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Toddler Room

The toddler room caters for 9 children aged 1 to 2 years with 3 key carers (ratio 1:3). The staff in this room provide a stimulating and challenging environment for young children to develop. Skills such as walking and balancing, along with social, language, creative and emotional development are promoted. Lot’s of fun playing in all kinds of messy activities, which develop their tactile and sensory experiences, are also on offer. Particularly for this age group key carers also promote sharing amongst their peers.

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Over Two’s Nursery Rooms

The over two’s are split into two age groups, 2 years to 3 years and 3 to 5 years.

The planning and activities in group two is again from our curriculum document along side SureStart's Birth to Three Matters.

When your child enters pre-school their curriculum is the Foundation stage, which is the curriculum that they continue to follow until the end of the reception year in school. We are also regulated by Ofsted to ensure the foundation stage curriculum is being implemented.

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Group Two

The group two room is registered for 16 children aged 2 to 3 with 4 key carers (ratio 1:4).

The staff aim to provide a structured and stimulating environment for children to develop in. This is where social interaction, self-help skills, early numeracy, language and literacy are continually encouraged. The staff also work closely with parents to ensure that when their child is ready to begin toilet training, the up most care and attention is given to provide each child with the guidance they need.

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Pre-School

The pre-school is registered for up to 14 children aged 3 years to 5 years (ratio 1:8). The staff work closely with parents and other professionals from the early years partnership team to ensure that every opportunity for learning is implemented.

Research has shown that children work well and learn more working in smaller groups, hence the layout of the room into zoned areas. Within these areas children can independently access equipment. Observations are recorded and evaluated to enable us to focus on future activities. Meal times are a social occasion and in the pre-school we encourage the children to serve themselves as part of the preparation in being ready for school.

We have further information on the foundation stage if you require it.

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Outdoor Area

The outdoor area is a secure area which all the children can access, outdoor provision is part of the nursery daily routine and planned curriculum.

Lots of different activities are available, so the area is used as an extension of the curriculum offered inside the nursery.

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Meals and Snacks / Sample Menus

Meal and snack times are a happy and social event where the staff interact with the children to develop their feeding skills and independence. Our menus change weekly.

Typical Baby Menu

(we've included a few main meal examples)

Breakfast
Cereal and Toast / Milk or Juice
Snack
Milk and Rusk
Lunch
Roast Chicken and Vegetables / Spinach and Potato Bake / Turkey Casserole and Rice
Lunch Pudding
Pureed Apple / Mango / Pear
Tea Time
Broccoli and Grated Cheese / Vegetable Puree / Leek and Potato Soup
Tea Time Pudding
Fromage Frais / Poached Pear / Banana


Typical Child Menu

(we've included a few meal examples - we always have a vegetarian option on meat days)

Breakfast
Cereal and Toast / Milk or Juice
Snack
Milk and Biscuits
Lunch
Tuna Pasta Bake / Sheperds Pie with Mixed Vegetables / Mild Chicken Curry and Rice
Lunch Pudding
Fresh Fruit Platter / Pear Upside Down Pudding and Custard / Rice Pudding
Tea Time
Fresh Tomato and Courgette Soup / Tortilla Wrap with Tuna and Cucumber / Toasted Crumpets and Crudites
Tea Time Pudding
Oat Cookies/ Banana Cake / Fresh Fruit Platter

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The Staff

We recruit our staff on the basis of their qualifications, experience and most importantly their ability to provide encouragement, praise and support for every child in our care. All staff are thoroughly vetted to assess their suitability to work with young children.

Bright Futures Day Nursery ensures that all employees undertake induction training to outline the company’s procedures and policies.

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