Staff News
This month we are sad to announce that Bev from Preschool will be leaving us. Her last day will be Friday 13 March. We are very sorry to see her go and wish her every success in the future.
Bev’s place in the Preschool will be taken by Sammy King. Sammy is a fully qualified early years practitioner and has already joined the Preschool team so that she can get to know all the children before Bev leaves. If Bev is your child’s Key Person, then Sammy will be taking over and she will be introducing herself to you over the course of the next 2 weeks.
We also have a new face in the Toddler Room. Leanne Scott has joined us this week as an early years apprentice. Leanne has a background in dance and we look forward to her contribution to the Toddler Room team.
Finally in this month’s staff news, we are congratulating Helen who has been with the nursery 15 years this month! Helen joined us in March 2000 as a nursery nurse in the Baby Room and has since worked her way up to Deputy Manager and SENCO. Along the way she somehow found time to complete her BA (Hons) in Early Childhood and Youth Studies and gain Early Years Professional Status. Helen is one of the great team members that make our nursery such a wonderful place for children and staff alike.
Parents’ Evening
Parents’ evening is coming up on Thursday 30th April, from 5.00 p.m. to 7.00 p.m. Our parents’ evenings are informal events, and you are invited to call in at any time to chat with your child’s Key Person, have a look around the nursery, and perhaps visit the next room your child will be moving to.
Our theme for this parents’ evening is Mark Making Matters. You will find displays and information around the nursery about the important role children’s early mark making plays in their later literacy development.
Feedback from Training Day
We had a very good training day last month and are happy to tell you that all of the staff have successfully renewed their paediatric first aid training.
Dates for Your Diary
March/April
Friday 13th March – Bev’s last day.
Friday 27th March – last day of term for funded places and OOSC.
Monday 30th to Friday 10th April – holiday club. Booking forms will be
available shortly.
April
Friday 3rd April – closed for Good Friday Bank Holiday
Monday 6th April – closed for Easter Monday Bank Holiday
Monday 13th April – first day of term for OOSC and Free Entitlement sessions.
Thursday 30th April – parents’ evening, 5.00 to 7.00 p.m.
May
Monday 4th May – closed for May Day Bank Holiday.
Friday 22nd May – last day of term for OOSC and Free Entitlement sessions.
Monday 25th May – closed for Spring Bank Holiday.
Tuesday 26th to Friday 29th May – Holiday Club
June
Monday 1st June – first day of term for OOSC and Free Entitlement session.
July
Friday 17th July – last day of term for OOSC and Free Entitlement session.