Age 1 to 5 years ROSEHILL - THE MEADOWS Nursery Schools

THE
MEADOWS Nursery Schools
Home from Home Care and Education
MEADOWS NURSERY
ROSEHILL
THOMAS WALL PAVILLION GREEN LANE SM4 6SL
Age 1 to 5 years
Open 8.00am to 6.00pm Monday to Friday
Flexible hours for working parents
wrapping around the above session times
Every Day a Good Day
For more information or to book a viewing
please telephone 020 8644 3452 or visit
www.meadowsnurseries.co.uk
THE MEADOWS NURSERY SCHOOL
The first steps to independence are often taken when a child starts nursery, these steps and the
early days of separation can have a lasting effect upon your child. It is vital that they are cared for
with the warmth and sensitivity of dedicated nursery staff in a safe and stimulating environment.
We believe a happy, secure and valued child is open to learning.
Our teaching methods have been proven with over thirty years' experience and by applying these
methods we provide an environment in which your child will be offered experiences that inspire,
motivate and challenge them as they develop their skills through play. Our ethos is to help children
develop positive attitudes to learning focussed on their individual needs.
Policies and Procedures
Our qualified and trained staff plan and implement a curriculum that promotes learning in the
following key areas in compliance with the Early Years Framework (EYFS) and our OFSTED registration:
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Prime Areas:
Communication and Language
Physical Development
Personal, Social and
Emotional Development
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Specific Areas:
Mathematics
Literacy
Expressive Arts & Design
Understanding the World
We have developed our policies from the best experiences that we have gained from many years
involvement in pre-school childcare, and by following them your child will have the opportunity to
develop as an individual who will respect and appreciate people in their lives: family, friends and
other adults and children. By developing the talents and interests of your child in a positive way
he/she will be encouraged to develop the necessary social skills and an understanding of the world
around them.
Consistency
All children are allocated a key worker, responsible for the safety, care and education of the
children in their group. Our experience shows that it is in the children’s best interest to attend one
setting and to stay at that setting until they go to school.
Children are accepted into the Nursery from 1 years of age and are divided into three groups:
Buttercups (1-2 years)
Poppies (2-3 years)
Bluebells (3+ years)
KINDERGARTEN: Buttercups and Poppies (1-3 years):
Children learn through play about the social and physical world around them and about themselves. Play is their opportunity for inquiry, problem solving, self-understanding and social interactions.
Following the EYFS Framework and OFSTED the children experience a secure, warm, caring and
stimulating environment for exploring and practicing all the skills necessary for healthy development. Each session at nursery typically includes a mixture of the activities outlined below, which
link back to the Early Years framework:
Art and Craft using wide variety of materials for collage, painting, drawing, junk modelling, three
dimensional craftwork. Cookery, nature study, dance/drama, and gardening e.g. growing vegetables from seed. Free play using books, puzzles, home corner, dressing up, role play, sand/water,
small world and construction equipment, toys that stimulate cognitive development i.e. colour,
shape, manipulative skills, coordination and dexterity.Nature table. Rhythm/movement included in
physical education.Structured group activities, the emphasis being on language development,
logic ordering, sound, colour, tactile, shape and pattern discrimination.
Introduction to early numeracy skills using familiar objects, phonological awareness and understanding of print. Pencil skills using a variety of writing tools appropriate to the age of the child.
Music using a variety of instruments.
PRE-SCHOOL: Bluebells – preparing for school (3+ years):
Learning should be a source of satisfaction and joy. Positive through exploration, opportunity and
encouragement.
Freedom to choose and make decisions for themselves.
This group follows traditional methods in an environment fostering a desire to learn. The emphasis
is on refining and enhancing skills acquired during previous years to embrace the early learning
goals specified for each area of the curriculum. Through our detailed planning and flexible routine
we implement activities that can be fully explored and enjoyed by all children regardless of their
capabilities, needs and requirements.
A healthy diet, fresh air, exercise, rest and play contribute to the child’s physical, emotional and
educational development.
Resources
A warm, friendly environment where children can explore a wide range of appropriate learning
materials, high quality toys and activities inside and outside. Activities are practical, stimulating
and meaningful, with a balance between adult led activities and child initiated.
We also have external visits from local services, e.g. fire, ambulance, police, librarian or the
early years service
Garden
We have a large garden divided into areas making it safe for all to play and experience the great
outdoors e.g. growing vegetables, monitoring wildlife and seasons. The garden is seen as an extension of the learning created indoors, utilised to the maximum.
Break time/Lunch and tea
Mid-morning break is at 10.15 am. Afternoon break is at 2.45 pm. These are both preceeded by
story time. We provide a choice of milk or water and healthy snack of fruit (age appropriate), a
piece of bread and sunflower spread. Lunch is at 12.00, Tea at 4.30pm.If provided by parents,
packed lunch/Tea should be in a container including a cool pack. We offer cooked lunches; menu
samples and prices are available on request.
Enrolment
Please complete and return the enclosed registration/responsibility and standing order forms
attached. Your child will be added to the waiting list and you will be advised a start date.
Car parking
Parents and visitors with cars must park legally and with due consideration to neighbours.
Fees
Fees are charged at the rate shown on the attached registration form and are payable in advance
per calendar month. We reserve the right to levy additional fees for late collection.
We encourage and assist parents as prime educators of their children and work with them in
partnership.
A good working relationship with parents is paramount to the well-being, education and development of your child and we welcome any opportunity to share any skills or knowledge that you may
have with the children and staff. All Children are closely observed and their progress monitored and
recorded. Information on your child’s progress is available at all times, informally on a day-to-day
basis or by appointment with your child’s key worker. We aim to form a relationship where parents
and staff can exchange information easily and comfortably and would ask parents to advise us
immediately of any changes of personal information to the details shown on registration form. We
provide children’s contact books and parents have regular consultation visits.
Community Development
In many cases we are able to offer support and direction with respect to community services,
funding options, training etc. Our thirty years experience includes an in-depth knowledge of
community needs. We see the nursery as a focal point for the community and as a valuable
resource to meet the needs of families e.g. training and social facilities working in many cases with
other agencies including child-minding networks, early years services and Sure Start.
Additional Needs
We welcome children with additional needs and work closely with other agencies to provide the
necessary and appropriate support for all children. Our staff includes a fully trained Special Educational Needs Coordinator and confirms our commitment to full inclusion. Individual Education plans
are based on an observation and assessment within the framework of the foundation stage.
Early Years Funding
There are several funding streams available in childcare costs including Early Years Education
Assistance for 3 and 4 year-olds. Fee Entitlement Funding for eligible 2 year old, Working Families
Tax Credit for working parents, and Early Years Intervention funding.
Please speak to your nursery manager for additional details on the above.Alternatively you can
consult your Local Authority website and the WFTC website:
ww.taxcredits.inlandrevenue.gov.uk, phone: 0845 300 3938.
Before Joining
Before your child joins the nursery we can arrange for a home visit by your child’s key worker and
you are invited to bring your child along for a taster session by arrangement.
NOTE:
Please label your child’s belongings (clothes, bags etc.) and provide soft shoes whilst they are at
nursery. Your child will need a long-sleeved waterproof apron named inside for messy activities. If
necessary please provide sufficient nappies and wipes plus a change of clothing. Also provide a
filled, labelled, sports bottle for each session. We are unable to accept children wearing jewellery
as this may be hazardous (ear studs are acceptable). We operate a Sun-screen policy, which you
will be asked to comply with.
Comforters
Your child is welcome to bring a comforter e.g. favourite bear or dummy.
Quality Systems
As recognition of the quality of care provided our methods are accredited by the Centre for
British Teachers, and London Borough of Sutton. As an organisation we are committed to the
training and development of all our staff and achieved Investor in People status in recogni-tion of
this commitment. We offer a wide range of accredited training courses through our own
organisation Training Places.
Equality and Diversity
We positively value and respect children of all ethnic/racial groups, religions, cultures, linguistic
backgrounds and abilities. Children of both genders are positively encouraged by staff to participate in all activities.
Staff Training
All staff are given the opportunity to attend relevant courses and meetings which will support them
in their development and benefit your child by offering up to date, high quality care and education.
Each member of staff has a training and development plan as part of their Continual Professional
Development program.
MEADOWS NURSERY SCHOOL REGISTRATION FORM
Child‘s Name
________________________________________________ D.O.B.______________
Parent‘s Name
____________________________________________________________________
Address
____________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________
Post Code_________________
____________________________________________________________________
Tel. No.
____________________________________________________________________
Emergency
Contact Nos
____________________________________________________________________
Has your Child been immunised against:
Diphteria
Yes
No
Polio
Yes
No
Whooping Cough
Yes
No
MMR
Yes
No
No
HIB injection
Yes
No
Tetanus
Yes
Your Doctor‘s
Name
____________________________________________________________________
Doctor‘s
Address
____________________________________________________________________
________________________________________
Tel. No.
Post Code_________________
____________________________________________________________________
Please mark the rquired sessions
MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
Morning
Lunch
Afternoon
Fees are £16.80 per session. Additional hours charged at £4.20 per hour. Minimum two sessions
need to be booked. Sessions are booked throughout nursery opening times (51 weeks per year).
Reductions or withdrawal require four weeks notice.
Payment Terms
Payment is made in advance for every calendar month. Time more than five minutes early or late
will be charged as half an hour fee. Payment in accordance with the above will ensure your child’s
place for the following period. Where fees are not paid in advance we reserve the right to deregister a child from nursery.
Acceptance
I accept the terms outlined in the policy document and registration form and herein
authorise staff to administer First Aid, sun cream and medication in line with those policies
and to seek medical attention as necessary:
Date:______________________________
Signed: _________________________________________
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Child’s Name: _______________________________________________________
Date of Birth: _______________________________________________________
Kindly provide the following information where relevant:
Special dietary requirements and allergies:
Any skin or hair care issues:
Any special words that your child uses or responds to, or which have a special meaning:
Your child’s sleep pattern or any particular problem your child has with sleep:
Family member’s names and names used by your child for other family members:
Family Religion plus any religious activities you do not wish your child to participate in:
Ethnicity and Home language:
Health and medical situation and history, including any recent illnesses:
Other:
STANDING ORDER MANDATE
To __________________________________Bank
Address: ____________________________________________________
Bank
Branch Title (not Address)
Sort Code
Please pay
for the
credit of
Beneficiary’s Name
Acc. No.
Places for Children LTD
Amount
the sum of
Reference
Amount in words
£
Date of first payment
Frequency
Date of last payment
commencing
PLEASE CANCEL ALL PREVIOUS STANDING ORDER/
DIRECT DEBIT MANDATES IN FAVOUR OF
UNDER REFERENCE
NUMBER
If there are any special instructions please note below:
Name of Account to be debited
Signature(s)___________________
Sort Code
Account Number
__________________
Date __________________
Banks may decline to accept instructions to charge Standing Orders to certain
types of accoun other than Current Accounts.
NOTE: The Bank will not undertake to:
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b)
c)
d)
e)
make any reference to Value Added Tax or pay a stated sum plus VAT or other
indeterminate element.
advise remitter’s address to beneficiary.
advise beneficiary of inability to pay.
request beneficiary’s banker to advise befeiciary of receipt.
accept instructions to pay as soon after the specified date as there
are funds to meet the payment, if funds not available on the specified date.
Payments may take 3 working days or more to reach beneficiary’s account.
Your branch can give further details.
Meadows Rosehill
Thomas Wall Pavillion
Thomas Wall Park
Green Lane
Morden
SM4 6SL
020-86443452
Ofsted No. EY461151
www.meadowsnurseries.co.uk
Places for Children Ltd.
Company Reg. 0417118
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