As children reach the age of three, they become eligible for Government Funding for Early Learning and Childcare. We follow the Early Level of Curriculum for Excellence putting great emphasis on children leading their own learning, guided by a strong team of staff who are skilled at interpreting the children’s wishes and needs. Lauren, who recently completed her B.A. in Childhood Practice, leads the team.
At First Nursery we aim to provide the children with the opportunity to learn skills for life, building their resilience and self-esteem through encouraging independence, the taking of responsibility and the building of relationships with other children and the staff team.
The children have the freedom to select from a range of activities such as role play, construction, cooking and baking, arts and crafts, music and singing and sensory and malleable play (water, sand, playdough etc.) Through a system of Floorbook planning, small groups of children will take part in mind mapping and planning their learning. This may involve a focus on a particular topic selected and led by the children.
Staff will always be available to receive information and to pass on information when children arrive at nursery and when they are collected. A white board outside the Tweed Room gives parents daily general news of what has been happening that day, and the member of staff on duty will give verbal feedback to a parent when they collect their child. In addition staff use online Learning Journals to record photographs and experiences in the nursery. These are shared with the children as well as with the parents and carers throughout the year and give the opportunity to record and follow the child’s progress and development at Nursery.
OPTION 1
TERM TIME – 38 WEEKS
Funding for 3 hrs 10 mins per day on 5 days per week
8.50am – 12 noon
Snack 50p per day
No funding on school In-service days or school holidays
OPTION 2
TERM TIME – 38 WEEKS
Funding for 8 hrs per day on two days per week
8.50am – 4.50pm
Snack 50p per day
No funding on school In-service days or school holidays
OPTION 3
YEAR ROUND – 50 WEEKS
Funding for 2hrs 30 mins per day on 5 days per week
8.45am – 11.15am
Snack 50p per day
OPTION 4
YEAR ROUND – 50 WEEKS
Funding for 6 hours per day on any 2 days per week
8.45am – 2.45pm
Snack 50p per day
Lunch £2.50 per day
