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We are delighted to welcome your child to our Nursery
We hope that their time with us will be a happy and successful one.
As parents/carers you are your child’s first educators and the home influence remains
important throughout your child’s schooling. We wish to work with you to make sure your
child has the best possible start in school.
The aim of the Nursery is to nurture the all-round development of each child as an individual,
within a warm, caring, stimulating environment.
In this brochure you will find useful information about the Nursery here at
St. Aloysius. If you need any further information
please do not hesitate to contact us.
Nursery doors will open at 8.45 each day to allow you to stay with your child for a short while.
Nursery doors will close at 9am.
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If your child is unwell and unable to attend Nursery we ask that you ring us and let us know.
If your child has sickness and diarrhoea they need to stay at home until 48 hours after the last
episode, to avoid the rapid spread of germs. If your child is taken ill while at Nursery we will
contact you at home or work. Therefore we need at least two emergency contact numbers for your
child which must be kept up to date.
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Nursery children are invited to wear our new school uniform which is available from J.K Clothing or
the School Office (at a reduced price).
Please provide your child with a spare set of clothes in case of accidents. A bag with your child’s
name on will be provided and this will be kept on their coat peg. Please ensure that all items of
clothing are clearly marked with your child’s name. Can we ask that you provide your child with a
pair of wellington boots to leave in Nursery to enable them to play outdoors in all weathers?
We all want the children to be happy and enjoy their time in Nursery. To create the best conditions for
success, the settling of the child at Nursery should take place gradually, until the child becomes
familiar with the environment and feels secure. Please feel free to spend time with your child in
Nursery until they are settled. We want to make this time as stress free, enjoyable and exciting as
possible.
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Play underpins the delivery of all the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS). Children must have
opportunities to play indoors and outdoors.
Play underpins all development and learning for young children. Most children play spontaneously
and it is through play that they develop intellectually, creatively, physically, socially and emotionally.
Providing well planned experiences based on children’s spontaneous play, both indoors and outdoors
supports young children to learn with enjoyment and challenge.
In playing, children behave in different ways: sometimes their play will be responsive or boisterous,
sometimes they may describe and discuss what they are doing, and sometimes they will be quiet and
reflective as they play.
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Children attending the Nursery follow the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)
Curriculum which is divided into seven interrelated areas of learning and
development. None of these areas are delivered in isolation as they are all equally
important and interdependent upon each other.
The EYFS is based upon on-going observation and assessment of children’s play,
learning and development.
Personal, Social and Emotional Development –
Children are encouraged to be confident and
independent learners able to manage their own
physical and emotional needs, feelings and
behaviour, tell the difference between right and
Wrong and build positive relationships with others.
Communication and Language - Children learn the power
of language as a tool for communication and thinking. They
are encouraged to listen and maintain attention in various
contexts. Children express their feelings and talk about their
experiences.
Physical Development – Learning to control their
bodies and be confident in their movements.
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The four specific areas include essential skills and knowledge for children to participate successfully
in society. They grow out of the prime areas, and provide important contexts for learning.
Mathematics
Children develop their understanding of numbers, counting and calculating, shape and space, pattern
and measurement through a variety of everyday experiences, play, stories, rhymes and games. Being
able to think logically and make connections is an important aspect of this.
Understanding the world
Exploring and finding out about the world around them is very much a daily part of the children’s
experiences at St Aloysius. They also develop their understanding of place and time and learn about
different cultures and beliefs.
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Literacy
Daily experiences involving books, stories, poems and rhymes are planned. Children are encouraged
to recall words they see frequently, such as names, and retell or enact familiar stories. They are
encouraged to make and give meaning to marks using chalks, crayons and paint. Children learn good
early reading and writing skills through games, songs and role play.
Expressive Arts and Design
Children learn to express their feelings and respond to experiences in many different ways such as
painting and drawing, using clay, listening to and making music, or role play. Imaginative play is
central to developing children’s language and social skills.
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We provide a free flow environment for all Nursery children. This means that children can direct their
own learning, following their particular interests. Meticulous planning and preparation, combined
with a deep understanding of how young children learn enables high quality learning to occur. The
environment both inside and outside provides a wealth of space and resources for the children to
enjoy and become responsible, active and motivated learners.
Counting Games Den Building
We have a Secret Garden and a large outside area which are used every day and in most weathers.
They provide opportunities for children to develop physical strength, balance and coordination
through climbing, balancing, riding bikes and scooters, as well as imaginative play on a grand scale.
In short every learning opportunity on offer inside is mirrored and magnified outside.
Exploring Role Play
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Staff closely observe and assess the children whilst they play alongside them. This helps us to
understand your child and best plan experiences that will best meet their learning needs. Our
observations along with photos and samples of the children’s work are recorded in your child’s
Learning Journal.
Each child has their own Learning Journal. It is built up throughout their time at St Aloysius and
makes a full and detailed record of their learning and development. It is for everyone to add to –
families, child minders and, especially, your child. When your child leaves us to start primary school
please share it with your child’s reception teacher as it will help them to get to know your child better
too.
During the day your child will be offered a drink of milk and a piece of fruit. This is free of charge.
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We consider lunch time to be a significant and enjoyable part of our learning day. Your child
will receive a hot lunch catered by an external provider. This will be a nutritious and
balanced meal which will be served by nursery staff in our own designated dining area.
Nursery lunches will cost £2.20 per day which can be paid on a weekly or termly basis.
Please note lunches must be paid for on the first day of the week.
We recognise that from time to time children may need to take prescribed drugs during the day to
treat a condition that is not severe enough to keep them off Nursery or for the treatment of a long term
condition. While there is no legal or contractual duty on staff to administer medicines, nevertheless
we would wish to support our children where we can.
Staff and parents will work together to complete a Health Care Plan for children with chronic
conditions.
We will only administer medicine prescribed by a medical practitioner in their original container as
dispensed by the pharmacist and should include the prescribers instructions for administration.
We will not administer non prescribed medication.
If your child is on antibiotics they are not well. Please keep them at home for 48 hours before
returning to Nursery. Only in exceptional cases will staff administer antibiotics to children in the early
days of the prescribed course.
If your child has chicken pox, measles, conjunctivitis or other childhood illness please let us know.
Some contagious illnesses can be dangerous to particularly vulnerable people, such as pregnant
women, so it is important that we are kept informed and can alert you to local outbreaks. Your health
visitor will advise you how long to keep your child at home in these cases.
We require your signed permission to administer prescribed drugs; these forms can be obtained from
the school office.
Please speak to your child’s teacher about their specific medical needs or allergies.
Sometimes it is necessary for staff to administer First Aid to the children. We have named and
qualified First Aiders and we follow strict guidelines when administering first aid.
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We look forward to meeting your child and hope they have a happy time with
us at St Aloysius. Together we can achieve the very best for your child. We
look forward to working with you.