Areas & Aspects of Learning within Little Strawberries Nursery School
There are seven areas of learning in the curriculum for the foundation stage. Each area includes several aspects of learning. These are listed below and numbered for ease of reference.
Personal, Social & Emotional Development (PSED)
- Making Relationships
- Self confidence and self awareness
- Managing feelings and behaviour
Personal, Social and Emotional development allows the children to explore socialisation skills, we encourage this daily through different activities such as circle time this is promotes the ability to share experiences and exciting adventures. During circle time we also speak about our emotions and how we can express these in a positive way
Communication and Language (CL)
- Listening and attention
- Understanding
- Speaking
Mathematics (M)
- Numbers
- Shape, space and measures
Understanding of the World (UW)
- People and communities
- The world
- Technology
Physical Development (PD)
- Moving and handling
- Health and self care
Physical development comes in all shapes and forms, from rolling around on the floor, cruising, walking and running. This allows children to explore their motor skills and build their muscles. This allows the children to then become independent learners, they are able gain the ability to write their own name by the time they leave for school. We have a variety of equipment to support physical development within nursery and the outdoor area including swings, slides and out own trampoline.
Expressive Arts & Design (EAD)
- Exploring and using media and materials
- Being imaginative
Literacy (L)
- Reading
- Writing
At little Strawberries these are implemented throughout the day.
Nursery Check List
Babies
Nappies – either a daily supply or a pack which we can label and store for you. We will inform you when we need another pack.
Formula Milk – made up in your bottles which we will tag and store in our fridge
A spare set of clothes so we can change baby if they get dirty.
A dummy or comforter, if your baby requires one.
Toddlers
Nappies – either a daily supply or pack which we can label and store for you. We will inform you when we need another pack. If your child is in pants please supply spares in case of accidents.
A spare set of clothes so we can change your child if they get dirty
A dummy or comforter if your child requires one
Toothbrush and toothpaste. We will let you know when they need replacing.
Pre-school
A spare set of clothes
Toothbrush and toothpaste. We will let you know when they need replacing.
All meals and drinks are included in the price of your child’s care. Baby wipes are also included unless you wish to supply your own. During the summer months we will also need sun cream and a sun hat.
Outdoor clothing such as clothes, hats, scarves and gloves are required dependant on the season. This is to assist with out outdoor play activities. A nursery bag will also need to be provided for you to put all your child’s belongings in.
Fees
Nursery Fees
| Jelly Babies (0-2 Years) | Jelly Tots (2-3 Years) | Jelly Beans (3-5 Years) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full Time | £296.50 | £289.50 | £279.50 |
| Full Day | £62.50 | £61.50 | £60.50 |
| Morning (8am – 1pm) | £35.50 | £35.40 | £35.20 |
| Afternoon (1pm – 5:45pm) | £35.50 | £35.40 | £35.20 |
| Extra Hours | £7.50 | £7.40 | £7.30 |
| Lunch | £4.50 | £4.50 | £4.50 |
| Tea | £2.90 | £2.90 | £2.90 |
Full day includes: breakfast, mid morning snack, full cooked lunch and pudding. Mid afternoon snack and a high tea.
AM sessions includes: Breakfast, Mid Morning, Snack and Full Cooked lunch and Pudding.
PM Session includes: Afternoon snack and a high tea.
Terms & Conditions
Application for a Nursery Place
We ask you to complete an application form as soon as possible. We cannot book your child into nursery until this has been completed. The minimum number of sessions recommended for part-time places is 2 per child. This is to provide sufficient continuity.
Confirmation will be requested in writing and a non-refundable deposit of £25 is payable for a part time place and £50 for a full time place. This amount is the deducted from your first monthly invoice.
We ask, if and when possible, for one months notice in writing if you wish to change or cancel any sessions that have already been booked.
Fees
Invoices go out at the end of the month and need to be paid by the 1st of the next month. Any additional bookings will be charged on a weekly basis. Little Strawberries reserves the right to review fees when necessary. All invoices are multiplied by 4.333 as some months are 4 weeks and some are 5 weeks.
Collection of Children from Nursery
If parents are going to be late collecting their child then please telephone as soon as possible so that Little Strawberries can assure there are sufficient staff. We ask that if you require anyone else to collect your child that you please bring a photograph of this person beforehand.
Holidays & Sickness
Little Strawberries closes for all bank holidays and for one week at Christmas. Full time children attending nursery are required to pay a four week retainer during the year that is charged at 50% of normal fees. For any additional holidays full fees are charged. We are afraid the nursery does not offer any retainer for part-time children. When a child is ill no refund will be made, except in extreme circumstances of prolonged illness.
Illness
We ask parents not to send their child to nursery if they are suffering from any infectious disease, including sickness and diarrhoea. Little Strawberries has a realistic attitude to the needs of working parents, but reserves the right to contact parents if their child becomes ill whilst at nursery.
Medicine Consent Forms
If your child is on medication while at nursery, we ask parents to complete our record book. Your signed consent is required before we are able to give your child any medication. If your child has an incident or accident whilst at nursery you will be informed immediately or at the end of the day depending on the nature of the injury.
Walks & Trips
We may take the children for walks in the vicinity of the nursery. Please inform a member of staff if you do not wish for your child to be included in such walks. We will inform you in advance by letter and consent form of any organized trips involving your child.
Belongings & Property
At Little Strawberries we have a large range of toys and equipment and we feel it is not advisable for children to bring toys in from home.
Security blankets and comforts from home are acceptable. We cannot be responsible for any loss or damage to such items. Practical clothing is strongly recommended, even though we do use children’s aprons.
Little Strawberries reserves the right to amend the terms and conditions without prior notice.
Application Form
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | Tuna Pasta Bake & Garlic Bread Ice cream sundae | Homemade Cottage Pie topped with sliced potatoes and served with mixed vegetables Warm homemade brownies | Hearty Sausage Casserole served with sweet potatoes Homemade flapjack and warm custard | Roasted Ham, new potatoes, green beans with parsley sauce Fromage Frais | Fish fingers, smiley faces and spaghetti hoops Jam sponge and custard |
| Week 2 | Mild Chinese chicken curry, fluffy white rice and prawn crackers Choc ices | Traybake omelette with baked beans Fromage Frais | Italian spaghetti bolognaise with garlic bread Fresh fruit cocktail with whipped cream | Sausage, bubble and squeak with thick gravy Angel delight | Homemade burgers, French fries and ketchup Warm rice pudding with jam |
| Week 3 | Toad in the hole with mixed vegetables and gravy Jiggly jelly with double cream | Corned beef hash with baked beans Julia’s cheesecake | Roast Turkey Dinner, stuffing balls and mixed vegetables Homemade jam/ lemon curd tart | Creamy tomato pasta bake with garlic bread Seasonal fruit crumble and custard | Homemade fish pie topped with mashed potato, peas and sweetcorn Fresh fruit cocktail with double cream |
| Week 4 | Macaroni cheese with crispy bacon sprinkles and side salad Eton mess | Beef meatballs and rice Ice cream sundae | Hearty beef stew with warm crusty bread Trifle | Cheese and potato pie with spaghetti hoops Apple plait | Fish cakes, new potatoes and mushy peas Warm waffles and ice cream |
