Dear Parents/carers,
Here we are fully into the summer term and finally, we seem to be having some sunny weather.
Menu
We are going to be re-looking at our menu shortly and would love for you all to give us some ideas of any snacks and or hot meals that your child likes. Obviously, we must consider lots of things – healthy eating, as much ‘home cooked’ as possible and time to prepare along with the numbers we cook for etc.
Any suggestions can be emailed! Thank you to those parents that have already done this.
COVID-19
obviously, we are unsure yet whether all restrictions will be lifted on 21st June. We will still be keeping all our procedures in place until further notice. However, we are looking into the possibility of extending our closing time to 545pm dependent on the need. If childcare until 545pm rather than 530pm would be required by yourself, please email the office.
We will still be keeping each age group apart for now but obviously, there may be times that they will join if the numbers during the day lower significantly.
We will be assessing all risks etc to see if any other procedure needs to be adapted, however many of our new ways are better practice so they will be staying.
As always, any changes will be shared as soon as they happen.
Drop-Off/Collections and Carpark
Can we please remind you, as I am sure you are all aware that our carpark can get very busy at times, and we do have families that walk through so please be careful and drive with caution?
Please make sure that you supervise your child when waiting to be let into the nursery and continue to abide by social distancing.
If your child attends the pre-school then please ensure that you line up by the cones down the side of the path at 9am drop off and 3pm collection only. Please do not gather outside the front door as this blocks the way for other parents.
Use of Facilities
Unfortunately, we will no longer be allowing any children to use our toilet facilities:
- Before the session’s start
- After they have left the nursery for the day (all children use the toilet when they wash hands to go home)
- If they are not attending nursery that day
Unfortunately, we are unable to allow this because it takes a member of staff away from their units and staff ratios.
Dates for the diary:
The last day of term for funding before the summer holidays is Friday 23rd July 2021.
Bank holiday Monday 30th August 2021
Funding will re-commence on Monday 6th September 2021.
As always if there is anything that we can do to help support you all at this time please do not hesitate to ask.
Many thanks
Becci Firth
Nursery Manager