Nursery
Introduction
We have a wonderful new Nursery provision at All Saints’ as part of our Early Years Foundation Stage that has been designed to be engaging, stimulating and provide challenge for all pupils. As with the rest of our school, we prioritise high-quality early excellence resources that are carefully organised to optimise learning opportunities. We have welcomed our Nursery pupils and families with open arms and are thrilled to provide provision for children from their third birthday.
Our provision incorporates features of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework, proven to facilitate children’s learning best. This includes:
- A well-structured learning environment that stimulates curiosity and encourages independent exploration. Our Nursery unit has opportunities for child-led, adult-led and adult-initiated learning.
- A variety of play areas that are stimulating and promotes curiosity such as: construction; role play; creation; family area; reading area; potion station; sensory areas; digging; water; and many more!
- Highly skilled, experienced staff who prioritise interaction and communication.
- Accessible and inclusive resources that promote collaboration, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- A rich and varied curriculum that is supported within our indoor and outdoor learning environment and a wider outdoor provision to ensure children have frequent opportunities to learn outside of the classroom…come rain or shine!
Miss Dawson & Mrs. Bryant, Early Years Teachers
Mrs. Troy and Mrs. Walker, Teaching Assistants
Session Times
Morning session: 8:45 am – 11:45 am Children can be dropped off at 8:45am at the colourful EYFS gates and will be greeted by a member of the EYFS team.
Lunchtime: if children stay over lunchtime, they will have a school dinner or packed lunch, and play in their own outdoor area, then go back into afternoon session. The cost of lunch is currently £2.85 per meal.
Lunchtime option for pupils who stay for 15 hours: if you’d like your child to stay for lunch after their morning slot, you can collect your child at 12.15. They can choose to bring their own packed lunch or pay for a school dinner for £2.85 per day. There is an additional cost of £2.50 per day.
Afternoon Session: 12:00-3:00 pm Children can be dropped off at 12 noon at the main entrance and will be collected by a member of staff.
30 hours covers 9:00 am- 3:00 pm (including lunch) If needed, parents can pay to drop off and collect their child at the same time as the rest of the school: £1 per day to drop off at 8.45am and £1 per day to collect at 3:15 pm.
Early Years Funding
Government funding for early years providers in England is delivered as follows:
- 15 hours universal entitlement for all three and four-year-olds.
- Extended 30 hours entitlement for three and four-years-olds of eligible working parents.
Please see the links below for further information.
What to Wear / Uniform
We believe that our uniform contributes to the sense of pride felt by all our pupils in the school community that they belong to. We request that all nursery pupils wear our school uniform. Further details can be found on our school uniform page.
Nursery children do not need a PE kit however must have wellies and outdoor clothing with them each Wednesday as they will enjoy the great outdoors as part of ‘Welly Wednesday’! Wellies can remain in school.
We do request that all nursery children have a bag with a spare set of clothes, including underwear, in nursery for any little accidents that may occur.
Wrap Around Care: Breakfast and Tea Time Club
Breakfast Club
Our Breakfast Club is is open daily Monday – Friday (term time only), from 7:45am – 9:00am and includes breakfast and activities. The cost of a session for Nursery children is £5.00 per child. Due to pupil ratios, this cost is reduced once a child begins Reception. If you would like any further information, please do not hesitate to contact us. You can sign up for Breakfast Club via the Arbor app.
Afterschool Club
Our Tea Time Clubs is available to pupils from 3:00pm – 5:00pm daily and includes a drink, small snack and activities. The cost of a session for Nursery children is £6 per child. Due to pupil ratios, this cost is reduced once a child begins Reception. If you would like any further information, please do not hesitate to contact us. You can sign up for Tea Time Club via the Arbor app.
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