The Nursery Manager writes…
Hello. And once again, welcome to all the new families who have joined us over the last month. If your child is attending nursery on July 22, please remember to complete the consent form if you want your youngster to interact with Em’s Friendly Farm. Please also be reminded that prices will increase from September – a letter has already been distributed to give you appropriate prior notice. In other news, term-time-only children will be leaving us for their summer break shortly, so we wish them lots of fun and possibly even some sun (who knows?).
Sarah Bower
Nursery Manager
Em’s Friendly Farm visit
Monday 22 July
Staff training day – nursery closed
Friday 23 August 2024
Bank holiday – nursery closed
Monday 26 August – Summer Bank Holiday
Staff training day – nursery closed
Friday 3 January 2025
Christmas closure 2024
We will close at 12:00 noon on Friday 20 December 2024 and re-open to children on Monday 6 January 2025.
Funding reminder
If you have not yet given us your code for September funding, or have not returned your funding form, please do so as soon as possible. We will not be able to access the funding without these two important sources of information.
Team structure changes
Changes to our team structure will take effect from September. All changes will be explained on Famly. Meanwhile, you will be notified formally if there is to be any change in your child’s Key Carer.
Jo A leaving
Jo Atkinson from Squirrels is leaving to spend time with her daughter and baby granddaughter. We wish her all the best and may see her again as a casual member of staff.
Famly app
We hope you are finding the Famly app easy to use and informative. If you require any support in using it, please let us know and we will do our best to assist. Alternatively, you can find guidance by clicking here
Recipe of the Month
June’s Recipe of the Month is chicken and parsnip one pot. Just click the link below to open the document.
https://highwoodnursery.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/chicken-and-parsnip-one-pot.pdf
Photo gallery
The children have enjoyed lots of messy play activities over the last month, helping them hone their skills of sensory perception. You can see some of the pictures below.
Chia seeds
Frozen shaving foam
Coloured Rice
Bugs
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Extra resources
https://www.nspcc.org.uk/keeping-children-safe/support-for-parents/look-say-sing-play/
https://www.eric.org.uk/guides-to-childrens-bowel-and-bladder-problems
https://hungrylittleminds.campaign.gov.uk/
https://www.bbc.co.uk/tiny-happy-people
https://www.hampshirehealthyfamilies.org.uk/activities-for-parents