Dear Parents,

Welcome to The Stables Nursery.

We hope that the time your child spends with us will be both happy and beneficial.

The Nursery is managed by Susan Mann and Avis Richardson (owners) who have 28 years experience of looking after children. The Nursery employs a large team of qualified Nursery Nurses plus full time and part time assistants.

The Stables Nursery is a private Nursery under the supervision of Ofsted. We have regular inspections and details can be obtained from the local library.

We care for children of three months to school age, including special needs children, and we endeavour to create a warm, secure and bright environment where, through play and creative activities, children will grow in confidence and develop to their greatest potential, but more importantly, be happy!

We folow the "birth - three matters" guidelines

The Stables Nursery is situated on Galleywood Common offering ample opportunity for the children to learn about wildlife and all aspects of the countryside. During the spring and summer months we will take advantage of our beautiful surroundings and use the common for nature walks and picnics.

There is a hard based area where children can have bikes, dolls prams, push cars and sand pit and water play. There is a secure fenced garden area with mature trees in which children can play and explore. Our under 2's have their own separate garden to enable them to play safely away from the energetic activities of the older children.

To meet standard 3 of the National Standards as required by Ofsted, we at The Stables Nursery offer excellent opportunities to promote the Foundation stage and we hope the following information will be of interest to you.

Our role at The Stables Nursery is firstly, to make our children feel secure, valued, confident and develop a sense of achievement through learning which is pleasurable and rewarding.

We have a close liaison with parents and we hope that parents feel free to see us whenever a problem arises.

We encourage our children to participate in a wide range of activities which take due account of their physical, intellectual, emotional and sociable abilities.

We encourage our children to think and talk about their learning and develop self-control, independence and care for each other. Children's progress is assessed and observed through frequent observation and monthly reports are issued to the parents.

Early indentification of particular needs in a child leads to appropriate action being taken.

We have links with our local 'feeder' school and our staff exchange visits from time to time.

The environment in which our children learn has adequate space, facilities and equipment and is always organised with regard to Health and Safety.

We are inspected by Ofsted and qualify for our parents to receive a grant termly for all 3 and 4 year olds.

The foundation stage promotes the following areas of development:-

Personal and Social Development
Children learning how to work, play and co-operate with others, including the development of personal values and an understanding of self and others.

Language and Literacy
This focuses on children developing competence in talking and listening and in becoming readers and writers.

Mathematics
The understanding and foundation for Numeracy. We focus on achievement through practical activities and on using and understanding language in the development of simple mathematical ideas.

Knowledge and Understanding of the World
Children developing knowledge and understanding of their environment, other people and features of the natural and made world. These encourage later learning in History, Geography, Science and Technology.

Physical Development
Our children learn to develop physical control, mobility, awareness of space, manipulative skills, indoors and outdoors.

Creativity
The development of imagination and ability to express ideas and feelings in creative ways. This is also linked to literacy and children's physical development.

Parents are always welcome to come into the Nursery and contribute from their own expertise and culture.

We believe that at The Stables Nursery we offer well balanced care, love and education for all the children.

We pride ourselves on the standards set at the Nursery, continually updating our staff training. Our staff are dedicated and reliable. This includes our qualified Infant Teacher and Music Teacher.

If any more information about our setting or a copy of our Ofsted report is required, please do not hesitate to see us

Best wishes

Susan Mann and Avis Richardson
Principals

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To help and encourage the children in social skills eg dressing and undressing, toilet training, table manners, sharing, concern for others, helping to prepare snacks and tea, simple cooking, care of animals. Also to provide fun and interest through constructive and educational activities eg sand and water play, art work, clay and play dough, puzzles, stories, interest tables, supervised nature walks and picnics.

We have a structured part of the day with the older children where we share news, work on projects etc. together, aiming to provide activities and play opportunities to develop their emotional, physical, social and intellectual capabilities.

We have a qualified Music Teacher who visits twice weekly to encourage the enjoyment of music and movement. Various simple instruments are also used.

We also employ a qualified Infant Teacher who attends twice weekly for our 3s and over. She teaches a reading scheme called letterland and also encourages pencil control and basic number work. They learn to write their name and are well prepared for the transition to Infant School.

We have an extra curriculum activity where a qualified Dance Teacher attends 3 times weekly to give Ballet and Musical Movement lessons. French lessons are also available as an extra curriculum from Club Francaise.

We have a large play room called The Noddy Room, where during wet and cold weather the children can let off stream in the play bus and ball pond.

We have two specialised Baby Units equipped with cots and high chairs offering a homely and loving environment where the babies can feel secure and happy. There will be a daily report sheet for our under 2s and a monthly report for the older children.

A copy of our Policy Document is available for each parent if required.

The Nursery provides all milk formulas, food, bottles, creams etc but nappies must be supplied by Parents. Organic food is not supplied.

Breakfast will be provided for the early starters, this consists of cereals, toast etc. (please inform member of staff if this is require).

Mid-morning Snack consists of milk or juice, biscuits, cheese etc.

Lunch is cooked on the premises by our qualified kitchen staff where we provide a varied diet. We also cater for Vegetarians and children with allergies.
This is an important time for both staff and children and an opportunity to encourage good table manners.
Should the childen require a nap, mattresses and blankets are available.

Mid-afternoon Tea consists of bread and butter with various spreads, homemade cake and fresh fruit or hot snacks in the winter months.

We do want our children to feel at home. If your child has a special toy or comforter, please send it.

SPLISH SPLASH SPLOSH CLUB with all types of messy art work and crafts.

This will take place on a Monday and Thursday from 9.15 till 10.00 a.m and 10.15 till 11.00 a.m. £5 Per session for babies and children aged 1 year to 4 years.

Mummy and Daddy or Carer join in too
No tidying up afterwards!!!

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Morning sessions can begin at any time from 8.00am to suit yourselves ending at 12.00pm or 1.00pm if your child is joining us for lunch.

A 7:30 start can be arranged for 5 Pound extra each day.

Afternoon Sessions begin at 1.00pm until 6.00pm or, again, when it suits you

PLEASE COLLECT YOUR CHILD PROMPTLY AT 1.00pm IF THEY ARE NOT STAYING FOR THE AFTERNOON SESSION

If your child is with us for more than half a day but less than a whole day eg 8.00am till 3.00pm a full day's fee will be charged. We now have an early start at the Stables from 7.30 onwards by arrangement.

Fees cannot be refunded for normal sickness or holidays.

Fees are payable one month in advance and will be invoiced.

One month's notice or equivalent fee is required should you wish to remove your child from the Nursery.

A registration fee of £10.00 is payable with your enrolement form and this will be deducted from the total fees. If for any reason you withdraw your registration, the deposit is not refundable.

When a place is confirmed, a refundable deposit of £50.00 is required. This does not guarantee a place unless written confirmation is received from us.

REGISTRATION DOES NOT GUARANTEE A PLACE.

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CLOTHES

Please send your child in clothes that do not matter. We have a good supply of 'spares' so that in the event of a child needing a change, we are well prepared. We do however find that some children become upset when changed into unfamiliar clothes. If you feel that your child is likely to experience distress of this nature, then perhaps a spare set of clothes left with us is the answer.

Would you please send a pair of Wellington boots with your child, as wee are certain that we will find puddles to splash in on our walks. We sell our own range of Sweat Shirts and Tee Shirts which can be ordered from the Office if you are interested. They do save the wear and tear on home clothes and also makes it easy to know what to dress your child in each day.

If your child is not yet toilet trained would you please provide your own supply of disposable nappies.

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SECURITY

If someone other than yourself (parent/guardian) or authorised person is collecting your child, please inform a member of staff in charge of your child. The children's safety is our main concern so your full co-operation is requested in this matter.

Each child has its own Password, chosen at your discretion as an extra security measure.

Please not a non-smoking policy applies throughout the Nursery.

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