Healthy Message
Mr Tumble says : "We all need time to rest"
Safety Message
Safety Message
Mr Tumble says: "Always wear your Seatbelt in the car"
Thursday 25 February 2016
Monday 22 February 2016
'Talking Table'
‘Talking Table’ resulted from work carried out by Fleur Griffiths, a former Educational Psychologist, to improve speaking and listening skills in young children by modelling conversational principles with small groups of children.
How does it work?
An adult sits at a table and welcomes children to come and sit with her.
The table top can be covered in a variety of ways; paper, textured fabric, corrugated card or shiny paper. Pens, crayons or felt tips are placed on the table.
Various props can be put on the table that will interest and stimulate young children.
The adult can start off interaction by handling one of the props and drawing whilst talking.
We have had some fantastic outcomes from our ‘Talking Table’ with lots of imaginative storytelling, as well as exciting and interesting conversations about various objects/ events. Even children who are reluctant speakers have engaged in conversation during a 'taking table' activity.
How does it work?
An adult sits at a table and welcomes children to come and sit with her.
The table top can be covered in a variety of ways; paper, textured fabric, corrugated card or shiny paper. Pens, crayons or felt tips are placed on the table.
Various props can be put on the table that will interest and stimulate young children.
The adult can start off interaction by handling one of the props and drawing whilst talking.
We have had some fantastic outcomes from our ‘Talking Table’ with lots of imaginative storytelling, as well as exciting and interesting conversations about various objects/ events. Even children who are reluctant speakers have engaged in conversation during a 'taking table' activity.
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WORLD BOOK DAY
World Book Day is a celebration! It’s a celebration of authors, illustrators, books and most importantly it’s a celebration of reading.
Thursday 3rd March 2016
Please dress your child up as their favourite book character.
Wednesday 10 February 2016
Pancake Day Fun......
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| Measuring out the flour |
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| Making a pancake happy face |
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| How many bananas do I need to make a face? |
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| All eyes on Nosheen. Will she catch it ?? |
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| Mixing |
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| Following a recipe to make our pancakes |
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| I told mummy "I made a smiley face on my pancake" |
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| Adding the flour |
The Babies enjoyed exploring the mixture ......
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| Enjoying my pancake |
Thursday 4 February 2016
Shrove Tuesday
Tuesday 9th February 2016
Parents are welcome to come into Nursery to join in with pancake making.
Please speak with your child's key worker to arrange a time.
Car Seat Safety
WC 15th February the children are going to be learning about car safety.
It is important to ensure that your child travels in an appropriate car restraint. Please check that the car restraint is suitable for your child's weight and is correctly fitted according to the manufacturer's instructions.
| Type of Child Restraint | Weight Range | Approx. Age Range |
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| Rearward-facing baby seat | Group 0 0 - 10kg (22 lbs) | Birth to 6-9 months |
| Group 0+ 0 - 13kg (29 lbs) | Birth to 12-15 months | |
i-size
Not based on weight, but check child's height is within the range for the seat | Up to at least 15 months | |
| Combination seat (Rearward and Forward-facing) | Group 0+ and 1 0-18 kg (40 lbs) | Birth - 4 years |
| Group 0+, 1 & 2 (55 lbs) Birth to 25 kg | Birth to 6 years | |
| Forward-facing child seat | Group 1 9-18 kg (20 - 40 lbs) | 9 months - 4 years |
| Group 1, 2 and 3 9 - 36 kg (20 - 79 lbs) | 1 to 11 years | |
| High-backed Booster Seat | Group 2 15 - 25 kg (33 - 55 lbs) | 4 to 6 years |
| High-backed Booster Seat | Group 2 and 3 15 - 36 kg (33 - 79 lbs) | 4 to 11 years |
| Booster Cushion | Group 2 and 3 15 - 36 kg (33 - 79 lbs) | 4 - 11 years |
| Booster Cushion | Group 3 22 - 36 kg (48 - 79 lbs) | 6 - 11 years |
ST MARY'S NURSERY @ THE PARK
Congratulations St Mary's Nursery @ The Park
It's a hat trick for St Mary's Nurseries
It is now official, we have received our report from OFSTED and we can now confirm that St Marys @ The Park is OUTSTANDING!!!!
Here are the key findings from the report:
Managers are highly reflective practitioners and passionate about their drive for sustained improvement. They gather a comprehensive range of views from staff, parents, children and other professionals to support their superb self-evaluation. Staff demonstrate a consistent, shared vision for the pursuit of excellence.
Managers meticulously track the progress of individuals and groups and respond quickly when any gaps in learning are identified.
Teaching is consistently of a very high quality. Staff inspire children's desire to learn and children are motivated, inquisitive and independent. Staff are exceptionally skilled in supporting them to think for themselves and develop their ideas.
Staff have a sharp focus on developing children's fundamental skills. Children are extremely well prepared for their next stage in development, including school.
The key-person system is excellent and children rapidly build confidence. Children form very close relationships with sensitive, caring staff and their individual needs are extremely well met.
Children's health, welfare and well-being are significantly enhanced by the highly consistent implementation of robust policies, procedures and practice.Children's behaviour is superb and relationships with staff are based on mutual respect. Staff have consistently high expectations and clear routines which children respond to with enthusiasm.
Parents are highly complimentary about the nursery. They comment that staff consistently contribute to children's happiness and excellent progress.
The full report should be available to view online soon at
http://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/inspection-reports/find-inspection-report/provider/CARE/EY477322
please copy and paste the above link into your browser, happy reading
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