide general information about the Nursery and outlines
some of the facilities available for children and families.
As Parents and Carers, you are your child’s first educators and you provide
important continuity for the child. We believe that by working together,
sharing views, knowledge and experiences we help children and their families to
gain maximum advantage from the facilities on offer.
We aim to provide the best opportunities for your children to learn in a
challenging but secure environment.
We are sure you and your children will enjoy your time with us.
Acting Headteacher: Mrs Catherine Armstrong
Hollywood Park Nursery School
Hardman Street
Chestergate
Stockport
SK3 0BJ
Tel no: 0161 480 3913
0161 476 2341
www.hollywoodpark.stockport.sch.uk
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Hollywood Park Nursery School is located in the centre of Stockport. The Nursery is
surrounded by light industry and businesses. Children attend Hollywood Park Nursery
School from all over Stockport.
The Nursery offers the 15 hour free entitlement places on a part week (3 days) basis or 5
mornings if this is more appropriate.
Hollywood Park Nursery School is designated as a Resourced Nursery provision and as such we
also offer places to children with Special Educational Needs who are referred by the SEN panel.
The Nursery School provides extended provision in the form of Additional Hours: ‘Before and
After School’ and Additional Days, subject to availability.
The Nursery School offers a wide range of facilities throughout the year:
Parent/Carer and Toddler groups
Preparation for Nursery groups
Two Year Old provision
Nature School
Basic Skills & Family Learning courses – when available
Children’s book lending facilities
Story Bags
Range of events
Our staffing at Hollywood Park Nursery School is a combination of teachers and educarers.
ROUTINE OF THE DAY
9.15 am – 9.25 am Children and Parents/Carers welcomed on arrival by Key Person in their base
hall. Registers completed and sent to Office;
9.25 am - 11.00 am Indoor and Outdoor Activities with Key Person and other groups;
11.00 am -11.10 am Tidy Up indoors with the children;
11.10 am -11.20 am Story, Singing and Rhymes;
11.20 am – 11.30 am Bathroom and toileting;
11.30 am – 12.00 pm Lunch;
12.00 pm – 1.55pm Children inside/outdoors Activities; registers completed; Key Person-Group
Activity;
1.55 pm – 2.05 pm Tidy Up Indoors and Outdoors with the children;
2.05 pm – 2.15 pm Story and Rhyme-time;
2.15 pm Home Time;
2.30 pm – 5.30 pm Extended Hours children.
Hollywood Park NS is able to provide Additional
Hours and Additional Days – subject to place
availability
For children who attend the Nursery School
provision we can offer: Additional Hours – before and after nursery school hours
Additional Days
Hollywood Park’s Extended Provision is open during term time only.
Additional Hours and Additional Days Charges We have Additional Hours places available between:
8.00 am and 9.15 am and 2.15 pm and 5.30 pm
The charges are as follows:
Breakfast
8.00 am -
9.15 am
Additional
Day
9.15 am to
2.15 pm
Extended
Hours
2.15 pm -
3.15 pm
Extended
Hours
3.15 pm -
4.15 pm
Extended
Hours
4.15 pm -
5.30 pm
Daily
£5.00
£25.00
£5.00
£5.00
£5.00
ALL CHARGES NEED TO BE PAID FOR IN ADVANCE
Hollywood Park Nursery School
Additional Provision
THE EARLY YEARS FOUNDATION STAGE (EYFS)
At Hollywood Park Nursery School, we aim to provide a broad, balanced and
differentiated curriculum which follows the Early Years Foundation Stage Framework
(Revised 2012).
The EYFS sets standards for learning, development and care for children from birth to
five. The four themes and principles which should shape practice are:
- A Unique Child
- Positive Relationships
- Enabling Environment
- Learning and Development
THE AREAS OF LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT
There are seven areas of learning and development that must shape educational
programmes in Early Years settings. Three are Prime Areas and four are Specific Areas:
The 3 Prime Areas are:
Personal, Social and Emotional development;
Communication and Language;
Physical Development;
The 4 Specific Areas are:
Literacy;
Mathematics;
Understanding the World;
Expressive Arts and Design
For more information on the EYFS go to:
www.foundationyears.org.uk or
www.education.gov.uk/publications/standard/AllPublications/Page1/DFE-00023-2012
THE COMPETENT LEARNER
At Hollywood Park NS we recognise that every child is a competent learner from birth
and that young children develop and learn in different ways and at different rates. Each
child is unique; with unique needs and interests.
Building positive relationships is crucial to children becoming strong and independent and
for this reason each child is allocated to a ‘Key Person’ who is responsible for supporting
their learning and development.
The ‘Key Person’ is responsible for ensuring each child’s individual profile and Learning
Journey is completed to show the child is progressing. THE IMPORTANCE OF PLAY
High quality play, both indoors and outdoors underpins all development and learning for
young children. Although most children play spontaneously, some children may need
adult support to develop play skills.
Through play, in a secure and challenging environment and with effective adult support,
children can:
Explore, develop and represent learning experiences
that help them make sense of the world;
Practice and build up ideas, concepts and skills;
Learn how to understand the need for rules;
Take risks and make mistakes;
Think creatively and imaginatively;
Communicate with others as they investigate or
solve problems.
PLANNING FOR LEARNING
Children have a natural curiosity; a need to explore, communicate, create, investigate
and learn. They learn best when they are following their own interests and the adults
around them respond sensitively to these interests.
At Hollywood Park NS, the children are central to the planning process. We
continually observe the children in their play and use these observations to plan their
‘next steps and opportunities’.
You, as Parents and Carers, are your children’s first teachers and we want to include
you in this planning process. Each term your child will focus child and a form will be
sent home for you to tell us if there are important events happening in your child’s life
such as birthdays, holidays.
This means that all staff observe the ‘focus’ children over the week so that evidence
can be built up of their interests and the activities they like to do at Nursery. All of
this information is included in your child’s Learning Journey and is a unique reflection
of your child’s interests, progress and development during his/her time in the
Nursery.
At Hollywood Park NS, we provide experiences/activities which follow the child’s
interests, stimulate and structure learning and bring about progression appropriate to
each child’s needs and abilities. Our planning is a continuous cycle and is constantly
under review.
Discussion takes place with the whole nursery team. Weekly forecasts are made which
consider a review of the past week, the interests of the children as well as any
identified future needs of the children individually or as a group. A short daily review
may alter some of the weekly planning as necessary to cater for children’s immediate
needs and interests.
It is the responsibility of the teachers to collate the plans to ensure a balance of
provision.
Although the children’s interests are uppermost in our planning process, we also
include experiences/activities related to the seasons, relevant celebrations and
festivals, life cycles, visitors and visits.
The children also spend time each day with their ‘Key Person’ group. This group time
focuses on developing more specific skills, concepts and knowledge.
PARENTS AS PARTNERS
Hollywood Park Nursery School welcomes involvement from Parents/Carers and we
aim to make the atmosphere inviting. We encourage a two way exchange of
information passed on a daily basis. We would welcome any observations or points of
view that Parents/Carers wish to put forward.
There are Parent/Carers notice boards in various places throughout the
nursery.
We keep you informed of forth coming events and activities by newsletters
and posters.
A comfortable Community room is available for you to use.
On occasions you will be invited to special events such as fund raising, concerts and
open days. Your support on these occasions is always appreciated.
Each child’s achievements are recorded in their Learning Journey and throughout the
year we will invite you to discuss your child’s progress with their ‘Key Person’. To
ensure progress we assess children on entry and again when they leave.
A personal reflection on each child’s time in the Nursery is written by their ‘Key
Person’ and sent to the relevant Primary School when they leave.
We are always available to meet with you at the beginning and end of the day but if
you want to speak with a specific person, where possible, it is better to make an
appointment.
Parents/Carers have representation on the Governing Body which meets once a term.
SETTLING IN PROCESS
Every child is different and the settling in process is personal to that child. We
endeavour to settle the children as quickly as possible, during the first two weeks
of your child’s time at Hollywood Park NS. We have a gradual settling in process,
which is to enable your child to familiarise themselves with the staff and the
building. It also gives you time to speak to staff and fill in relevant forms to give
us the information we need.
You are expected to stay with your child for at least the first two sessions. We have a
Community room where you can make yourself a drink and be on the premises but away
from your child. There are no hard and fast rules after the first two days as each child
settles in at a different rate.
Throughout the gradual admission procedure we will be working closely with you to
ensure a happy start to your child’s nursery life.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT ARRIVAL & DEPARTURE
We can be flexible in children’s starting time but it is very important that you arrive at
Nursery before 9.30 am at the very latest.
Please do not arrive at Nursery before 9.15 am in the morning or before your child’s
finishing time of 2.15 pm as this can be disruptive to the session.
If someone other than yourself is picking up your child, please ensure that you have
informed a member of staff. Children need to be brought to, and collected from
Nursery by an adult; that is someone over of 16 years of age.
NURSERY FUND
Our Nursery Fund is a voluntary contribution. We rely very heavily on
Parents/Carers’ generosity to help finance many things in the Nursery School
which would otherwise not be possible.
All expenditure from the Nursery Fund is for the benefit of the Nursery School or in
respect of an activity as required by the 1988 Education Reform Act.
The many things we use funds for include the following:
Photographs for children’s Learning Journey books
Home loan books
Developing various areas within the Nursery eg: garden
Children’s celebrations
Curriculum areas
We are very grateful for any such contributions and will let you know from time to time
how the money has been spent.
We would suggest £1.00 per week for a voluntary contribution but there is no obligation
and no pupil will be treated differently if Parents/Carers choose not to do so.
The Nursery School has a ‘Charging Policy’ and you will be asked to sign that you have
read it.
BOOK LENDING LIBRARY
We have a Library area for children to borrow books to share at home. The children visit
the Library to choose books with their parents on arrival at Nursery. We hope that you
will make use of this facility as a child who enjoys looking at and sharing books will be
much more enthusiastic about reading.
TOYS
Although we appreciate that children may need the security of bringing a favourite toy
during the settling in process, we would ask that children are encouraged to leave their
toys at home as soon as possible. Toys sometimes get lost or damaged and children
therefore find this upsetting.
CLOTHING
It is important that children wear comfortable, easily manageable clothing to Nursery.
We encourage children to become increasingly independent and it is therefore a great
asset if they are able to manage their own clothes when they go to the toilet and put their
coat on to go outside.
Although children wear aprons when involved in creative activities there is always the possibility of
getting paint or clay on clothing. Therefore please do not send children to the Nursery in ‘special
clothes’.
We do hope that children will wear our Hollywood Park NS uniform.
Clothing should be clearly marked with your child’s name as this avoids loss and confusion.
Shoes: As children are encouraged to spend a great deal of time involved in outdoor
activities it is important that they wear comfortable and sensible shoes, preferably with a
non slip sole and a Velcro fastening. This will enable them to ride the tricycles, climb and
run safely without slipping. Again, children should not come to nursery in their ‘best’
shoes.
Jewellery is not allowed because of the possibility of accidents particularly with
necklaces, bracelets and hooped earrings. (Studs can be worn in pierced ears) We can
accept no responsibility for loss or damage in relation to jewellery, clothes or shoes.
DIETARY REQUIREMENTS
All children are offered a third pint of milk each day and a drink of water is always
available. We do ask that children do not bring snacks such as crisps and sweets to the
Nursery.
From September 2014, the Nursery has no longer been able to provide cooked lunches for
children. All children will need to bring a healthy packed lunch.
If you think your child may be entitled to free meals please see the Administration Manager for a
form. A requirement for free meals is that you are receiving ‘Income Support’ or ‘Job Seekers
Allowance – Income Based’. The Nursery will provide a packed lunch for those children who are
entitled to free school meals.
PAYMENTS FOR ADDITIONAL PROVISION
All payments for Additional Provision: Additional Hours: ‘Before and After School Care’ and/or
Additional Days should be placed in a named envelope and you will be given a receipt for this
money.
** PLEASE NOTE ** All monies MUST be paid in advance.
MEDICINES
The Nursery should be informed if your child has an on-going medical condition such as asthma.
Once your child is admitted to the Nursery, you will be asked to complete an Individual Healthcare
Plan for your child.
Medicine for certain medical conditions, such as asthma, can be administered in Nursery providing
you complete a ‘Consent Form for Medication’ and clearly label the medicine with your child’s name
and the dosage required.
All medication MUST be handed over to a member of staff to be stored securely. A record is kpt
of the medicine given.
Antibiotics should be given at home and your child well recovered before returning to
school. Further information is available in the Nursery ‘Medical Conditions in Schools Policy’ and ‘Policy for
the Administration of Medication’.
PARKING
As with many schools, the parking of cars at Hollywood Park CNC is an issue. We would
ask you not to park in the staff car park but to park on the road.
It is important to remember that it is an offence to stop on a school entrance clearway and any
person found committing this offence can be dealt with by way of a non-endorseable fixed penalty
ticket under the provision of the Traffic Act. This also includes parking on limited and no waiting
lines; ie single and double yellow lines.
The safety of our children is of paramount importance and is our major concern but we would not
wish to see any of our parents receiving parking tickets.
Dear Parents,
Medical Conditions in Schools Policy
As part of our Medical Conditions in Schools policy, we are required to keep up to date
information about individual children’s medical conditions. If your child has a complex health
need, for example: diabetes, anaphylaxis, severe asthma that has required a hospital admission
within the last 12 months or epilepsy with rescue medication then the school needs to be informed
and an Individual Health Plan will need to be completed to record important details about the
condition, triggers, signs, symptoms, medication and other treatments.
Please complete the form below so that we can update our records and send out Individual
Health Plans for completion, if required.
I would also like to take this opportunity to stress that the school can only administer medication
for long term conditions such as asthma and we can only do so if a Medication Permission Form
has been completed and signed to authorise administration of the medication and specify the
exact dosage and times for the medication to be taken. All medication brought into nursery
should be in the original box/packaging which states the dosage and should be clearly marked
with your child’s name.
We regret that we cannot administer antibiotics.
** Please note **
ALL MEDICATION MUST BE HANDED OVER TO THE OFFICE STAFF AND MUST NOT, IN ANY
CIRCUMSTANCES, BE LEFT IN CHILDREN’S BAGS ON THEIR PEGS.
Yours sincerely,
Catherine Armstrong
Acting Headteacher
Acting Headteacher: Mrs Catherine Armstrong
Hollywood Park Nursery School,
Hardman Street,
Chestergate,
Stockport
SK3 0BJ
Tel no: 0161 480 3913
0161 476 2341
www.hollywoodpark.stockport.sch.uk
Medical Conditions in Schools Policy
(Please complete and return to Nursery, even if your child does not have a medical condition)
Name of Child______________________________________________________________________
Nursery Room______________________________________________________________________
Parents/Carers Names________________________________________________________________
Does your child have a medical condition which we should be aware of?
YES NO
If YES, please give further details below:
Medical condition___________________________________________________________________
Medication taken____________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
Is medication required in nursery?______________________________________________________
Have you completed a Medication Permission Form_______________________________________
Has your child required hospital admission within the last 12 months due to their medical
condition?
YES NO
If YES, have you completed an Individual Health Plan?
YES NO
Thank you for your time in completing this ‘Medical Conditions in Schools’
BEHAVIOUR MANAGEMENT
We aim to promote good behaviour by the staff acting consistently towards the children
and taking into consideration individual children’s needs and levels of development. There are certain expectations, determined by safety factors, that children are encouraged to
understand. We expect children to behave with respect for others and the environment and to
respond to instructions appropriately.
Positive behaviour is praised and the children’s efforts are recognised by staff.
If children behave negatively then it is explained to them why such behaviour is inappropriate and
it may be necessary to remove them, for a few minutes, from a situation which is dangerous,
unkind or disruptive to others.
If you would like further information, please ask to see a copy of the Nursery ‘Behaviour
Management’ Policy.
ILLNESS
If your child is ill it is important that you inform us. Parents/Carers are required to keep
their child at home if they have an infectious illness or condition, for example,
conjunctivitis, chicken pox etc.
The Consultant in Communicable Disease Control and the Health Protection Agency issues every
school with guidelines, so please contact us if in doubt.
Any child suffering from diarrhoea or vomiting should be kept at home until they have been
symptom free for 48 hours.
If your child is taken ill whilst at the Nursery every effort will be made to contact you.
SPECIAL EDUCATIONAL NEEDS
Hollywood Park Nursery School is designated as a Resourced Nursery for children
who have Special Educational Needs and for these children we have an extra
allocation of staff. Children may therefore be admitted to the Nursery School who
have already been identified as having Special Educational Needs. We see the
inclusion of children with Special Educational Needs as an important part of our
provision, as we view it as a positive learning experience for all children.
Special Educational Needs may include behaviour difficulties, learning difficulties, speech
and language problems, medical problems and physical disabilities as well as exceptionally
able children.
At Hollywood Park NS we acknowledge the importance of early identification and recognition
of a child’s specific needs in order that a structured programme of support can be
implemented. Staff have a key role to play in the early identification of children with a
range of difficulties and we follow the staged procedure according to the Special Education
Needs Code of Practice.
We liaise on a regular basis with outside agencies such as Speech Therapists, Occupational
Therapists, Physiotherapists, Educational Psychologist, Social Workers and Health Visitors.
The Headteacher, Special Educational Needs Co-ordinator and staff work as a team to
ensure maximum support. Parents/Carers are encouraged to work in partnership and take an
active role in the child’s individual educational programme.
For further information, please ask to see a copy of the ‘Special Educational Needs’
Policy.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES
Young children learn at a very early age the difference of race, gender, physical
abilities, family structures, life styles and experiences. It is our intention that
children recognise that these differences are good and that they develop a positive
self identity and respect for others.
Further information is available in the Nursery School’s ‘Equality and Diversity’
Policy.
SAFEGUARDING AND CHILD PROTECTION
At Hollywood Park NS we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the
welfare of all children, in line with the duty placed on us by section 175 of the
Education Act 2002.
We follow the policies and procedures generated by Stockport’s Local
Safeguarding Children Board.
We strongly believe that all children have the right to feel safe and to be
protected from physical, sexual or emotional abuse or neglect. Schools have an
important part to play in the detection and prevention of child abuse.
At our Nursery School, Safeguarding encompasses child protection, safer recruitment,
managing allegations against members of staff as well our approach to the Team Around
the Child (TAC) process. It is also supported by our approach to behaviour management,
our response to managing bullying, our response to care and control, our response to
children who are absent from school, our response to the use of technology in school and
our health and safety procedures. These are documented in separate policies.
Throughout our work we have a clear commitment to supporting families. We aim to work
well in partnership with Parents/Carers and any other appropriate agencies to promote the
welfare of our children.
If we are concerned that a child may be at risk from significant harm (abuse) or is being
abused, the Nursery School is required to refer its concerns onto Social Care and the
police if necessary. In some circumstances this may happen without the consent or
knowledge of Parents/Carers.
The Nursery School also has a responsibility to act upon other concerns that they
may have about a child’s welfare in circumstances where there are no suspicions of
child abuse. Examples of this may be when a child is demonstrating inappropriate
behaviour, is involved in bullying, is failing to come to school or where difficulties
at home are having an effect upon the child’s wellbeing. However this list is by no
means exhaustive.
The Nursery School’s ‘Safeguarding Children’ Policy is available should you require
more information.