Welcome to Nursery's class page!

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Nursery is where most of our children begin their journey and join our school community. We would like to take this opportunity to wish you a warm Plantation Welcome. We are really excited about working with you and your child throughout the year and cannot wait to show you all of the exciting things Nursery will be getting up to.

We are a school committed to the principles of Early Excellence and throughout the Foundation Stage… We believe that children learn best when they are happy and well motivated. We aim to provide a stimulating environment with a rich variety of learning opportunities, both indoors and outdoors. We encourage our children to become active learners- exploring, questioning, and curious about their surroundings.

Our Nursery Team

Miss Dixon, Class Teacher
Mrs McCumiskey, HLTA
Mrs Molyneux, Teaching Assistant
Miss McKnight, Teaching Assistant
Miss Worrall, Teaching Assistant

Outdoors

The children go out in all weathers, all year round, exploring and learning from the four seasons and environmental changes. The children’s interests, along with the natural resources in our woodland, are used to stimulate creative thinking, problem solving and skill development - all in the guise of play. Foundation stage is very practical, with our learning taking place both indoors and outdoors. On your child’s first day, can you please ensure they bring with them:

• Waterproof suit
• Wellies
• Hoodie/Fleece

Please ensure that any items of clothing are labelled clearly with your child's name.

Independence

We encourage our children to be as independent as possible, this includes being able to use zips and fastenings. We will be working towards our children being able to put on their own coats and shoes and with practise they will soon master their waterproofs too! Please support your child at home with these activities.

Ideally, your child also needs to be able to use the toilet independently. However, we do recognise that all children are different and if your child still needs support with toileting, could you please provide a change of clothes (including underwear and socks), clearly labelled in a drawstring bag to be kept in school. If you have any concerns, please do not hesitate to pop in for a chat.

School Uniform and Dress Code

Full details of our expectations for unform can be found here

Snack

Every day children will be offered a healthy snack and also a piece of fruit. Snack money is £40 for the year and is payable in advance via your Arbor account. Please contact the school office if you have any queries regarding snack payment. 

Book bags

Your child will need to bring in their book bag everyday. School book bags can be purchased from myclothing.com From October half term, children will be taking books home to read for pleasure on a weekly basis. More information will follow closer to the time and will be sent over Tapsestry.

Water bottles

Your child will need their own filled water bottle in school each day that is clearly labelled with their name.

Useful links

Tapestry Online Journal

Nursery Places at Plantation

15 Hour Universal Offer Place

Morning sessions 8.30 – 11.30 a.m., Monday to Friday

Afternoon sessions 12.30 – 3.30 p.m., Monday to Friday

30 Hour Extended Childcare Offer Place (for eligible parents)

Monday to Friday

Morning session            8.30 a.m. – 11.30 a.m.

Lunchtime period***       11.30 a.m. – 12.30 p.m.

Afternoon session          12.30 p.m. - 3.30 p.m.

***Parents also have the option to purchase an additional hour each day, 11.30 a.m. – 12.30 p.m., if your child has a 30 Hour Extended Childcare place. This hour is charged at £3.50 per day.

To find out if you’re eligible for help with childcare costs please click here

Please click here to find out more about how to apply.

 Wraparound

Wraparound sessions can be purchased by parents who are not eligible for a 30 hour extended childcare place and will enable your child to stay in Nursery from 8.30 a.m. – 3.30 p.m.

Wraparound sessions are currently £23.50 per day

 If you require any further information regarding our Nursery sessions please contact the main school office on 0151 487 5678.

To apply for a place in our Nursery please click here.