Parents

Key Worker System

When your child joins us, they will be assigned a key worker. This will most likely be the member of staff working with the age group on the day they are in. The key worker will build a special relationship, take prime responsibility and will understand your child's individual needs. 

You will most likely find that the key worker will become your child's best friend! The key worker will let you know at the end of the day what activities they have enjoyed, what they are learning about and any progress they have made. They will be responsible for your child's Learning Journey. This book is a beautiful and touching journal, reminiscing about all their fun, memories and progress throughout their time at nursery using photos, craft and progress notes. Learning Journeys are available to look at on request. Your child's key worker is always available if you have any questions or concerns about your child’s development.

Meals

Suitably qualified staff cook a variety of nutritious and tasty meals from our on-site kitchen, including a two-course lunch. Our menu is located in the lobby, and photocopies are available for parents to take home if they wish. Children attending Nursery before 8.45 am are given the option of toast, a high-fibre cereal, fruit, and milk or water. 

The Nursery provides a light afternoon tea, which is also prepared in our onsite kitchen. Children eat their food together around a table or in highchairs in the main play area. In order to fulfil our commitment to healthy eating, it is necessary to limit the consumption of sweets, chocolate or fizzy drinks on the premises. We therefore ask that parents do not provide their children with such items unless there is a specific dietary requirement to do so. In this case, parents should consult with the Nursery Manager in advance.

Chewing gum, bubble gum, sweets and juice are prohibited for health and safety reasons. 

Water is provided throughout the day, in a beaker that we ask the parents to supply. This means it is accessible at all times and drinks can be taken anywhere in the building and outside. Milk is an option at breakfast and tea time. The children’s water beakers are sterilised every night.

Babies requiring milk and their own food

Parents need to provide food and sterilised bottles for their children if they are not yet on solid foods. The staff room is available if parents wish to breast-feed. 

If you require your Little Ladybird to eat specific foods, these need to be provided in their bag and refrigerated items handed over to staff at the beginning of a session. We will work with parents when weaning children onto solid foods. 

Please can we make you aware that if you wish your child to have bottles during their nursery day, the formula needs to be measured and in a separate pot and not already in the bottle. We can add freshly boiled water from our kettle to make up the correct amount. We can only keep prepared bottles for up to an hour in relation to our food standard policy.

Special Dietary Needs

If a child has any special dietary needs, the Nursery will follow the instructions given by the parents/carers. Children's allergies are clearly displayed in the kitchen area for all staff/volunteers to be aware of.

Collection of Children

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