16/9/2020
Dear Parents
We hope the children are enjoying being back at preschool. We are still adjusting to our new ways of operating and are very aware of the importance of communication between staff and our families. We will ensure that the website stays up-to-date and contains copies of all the recently communicated information:- please visit the news and information tab. Throughout the pandemic we will continue to support families by sharing a mixture of stories and home learning ideas on the website:- visit the home learning tab.
As always if you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact me
George
Dear Parents
We hope the children are enjoying being back at preschool. We are still adjusting to our new ways of operating and are very aware of the importance of communication between staff and our families. We will ensure that the website stays up-to-date and contains copies of all the recently communicated information:- please visit the news and information tab. Throughout the pandemic we will continue to support families by sharing a mixture of stories and home learning ideas on the website:- visit the home learning tab.
As always if you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact me
George
15/9/2020
Dear Parents, it is lovely that we are still able to enjoy some sunny weather. In order to minimise contamination, we ask that all chikldren arrive at preschool wearing once a day sun-cream. Many Thanks for your cooperation.
14/9/2020
We have had a lovely first week welcoming back existing and meeting new families. Thank you everyone for working with us and adapting to the changes we have made during these continuing difficult times.
We want to reassure families that whilst we are having to operate differently at drop off and collection, all staff are still available to talk to.
If we can not come out and chat immediately we will arrange a mutually convenient time and method to ensure that we meet our high levels of communication.
Dear Parents, it is lovely that we are still able to enjoy some sunny weather. In order to minimise contamination, we ask that all chikldren arrive at preschool wearing once a day sun-cream. Many Thanks for your cooperation.
14/9/2020
We have had a lovely first week welcoming back existing and meeting new families. Thank you everyone for working with us and adapting to the changes we have made during these continuing difficult times.
We want to reassure families that whilst we are having to operate differently at drop off and collection, all staff are still available to talk to.
If we can not come out and chat immediately we will arrange a mutually convenient time and method to ensure that we meet our high levels of communication.
Letter dated 6/9/2020
Dear Parents
We are looking forward to welcoming everyone back, We will continue to take advice from the department of education but are hopeful that we will be able to function almost as normal. However there will be a number of changes to be aware of which will be reviewed regularly.
Our setting will close at 3pm due to the increased cleaning of equipment and resources. If your child is booked in until 3.30 they will able to resume this time as soon as is safe to do so.
We will not be operating a single setting policy, in order to try and accommodate our families needs and wishes. However where possible it is advised that you only send your child to one setting. If your child will be attending two settings including a childminder it is essential that you let me know the setting and what days they will be attending
Adults will not be allowed to enter the setting in order to protect staff and other children. Therefore children will need to be dropped off and collected at the entrance of the building. We understand that this may make drop off difficult for some children, but we do need to adhere to guidelines.
Only one adult is permitted to drop off or collect children
Whilst waiting to enter or collect your child please be aware of the current social distancing guidelines. Please leave the grounds as soon as you have dropped off your child in order to avoid congestion.
In order to minimise the amount of time you need to queue outside we have extended our drop off time between 9.15 and will lock the doors to begin a morning routine at 9.30 prompt. We politely ask that you work within these time scales to allow us to be able to focus upon your children.
We ask that you arrive at 12 and 1 promptly as normal.
At the end of the day you are welcome to collect your children anytime between 2.45 and 3 pm, please ring the bell on arrival.
Due to hygiene and cross contamination we ask that children bring both a morning and afternoon snack daily. Please send these in your child’s bag and not in their lunch box.
Please bring bags and coats as normal.
Children will not be allowed to bring toys from home into the setting, in order to minimise cross contamination.
During the day we will encourage the children to follow good hygiene and hand washing.
It has been recommended that children’s clothes are washed daily after attending the setting in order to minimise contamination.
These are unprecedented times and the guidelines are continuously changing. This is all new to us so please be aware that there may be further changes in order to keep both families and staff safe.
In order to protect everyone if your child is unwell please keep them at home. If your child or anyone in your household has a continuous cough, temperature, loss taste and smell you will need to isolate at home for 14 days in line with government guidelines.
Should any child or member of staff test positive we will contact trace and it is possible that the setting may close.
Please also be aware should staffing levels become compromised, this may also result in a short-term closure.
We thank you for your co-operation during these times and very much look forward to welcoming you back to the setting. Should you have any questions and concerns please do not hesitate to contact me.
Term Dates 2020/2021
Autumn 2020
First Day Tuesday 8th September
Half term 26th – 2nd November
First Day Tuesday 3rd November
Last Day Thursday 17th December at 12pm
Spring Term 2021
First Day Wednesday 6th January
Half Term 15th – 19th February
First Day Monday 22nd February
Last Day Thursday 1st April
Summer Term 2021
First Day Tuesday 20th April
Bank Holiday Monday 3rd May
Last Day Friday 28th May
Half Term 31st May – 7th June
First Day Tuesday 8th June
End Term Friday 16th July 12pm
*We try not to make changes to our term dates, but please be aware they are subject to change.
Dear Parents
We are looking forward to welcoming everyone back, We will continue to take advice from the department of education but are hopeful that we will be able to function almost as normal. However there will be a number of changes to be aware of which will be reviewed regularly.
Our setting will close at 3pm due to the increased cleaning of equipment and resources. If your child is booked in until 3.30 they will able to resume this time as soon as is safe to do so.
We will not be operating a single setting policy, in order to try and accommodate our families needs and wishes. However where possible it is advised that you only send your child to one setting. If your child will be attending two settings including a childminder it is essential that you let me know the setting and what days they will be attending
Adults will not be allowed to enter the setting in order to protect staff and other children. Therefore children will need to be dropped off and collected at the entrance of the building. We understand that this may make drop off difficult for some children, but we do need to adhere to guidelines.
Only one adult is permitted to drop off or collect children
Whilst waiting to enter or collect your child please be aware of the current social distancing guidelines. Please leave the grounds as soon as you have dropped off your child in order to avoid congestion.
In order to minimise the amount of time you need to queue outside we have extended our drop off time between 9.15 and will lock the doors to begin a morning routine at 9.30 prompt. We politely ask that you work within these time scales to allow us to be able to focus upon your children.
We ask that you arrive at 12 and 1 promptly as normal.
At the end of the day you are welcome to collect your children anytime between 2.45 and 3 pm, please ring the bell on arrival.
Due to hygiene and cross contamination we ask that children bring both a morning and afternoon snack daily. Please send these in your child’s bag and not in their lunch box.
Please bring bags and coats as normal.
Children will not be allowed to bring toys from home into the setting, in order to minimise cross contamination.
During the day we will encourage the children to follow good hygiene and hand washing.
It has been recommended that children’s clothes are washed daily after attending the setting in order to minimise contamination.
These are unprecedented times and the guidelines are continuously changing. This is all new to us so please be aware that there may be further changes in order to keep both families and staff safe.
In order to protect everyone if your child is unwell please keep them at home. If your child or anyone in your household has a continuous cough, temperature, loss taste and smell you will need to isolate at home for 14 days in line with government guidelines.
Should any child or member of staff test positive we will contact trace and it is possible that the setting may close.
Please also be aware should staffing levels become compromised, this may also result in a short-term closure.
We thank you for your co-operation during these times and very much look forward to welcoming you back to the setting. Should you have any questions and concerns please do not hesitate to contact me.
Term Dates 2020/2021
Autumn 2020
First Day Tuesday 8th September
Half term 26th – 2nd November
First Day Tuesday 3rd November
Last Day Thursday 17th December at 12pm
Spring Term 2021
First Day Wednesday 6th January
Half Term 15th – 19th February
First Day Monday 22nd February
Last Day Thursday 1st April
Summer Term 2021
First Day Tuesday 20th April
Bank Holiday Monday 3rd May
Last Day Friday 28th May
Half Term 31st May – 7th June
First Day Tuesday 8th June
End Term Friday 16th July 12pm
*We try not to make changes to our term dates, but please be aware they are subject to change.