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K.E.S.Nursery and Crèche

WelcomeInformation pack

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K.E.S Nursery & crèche(Part of Kingstone extended schools)

Dear Parent/carer,We would like to offer you and your child a warm welcome to K.E.S

Nursery. We hope you find all the information you need in this welcome pack. Should you require further information or additional forms please do not hesitate to ask a member of staff. In this pack you can find the following information: Welcome to K.E.S Social activities at K.E.S Service provision and aims of service Nursery structure Nursery Routine When is your child entitled to Nursery Educational Funding (NEF) Children’s individual needs Experiences within the community Other Information in the for the Community Health and wellbeing within the setting Staff structure and qualifications Our mission statement Lists of policies and procedures- Copies of these are set in CD format

along with a copy of our Ofsted report which is included for you. Terms and conditions for service users. We recommend you read these

carefully as you are bound to these once your child’s attendance has commenced.

ALL of our contact information, payment details and OFSTED registration number.

Early years foundation stage long term planning brochureYours faithfully, Kim Langford and everyone at K.E.S

Welcome to K.E.SWe would like to welcome you to our setting, we are really looking forward to get to know your child, to do this we need to be able to find out more about them. If you could please complete a ‘child personal record’ form which needs completing before your child starts with us, this gives us all the information we need to enable the transition for your child into the setting smoothly.

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We have put together this welcome pack, within it there are some forms for the child’s learning journal to start us off with the child’s interests. If you could please complete them it will enable us to put resources out, that interests your child when they first start. If you have any questions regarding the information within this welcome pack please don’t hesitate to ask a member of staff or if there is any information you would like to know, and you feel would be useful for others to know please tell us so we can include it in the future.

What your child may need when coming to K.E.SWhen starting at K.E.S your child may need: - To wear old clothes, as we enjoy lots of messy play and though the

materials we use are supposed to be washable this is not always the case

During the year your child may need a warm coat, wellies and sun hat depending on weather as we try to go out as much as possible.

A set of spare clothes Nappies and wipes (if required) If your child has a soother or comforter they can bring this in to help

them settle Any medication or inhalers that your child may need during the time

they are at K.E.S Lunch box (if your child is not having a hot lunch)(Children are able to bring in toys if they wish but please be aware that other children will play with them and K.E.S is not responsible for any damage or loss.)

Social activities at K.E.S: -KES Childcare are providing a new

opportunity for under 5’s

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Fit Kids

Families can come and join us for climbing,

rolling, jumping and much more. Fun for the children and a chance for parents

to get together and meet new people. Starting 7th June 2016

every Tuesday at 1.00pm – 2.45pmat the golden valley children centre in

Kingstone For more information ring Kim on 01981 251

800 Service ProvisionAt K.E.S. Childcare we offer a quality and caring childcare and education service. Our nursery is open from Monday- Friday, 7.30am to 5.30pm for 51 weeks of the year. We close from Christmas day for one week. We cater for children aged 2-4 year old with a choice of full day or sessional care. We also offer a choice of term time only child care if required. The Main nursery building is registered with OFSTED to provide 20 child places.

We also provide:

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Breakfast, after school, and holiday clubs throughout the year with the exception of Christmas to New Year.

Wrap around services for the preschool (morning cherries) at Kingstone and Thruxton Primary school.

Nursery education grant places- Free nursery education for children over 2 & 3 Years of age for up to 15-30 hours per week

Aims of serviceAt K.E.S Childcare we aim to: Provide good quality and affordable childcare and education that meet the

needs of the local children and parents and the surrounding area. Create an interactive, stimulating and safe environment Provide creative and appropriate play opportunities, and a balanced learning

programme based on the revised Early years foundation stage framework (E.Y.F.S) from September 2012 and was reviewed September 2014. If you would like to know more information about this please ask for a parents guild or you can visit the DfE website

Promote equality of access and opportunity for all children work in partnership with parents and carers Produce and periodically review policies and procedures (which include:

admissions, health and safety, child protection, equal opportunities, confidentiality and children’s behaviour.

Employ qualified and experienced staff members who have a commitment and empathy for the children in our care

Strive to ensure that the nursery is a happy and stress free environment which promotes the self-esteem of each child and helps build their self- confidence.

Nursery structure The nursery building consists of an entrance hall, Children’s toilets, one main playroom, staff toilet and kitchenette. The main playroom is divided into distinct areas for play: Messy play area- for sand, water, painting, craft and malleable play. Exploratory area- for sensory play Role play area Quiet/rest area with a book corner Table top activity area Floor play areaTo the rear of the building, backing onto the Primary school play field, is a small playground and garden area. The garden benefits from a decked area which also has a gazebo. This gives us more access to for space during winter weather and it also provides shelter in the summer months.

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The front garden is continually growing and improving. This gives us good access to a grassed area all year round and the opportunity to support learning about the environment and world around us. All areas are continued to be supported in the gardens and we strive to continue improving our resources for this purpose. The front garden includes: large play house, sand pit, small pond, story circle, mud digging pit, fruit and vegetable growing beds and a variety of plants, shrubs and flowers. We also have the opportunity to use the school fields and grounds and the hall for dance and movement.

Nursery Routine 7:30 – 9:00 am Breakfast and free play activities........................................................................................................................................................ 9.00 Free play (games, creative table) 9:10am Register for whole group 9:20 am Break time whole group 9:45am Using KES 1 & 2 Group work / one to one / Free play / planned activities / Physical play 11:30 am – 12:00 noon Story time (2 & 3 year olds have split story and songs) Caterpillars Group

Butterflies Group (pre-school group)

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................................. 12:00 - 12:30 pm Lunch time....................................................................................................................................................... 12: 30pm– 1:00pm Rest time and free play 1:00pm– 2.00pm Physical play / Free play / planned activities 2:00pm - 2.15pm Story time (2 & 3 year olds have split story and songs) Caterpillars Group

Butterflies Group 2:15pm – 2:30pm Drink Stop 2:30pm – 3:00pm Circle time (whole group) And reflect of the day ........................................................................................................................................................ 3:00 – 3:30 pm Free play and T.V. 3:30 – 4:00 pm Tea time 4:00 – 5:30 pm Free play The children have access to the outside area at all times with staff supervision

When is your child entitled to Nursery Educational Funding (NEF)

Two year old fundingSome children are entitled to two year old educational funding to find out whether your child is eligible for free childcare follow directions below.Go to the www.herefordshire.gov.uk/education-and-learning/early-years-and-childcare/childcare/free-childcare-for-two-year-olds

Then click on “Check your eligibility and apply for funding”. Then follow the directionThree year old fundingAll 3 to 4-year-olds in England can get 570 hours of free early education or childcare per year. This is usually taken as 15 hours each week for 38 weeks of the year. The free provision starts on the term following your child's third

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birthday. It remains in place until the start of their reception year at school. The free hours are available with any approved pre-school, nursery, child-minder or provider that is registered with the council. This can be term time only which is 15 hours a week or stretched over 51 weeks a year which is 11 hours a week.

30 hours free childcareAll 3 to 4-year-olds in England already get 15 hours a week, or 570 hours a year of free early education. If their parents are living and working in England, 3 and 4-year-olds may be entitled to 30 hours free childcare. To qualify, parents must be in work, and each earning at least £115 a week (on average) and not more than £100,000 each per year. An extra 570 hours of free childcare a year, so 1140 hours in total. The 30 hours free childcare will be available from September 2017. Use the Childcare Calculator at www.gov.uk/childcare-calculator to see what offers are available to support you and your family.To find out more about the new and existing offers, and how they can help you, go to the Childcare Choices website today at www.childcarechoices.gov.uk When can you use your NEF At present, you can only use the NEF at KES between 9.00am – 3.00pm This will change the more we hear about how the 30 hours are going to be introduced. We will provide you with more information as we receive it.

Children’s individual needsIndividual needs

We at K.E.S welcome all children into our setting, after the initial settling in period in which we observe the child/ children and consider their holistic wellbeing. The child’s next steps are put into place through observations taken daily and incorporated into our planning. We consult with parents about their child’s development over their time they attend the setting. We arrange two parent weeks over the academic year where you are able to look through your children’s learning journals and discuss any achievements or concerns or both about your child.

At K.E.S during drop off and picking up of your child, you are always able to speak to any member of staff or your child’s key worker about your child’s day or anything else you would like us to know. We aim for you to feel comfortable and able to talk to us whenever you wish.

All our toys and equipment shall be clearly labelled with pictures so they are easily accessed by all the children. How we support additional needs within the setting

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If we have any concerns with the child’s holistic wellbeing we would discuss any concerns with the parent/career. We can then discuss our next steps and with the parent/career consent we would then refer to appropriate agencies or relevant services. Resources/equipment are suitably sourced and put into place to support this area of concern. When a child joins the setting with English as an Additional Language (EAL) resources shall be sourced as it is required. We always respect the parents/careers wishes and would work closely with them to ensure the transition into the setting is not a daunting one.

Experiences within the communityAt KES we aim to go for walks to explore the local area within our community, this includes the local parks, church, post office and a farm. When on our walks we look at the buildings on the way, this includes a doctor’s surgery, different types of houses and the village hall. Ideally we would like to do this once a week in which you will be informed in the news letters, on the planning board and informed in person within the week ( consent is not required each time as signatures and permission is written in the children’s record forms)When a trip is being planned which involves transport i.e. mini bus or coach, permission will be required and booster seats will be requested to bring on that day. The trips that we plan are to help the children explore different environments; this includes going to visit Queenswood to experience the changes of the seasons, Wyevale at Christmas to buy decorations for our Christmas tree, the theatre and DIY centres etc. When plan our trips with great care and consideration for any risks that maybe involved, we keep the child/staff ratio low to ensure the children’s safety. Staff are constantly diligent during trips and this allows for a fun learning experience.

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We should all have an opportunity to

learn

Other Information in the for the CommunityGolden Valley Health Visiting Team-The Golden Valley Health Visiting Team supports families with children Gemma Duggan - Health Visitor Rhianna Boast - Health Visitor Julie Christopher - Nursery Nurse

Bethan Murgatroyd- Nursery Nurse

The Surgery, Peterchurch, Hereford, HR2 0RS Tel: 01981 550 539Family health + well-being; behaviour; weaning; teething; immunisation advie; sleep a safe person to talk to; child development; potty training and sign post you to other agencies.

Doctors Surgeries The Surgery, Peterchurch, Hereford, HR2 0RS - Tel: 01981 550 539The Surgery, Kingstone, Hereford HR2 9HN - Tel: 01981 250215The Surgery Ewyas Harold Herefordshire HR2 0EU - Tel : 01981 240320

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