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WELCOME TO READY STEADY GO
Tel: 01934 513449
Established:2001
Ready Steady Go
Contents • Welcome to Ready Steady Go
• Mission Statement
• Price List
• Application to Join
• Booking Form slip
• The Key Person and their role
• Guidance Pack
• Menu
• Our Daily Routine
• Ofsted Information
Welcome to Ready Steady Go
Thank you for enquiring for a
place at Ready Steady Go.
Please find all the information enclosed in
this guidance pack.
Please do not hesitate to contact us
should you require any further
information. Thank you
Sam Filer & Tara Maher (Directors)
01934 513449
Email: [email protected]
Ready Steady Go
OUR MISSION STATEMENT
HOME FROM HOME
WE TREAT YOUR CHILD AS IF
THERE ARE OUR OWN
Ready Steady Go
Our Mission Statement
We are an all-inclusive and diverse setting. We welcome
you into our “Home from Home” environment where
children receive a balance of teaching, play and care so
they can learn, develop and expand upon their individual
personalities to the best of their ability.
What makes us special is our combination of a nurturing
environment, flexibility and personal attention with a
dedicated commitment to child-centred learning.
They are promoted and encouraged to develop in all the
areas of learning through play, structured activities and
exploration with guidance from the Early Years
Foundation stage, allowing them to meet their full
potential in preparation for their onward transmission to
school and future lives.
We are proud of the relationship we have with our
parents, families, schools and agencies. We have an
“Open door” policy inviting you to approach us at any
time, confidentially or otherwise. We are always here to
help.
September 2018 – August 2019 Price List
Private (Non Funded) Childcare
(Includes all meals, snacks & consumables)
£44.00 8am – 6pm
£27.50 8am -1pm / 1pm-6pm
£41.80 Full Time
Funded Childcare (excludes 0-2yr funding)
50p Consumables Half Day
£1.00 Consumables Full Day
£1.00 Breakfast
£2.50 Cooked Dinner & Desert
£5.00 Breakfast & 2 Cooked meals
Extra Hours of Care (includes meals, snacks & consumables)
£ 5.50 per hour
Late Fee £1.00 per minute after 5 minutes Booking Fee £50
Change of Session Fee: £10 Administration Fee: £5
Ready Steady Go Application to join
Should you wish to book your child into Ready Steady Go, please complete the form
below and hand back to the Nursery staff. Many thanks.
We will contact you nearer the time of your child’s start date but if you would like to
arrange a viewing, please complete the visiting form enclosed. Thank you. We look
forward to meeting you soon.
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Name of child: …………………………………………………..................................................................
Date of birth: …….... /……....../……......
Names and address of parents/carers:
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Address:……………………………………………………………………..................................................………
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Post code: …………………………………......…… Tel no: …………………………….................……
Mobile: …………………………..................................…
I/We would like ………………………………………..............................................................(child’s
name) to start at Ready Steady Go
from:………………………….........................................................(date).
Days, sessions and times that I would like my child to attend: (please circle)
Mon: 8-1 / 1-6 Tues: 8-1 / 1-6 Wed: 8-1 / 1-6 Thurs: 8-1 / 1-6 Fri: 8-1 / 1-6
7.30 am start: Mon Tues Weds Thurs Fri
Parents/Carers signature: .....................................................................................
Date: ........................................................................
BOOKING FEE SLIP
Name of Child: ………………….…………………………..
Parent/Carer Name: ………………………………………
Start Date:…….………………………………………………
£50 Booking Fee payment method:-
Cash / Card / Cheque
We accept card payments over the phone or in person.
Please note this booking fee is to secure your child’s place
and goes towards administration costs.
Date Payment Received…………………………………………
Staff Member ………………………………………………………
Ready Steady Go
Key Persons Role
Every child deserves the best possible start in life and the support that enables them
to fulfil their potential. Good parenting and high quality early learning provide the
foundation children need to make the most of their abilities and talents as they grow
up.
Each child is assigned a key person which is a safe guarding and welfare requirement.
The key person helps to ensure that every child’s learning and development is
tailored to meet their individual needs and supports both child and parent/carer in
becoming familiar with their new setting and surroundings.
The child’s key person will become a familiar face and a significant person mentoring
your child’s progression and achievements and sharing information with you. This
will be done by working in partnership with you and with observations and photo
evidence in your child’s individual learning diary covering all the early years seven
areas of learning as follows:-
Prime Areas of Learning
Personal, Social and Emotional Development
Communication and Language
Physical Development
Specific Areas of Learning
Literacy
Mathematics
Understanding of the world
Expressive arts and design
If you have any questions please feel welcome to speak to the person in charge of your
child’s key person at your setting.
Ready Steady Go
Guidance Pack Entering and leaving the building:
• Children, parent/carers are not permitted to enter the building until
their scheduled time of arrival. • On entering the building, please hang children’s coats up and bring
him/her into the main room.
All children are to be dropped off at the front door (depending which
room your child is in) and must be signed into the building by a
parent/carer. We also have a communication book (child’s diary) for
parents/carers to add any information, if they feel they do not have
chance to speak with a member of the team. Our parent involvement
officer (Lesley) is also available to assist our parents and carers at any
time.
• If you are arranging another person to collect your child, please ensure
they have your child’s correct password and they are carrying some form
of identification; i.e.: Driving license, Passport, etc. They must be over
the age of 18 years.
• When leaving the building, please be aware of the main road. You will be
solely responsible for your child once collected..
Dinner and tea
The Nursery will provide your child with freshly homemade meals for all
private paid sessions for your child. All snacks throughout the day are healthy
and nutritious made by our Ready Steady Go Cook.
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Guidance Pack
Nappy, bag and accessories:
• Your child will need a bag with spare clothing and any appropriate
weather belongings, such as: slippers, wellies, sun cream (P20), coat
etc.… Please ensure all items brought into the setting are clearly
labelled with your child’s name. Thank you.
• Please encourage your child not to bring in any expensive toys or other
equipment from home as some children find it difficult to share their
own toys. Any comforters are welcome, although we cannot accept any
responsibility for any toys etc., if they get lost or broken.
• We supply aprons and t-shirts to protect your child from paint, glue or
any other messy play. However, if you prefer to bring in your own apron,
or old shirt please do so ensuring your child’s name is labelled on it.
Your child will be involved in a number of messy play activities
throughout the day so please do not place them in any expensive or
designer clothing as they may get paint on them. Ready Steady Go
cannot be held responsible for any damaged, ruined or lost
clothing/items.
• We encourage independence at mealtimes, so it is advisable to provide
your child with an old shirt (labelled) so that we can protect their
clothing. These shirts will be returned to you at the end of each session
to be cleaned.
• You can purchase ‘Ready Steady Go’ t-shirts, sweatshirts, rain suits and
aprons should you wish to protect other clothing.
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• If your child is in nappies / pull ups or potty / toilet training, please
provide the following items:
➢ Creams
➢ Wet wipes
➢ Spare clothes
➢ Nappies / pull ups
➢ Bibs
Please ensure all items are clearly labelled with your child’s name.
E.Y.F.S: (Early year’s Foundation Stage):
• At Ready Steady Go we believe that ‘play’ underpins the delivery of the
entire EYFS curriculum. Every child deserves the best possible start and
support in life to fulfil their potential.
• The main aim of EYFS is to help young children achieve all areas of
learning such as: staying safe, being healthy, enjoying and achieving,
making positive contribution and achieving economic well-being.
• The seven areas in which your child will learn, grow and develop are:
➢ Personal, social and emotional
➢ Communication and Language
➢ Physical Development
➢ Literacy
➢ Mathematics
➢ Understanding the world
➢ Expressive Arts and Design
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Guidance Pack
• The EYFS sets standards to enable Ready Steady Go to reflect the rich
and personalised experience that many parents/ carers give their
children at home. We deliver individual learning and development of the
children and give them the best start they deserve. Every child is
supported individually to make progress at their own pace. Children
need to be stretched not pushed beyond their capabilities. This will
enable them to continue their development skills and next steps of
learning through play based activities.
How do you know that your child is learning?
At Ready Steady Go, we will put together a learning diary for your child which
consists of photos of your child and regular observations and targets. This will
give you an idea of how and what your child is learning, how they are
developing, what his/her interests and how we are going to expand and build
on that.
You will have the opportunity to read through your child’s ‘learning diary’ at
any time, or alternatively you can speak with your child’s key person at pick up
or collection time. Furthermore, we have planned ‘parents/ carers’
afternoon/evening meetings to discuss your child’s development and progress.
• What is a ‘key person?’
A key person is a person who acts as a point of contact for you.
A person who helps your child to become familiar with the setting and to
feel confident and safe.
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Guidance Pack
A person who meets the needs of each child in their care and responds
sensitively to their feelings, ideas and behaviour.
A person who takes a careful note of your child’s progress and share
ideas with you.
• Ready Steady Go has a flexible approach that responds quickly to
children’s learning and developmental needs. Children have a choice of a
large range of activities throughout the day which consists of inside and
outside play.
Fees, payments and funding:
When your child starts, you will receive an invoice for your child’s sessions.
Fees must be paid before your child’s attendance either 1 week or 1 month
before to ensure your child’s place.
Please note: If payments are not kept up to date you will jeopardise your
child’s space.
How to pay:
➢ Credit/ Debit card machine- over the phone/ in person
➢ Bank transfers
➢ Childcare Vouchers/Tax Free Childcare
➢ Cash
Bank details- Sort code: 30-99-51/ Account no: 60122460
MENU
Awarded by Environmental
Health November 2018
Ready Steady Go
Healthy food guide
Breastfeeding Friendly
0 TO 6 MONTHS
Breast or formula milk only
Should you wish to introduce solids before six months for
your infant you can either bring in your own first foods or
we will provide pureed vegetable or potato with your
consent.
FROM 6 MONTHS TO 3 YEARS
We offer a four weekly menu, served to your child’s
development needs i.e. Mashed, chopped, finger and whole
foods. Please note that under 1’s will be offered the same
menu, however foods will be altered to avoid the following
ingredients as we do not include this in the infant diet:-
No added Honey, Salt or Sugar.
No Nuts, Low Fat Products, Shark, Swordfish, Marlin or
Shellfish.
The under 1’s menu will include only full fat/formula or
breast milk and eggs with solid white & yolk.
Ready Steady Go
Healthy food guide
Our menu includes the following essential groups of foods:-
Fruit and veg
Bread, rice, potatoes, pasta, starchy foods
Meat, fish, eggs, beans
Dairy products
It is a varied 4 weekly menu accommodating dietary needs,
such as vegetarian, cultural and all known allergies, i.e. dairy,
gluten, wheat and soya, as well as likes and dislikes. Please
add any specific food requirements to your child’s
registration form.
This pack includes examples of the meals we offer. A copy of our full 4 weekly
menu is available upon request.
Our menu has been compiled in line with local health visitors, the NHS Birth to
Five book and Jamie Oliver’s healthy eating in schools.
Ready Steady Go
Breakfast Menu BREAKFAST TIME IS SERVED BETWEEN 8.00 – 8.30AM
EXAMPLES OF BREAKFAST SERVED ARE:
SELECTION OF CEREALS
PORRIDGE/READY BREK
TOAST WITH A CHOICE OF TOPPINGS
CRUMPETS WITH VARIOUS TOPPINGS
BAGELS WITH A SELECTION OF TOPPINGS
Breakfast is served with a choice of fresh milk or fresh
water to drink.
Breakfast will still be available for nursery children if arrive later than 8.30am
Ready Steady Go
Dinner Menu
DINNER IS SERVED AT 12PM & 4.30PM DAILY
EXAMPLES OF COOKED MEALS OFFERED AT BOTH 12PM & 4.30PM ARE:
Main Meals
Roast dinner with roast potatoes, seasonal vegetables with sage & onion
stuffing and gravy
Sausages with mashed potato and a variety of fresh vegetables
Pizzas made by the Pre School children
Sweet Potato and chickpea curry with rice
Chilli Con Carne with rice and tortilla chips
Homemade cottage pie with vegetables
Spaghetti with meatballs
Fresh cod, baby new potatoes served with garden peas
Turkey curry served with rice and nan bread
Tuna Pasta Bake
Deserts
Yoghurt, Syrup sponge and custard, Jelly, Ice Cream cones/ice lollies,
Lemon Sponge, Banana cake, Rice krispie/fairy cakes made by the Pre School
children, Carrot cake.
A selection of freshly made sandwiches/toast/crumpets/wraps/pittas, crisps
and fresh fruit is available on request at tea time as an alternative to a cooked
meal
Fresh water is always available during meal times
Ready Steady Go
Menu – Snack Time
SNACK TIME IS SERVED AT 9.45 – 10.15AM & 2 – 2.30PM
EXAMPLE OF SNACKS SERVED ARE:-
FRESH MELON, PINEAPPLE, SATSUMAS, PEARS, APPLES AND BANANAS
CHEESE, CRACKERS, GRAPES & CHERRY TOMATOES
APPLES AND RAISINS
RICE CAKES WITH VARIOUS TOPPINGS
RED BERRY FRUITS
CARROT, CELERY & CUCUMBER STICKS
HOT CROSS BUNS
CRUMPETS
BAGELS
MUFFINS
TOASTED TEA CAKES
SNACK TIME IS ALWAYS SERVED WITH A CHOICE OF FRESH MILK OR FRESH
WATER TO DRINK.
Ready Steady Go
Our Daily Routine
• 7.30 Early Start
• 8.00 Welcome
• 8.00 – 8.45 Breakfast
• 9.00 Register/Circle/Story/Sing Time
• 9.15 – 11.30 Group Activities
Free Flow
Outside Play/Outings/Trips
Snack Time
• 12.00 – 12.30 Dinner Time
• 12.30 – 1.00 Free Flow / Children’s Choice
• 1.00 Home / Afternoon Session
• 1.10 Register/Circle/Story/Sing Time
• 1.20 – 4.15 Group Activities
Free Flow / Children’s choice
Outside Play/Outings/Trips
Snack Time
• 4.30 – 5.00 Tea Time
• 5.00 – 6.00 Quite Activities / Stories / Home
Ready Steady Go
OFSTED DETAILS
ADDRESS:
Piccadilly Gate
Store Street
Manchester
M1 2WD
TELEPHONE NUMBER:
0300 123 1231
E-MAIL ADDRESS:
Ofsted Reference Number for Pre School & Nursery
EY541629
Ready Steady Go Office telephone number: 01934 513449
Email: [email protected]
Although we’re not their parents,
We care for them each day.
We cuddle sing and read to them,
And watch them as they play.
We see each new accomplishment,
And help them grow and learn.
We understand their language,
And listen with concern.
They come to us for comfort,
And we kiss away their tears.
They proudly show their work to us,
We give the loudest cheers.
We are not their parents,
But our role is just as strong.
We nurture them and keep them safe,
Though maybe not for long.
We know someday the time may come
When we will have to part.
But we know each child we’ve cared for is forever in our hearts.
