The Day Nursery is for children of 3 months to 5 years. It comprises of Ducklings for babies, Caterpillars for toddlers and under three's and Butterflies for the pre-school children. The Ladybird room is open from 9.15 until 12.15 Monday to Friday during school term times only; this will provide families entitled to the government two, three and four year old funded children.
The After School Club (Monkeys) is for children from 4.5 - 11 years. It is open from 8.00am for breakfast club (St Thomas school only) and After school club for those who attend schools within walking distance from 3.00pm- 6.00pm. The Holiday Play Scheme is for any children who attend school full time up to the age of 11 years.
The After School Club (Monkeys) is for children from 4.5 - 11 years. It is open from 8.00am for breakfast club (St Thomas school only) and After school club for those who attend schools within walking distance from 3.00pm- 6.00pm. The Holiday Play Scheme is for any children who attend school full time up to the age of 11 years.
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We were founded originally in 1974 by members if the local Gingerbread group for the children of one-parent families; it now welcomes all families. A voluntary committee of parents from all sections and other interested people manages the organisation. The committee are the trustees of the Organisation, the people entrusted with the overall responsibility for ensuring that all runs smoothly to the aim.
Also prior to starting we require 100 refundable (subject to terms below) Deposit Nursery 40 Out of school club. Please remember that early education funding is available for 3 & 4 year old up to 15 hours per week or stretched to cover 51 weeks of the year. Our preferred method of payment is electronic/direct payment from your bank, followed by cheque and lastly cash.
Our aim for the babies and their parent & carers is initially to help settle into their new environment, forge a bond with key-person and gradually, once child is settled and ready to explore their new environment we will provide a balanced day with a variety of activities suitable for their age and personal development.
Our aim is to provide a warm and caring environment where the children in our care feel confident in taking risks in a safe manner, build up their independence and form relationships with their peers and a key-person from within the room. Caterpillar's room has a team of 6 staff, and occasionally help from students.
Our aim is to provide a warm and welcoming environment where the children are able to feel confident in taking safe risks, expand their knowledge and personal learning experiences. The Butterflies room has team of three main staff; additional staff come in over the lunch period to ensure staff ratios are met, (1 to 8) with occasional help from students and volunteers.
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Jim Cleaver
Aug 29, 2021
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