What We Do
We maintain a simple daily routine that the children enjoy which involves a variety of activities such as; play, art, construction, role play, snack time, story time, singing etc.
OUR DAY
As a guideline we ask parents to help us by following this simple routine.
Arrival Time : We ask parents to arrive in time for when the door opens at 9:00 am
Register : The daily morning register is called at 9:30 am
Clothes to wear : Children should wear suitable clothes to be comfortable in, to be able to play indoors and outdoors, and easy enough to go to the toilet unaided.
Fruit : In order to give a healthy snack to the children each morning, we would be grateful if you could provide your child with one piece of fruit each morning to share.
Saying Goodbye : We ask all parents to collect their child promptly at the designated pick up time and to be mind full that School is still in lessons
You are required to pick up your child promptly at the end of your session. Picking up your child late can cause distress for him / her. We do impose a late pick up charge (TBC) for those parents who are regularly late
Please ensure you inform us how you can be contacted during Nursery hours on the registration form if during the day your child becomes unwell and that we need to contact you.
The Nursery telephone number is 01223 311437.
If your child appears to be unwell, please do not bring her/him to Nursery. It is essential that your child is clear of any illness for 24 hours before returning. With a case of diarrhoea and / or vomiting, you need to leave 48 hours after the last time he/she has vomited or suffered with diarrhoea before sending him/her back to nursery.
CURRICULUM
The Newnham Nursery curriculum is based on ‘Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum’ by the ‘Department of Children, Schools and Families’.
Within the group, all the children are supported in learning at their own pace and our key person system enables the staff to ensure a planned curriculum tailored to the needs of each individual child. By means of developmentally appropriate play activities, we offer a curriculum that is challenging and enjoyable across all areas of learning and development which enables children to progress towards early learning goals In addition it highlights the footsteps along which each child progresses towards the ‘Early Learning Goals’.
When planning the term’s activities, the staff take into account the seven areas of children’s learning and development prescribed by the Department of Education, namely:
- Communication and language.
- Physical development.
- Personal, social and emotional development.
- Literacy
- Mathematics.
- Understanding the world.
- Expressive arts and design
We do more than just the curriculum ...
List of Services
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PartiesList Item 1
We enjoy parties at the end of the Autumn & Summer terms; food, games and sometimes an entertainer
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BotanicsList Item 2
We visit the Botanical Gardens in Cambridge in July most years, parents are also invited.
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FestivalsList Item 3
We celebrate most festivals by creating artwork, telling stories and sometimes trying food.
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Visits
We have visits from specialits in our community, this includes police, fire, dentists, teachers, etc
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School
We have access to Newnham Croft School playgrounds and indoor facilities
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Arts & Crafts
We encourage the children draw, paint, make and build, all of which they can take home.
