Welcome back to the children continuing their Nursery journey, and a very warm welcome to those who are just beginning theirs. We hope you have all had an enjoyable holiday and are ready for a fun-filled term ahead.

In Nursery, we are active learners. Over the autumn term, we will support your child in settling into their new environment and routines while introducing them to new learning opportunities. Your child will have many chances to develop their critical thinking, explore their skills, and engage in active learning. This approach will continue throughout their time in Nursery.

Our Nursery sessions run each morning from 8:45 am to 11:45 am, and each afternoon from 12:30 pm to 3:30 pm. We operate an open-door policy, so please do not hesitate to speak to a member of the Nursery team if you have any questions or messages.

This term is focused on getting to know one another – children, parents, and staff alike.
Our topic for the first half of the term is:
‘Humpty and Friends!’
After the half-term break, we will move on to:
‘Tell Us a Story’.

Through stories and play-based opportunities, we will build relationships and create a strong sense of belonging in the Nursery environment. Children will be supported in developing their language and communication skills in a variety of situations, both informal and structured, through play, games, and group activities indoors and outdoors.

During the first term, we will also encourage your child to become more independent and confident in using the environment around them, such as going to the toilet, putting on their coat, and choosing activities.

As outdoor learning is an important part of our curriculum, we ask that your child brings a suitable coat every day and wellingtons during wet weather. Children will also take part in Wild Tribe sessions later in the term. More information will be shared in the coming weeks.

Over the next few weeks, as we get to know the children, each one will be assigned a Key Worker, and we will let you know who that will be for your child.

If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to speak to us at any time. We are looking forward to a happy and successful year of learning with you and your child.

The Nursery Team