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Early Learning & Childcare
(Nursery Class)

February 2020 Newsletter
Septemer 2019

Despite the recent blustery weather, we have still been enjoying lots of outdoor learning and we are all working hard at putting on our wellies and waterproofs independently. Over the last few weeks the children have been enjoying learning about Scotland. We have also been developing our technology curriculum and designing our own forms of transport and building a nursery go-kart! The children have also been developing their balancing skills during our gymnastics sessions in the gymhall. For information, in line with the terminology of national guidance, the nursery may be referred to as our early learning and childcare provision or ELC.
Vison and Values
Many thanks to parents and carers who have completed our survey on line. Please note the survey link will be live for a further 7 days. It would be very much appreciated if you have not done so already, that parents/carers use the link below to share your thoughts. Thank you.
https://forms.gle/b8EtP1qzDTBihdWx9
Early Learning and Childcare Improvement
In line with our commitment to ensuring our nursery is meeting the required legislative standards appropriate for delivering early learning and childcare, we would draw parents and carers attention to the National Health and Social Care Standards which have been refreshed as at November 2019. As previously advised a copy of these standards are available within the Nursery Foyer. Over the next few months we will continue to raise awareness of these standards, linking
these to our nursery programme and how they impact on our service.
Health and Social Care
Standard 1
“I experience high quality care and support that is right for me”
The Health and Social Care Standards identify 5 Standards under which all aspects of children’s personal, social and emotional wellbeing are addressed, including the cognitive development of our youngest learners. These Standards are underpinned by 5 key principles:
Dignity and respect
Compassion
Be Included
Responsive care and support
Wellbeing
Our Early Learning and Childcare setting endeavours to meet this standard through providing an inclusive and caring environment within which our young learners feel valued, safe and secure. We encourage independence through providing a wide range of opportunities for children to do things for themselves including, changing for outdoor play, choosing activities for the day and selecting their own snack. The children also have individual care plans that include relevant information to support their care and development. Over the next few weeks, staff will be updating care plans. This process will
Dates for your
Diary
Tuesday 25th February and Thursday 27th February, 2020
Stay, Play and Learn (a.m/pm) - Please sign up for a session.
Tuesday 3rd March
6.30 Family Learning event
Thursday 5th March
World Book Day—Dress as your favourite character or in pyjamas
Tuesday 10th March
6.30 Fundraising Committee
7.15 parent Council
Thursday 19th March
Parents’ Evening
Monday 23rd March
9.15 a.m. and 1.15 p.m.Daffodil
Dawdle
Wednesday 25th March
9.30 a.m. 1.30 a.m.Daffodil Tea
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General Information
Signing in/out procedures
Please ensure children are brought into the playroom and signed in. Please record who will be collecting your child on the signing in sheet. Registers will be within the playroom at the beginning of the session and in the foyer at the end of the day. Many thanks.
Drinking Water
Please note that children should only bring water to nursery. Thank you.

Indoor shoes and Change of Clothes
Children should change into their indoor shoes before entering the playroom. Please also ensure your child has a fresh change of clothes in their bag .
Parking — Due to congestion, please note parents are not permitted to park in the car park before 9.00 a.m.
Contact details
Please keep staff up to date in respect of contact details. Please also ensure your email address is up to date.

include meeting with parents, carers and children. Staff will arrange a suitable time and date individually with families.
Parental Engagement
Many thanks to those who came along to the recent meeting of our Parents’ Group held on 4th February, 2020. We would like to thank parents and carers for sharing their ideas so enthusiastically. Items discussed included the possibility of reminder texts for nursery events, responses from our parent survey and pupil leadership within the nursery. Minutes are available within the foyer. The group also discussed how parents and carers can contribute within the nursery and suggestions were made in leading a wide variety of different activities including baking and story telling. Parents wishing to become involved can speak to a member from the Nursery team. More information is available on the Parents’ Notice Board in the foyer.
Hygiene Procedures
Toileting and Changing Policy
In line with the new Health and Social Care Standards, we will be updating our policy in respect of Toileting/Changing. As part of the consultative process, a draft of this policy will be shared with parents and carers before this policy is adopted within the Nursery Policies and Procedures. It is envisaged that this policy will reflect our current practices ensuring that we have taken appropriate cognisance of new and relevant legislation.
If you would like to discuss any items within the newsletter please ask a member of the Nursery Staff.
Best Wishes

Medication
Please note that irregular medications are not administered in nursery. Where a child has a chronic condition or requires medication to support their daily routine, please arrange to meet with Mrs Forbes, Team Leader in order to complete the necessary medical protocols. Please note if you child has been given any medication prior to attending nursery that day please let staff know .