Summers Nurseries

0 – 2 ROOM (1:3 staff:child ratio)

This group have rotated activities according to their developmental needs. Special play equipment is provided. The children are taken out for walks each day, or can play in the nursery garden. Parents are asked to write down individual routines on their enrolment form and the nursery will where possible try to follow a similar routine to home.

Please note that this room has a direct dial number in the Victoria Street nursery which is 01224 628860 and the St.Swithin Street nursery which is 07597 300510

Sleep area:
We have a separate room which can be used for naps. Children can sleep peacefully at any time of the day. Any child is able to have a nap after lunch or at other times of the day when the children feel tired. Each child will be provided with their own blanket and sheet.

Nappies & formula milk:
Parents are asked to provide a pack of disposable nappies, baby wipes and cream which should be clearly labelled.

Formula milk should be provided made up in your child’s bottle and should also be clearly labelled . Any dummies brought into the nursery should have your child’s initials on them.

Weaning Guidelines:
The nursery follows the NHS guidelines which set out the recommended practise for weaning and introducing solid foods to young children. Our baby feeding procedures are attached to the 0-2 room Welcome letter given to parents when your child starts nursery.

Planning:
Children have an electronic Interactive Learning Diay which contains photos, videos and observations of your child. These are available for parents to view using their unique log in details. Parents are welcome to add to their child's Interactive Learning Diary by responding to staff observations and/or adding their own observations of their child.

Plans are responsive to children's developmental needs and personal interests.

Each plan will be responsive to allow for change and to cater for individual needs throughout each topic.

The staff follow the “Pre-Birth to Three” document from the Scottish Executive. Plans state the resources put out in the different areas – eg messy play, quiet time, construction etc. They ensure that there are different toys on offer so that children have a wide range of activities to stimulate the different age groups. Staff also do regular evaluations stating what the child has gained from activities and the way forward for the children and individual child. The children have access to musical instruments, books, puppets and toys (including sensory) at all times during the day.

2 – 3 ROOM (1:5 staff:child ratio)

This age group have their own room within the nursery. They have a physical area, home corner, story corner, puzzles, drawing, small world, messy activities and arts and craft. The children have access to the garden every day.

Sleep time:
The children in this room have the opportunity to have a sleep/rest. The children have quiet games and activities after lunch time so that the children who require a sleep can do so peacefully after lunch.

Planning:
Children's ideas and what they have learnt are displayed on a learning wall in the 2-3 room which parents are encouraged to view.

Children have an electronic Interactive Learning Diay which contains photos, videos and observations of your child. These are available for parents to view using their unique log in details. Parents are welcome to add to their child's Interactive Learning Diary by responding to staff observations and/or adding their own observations of their child.

Plans are responsive to children's developmental needs and personal interests.

Each plan will be responsive to allow for change and to cater for individual needs throughout each topic.

The staff follow the “Pre-Birth to Three” documents from the Scottish Executive. They make up weekly plans stating planned activities and the adult role. Plans also state the resources put out in the different areas. They also do regular evaluations stating what the child has gained from activities and the way forward for the children and individual child. Musical instruments, books, puppets and a variety of toys are available throughout the day.

To find out more about The Pre-Birth To Three Curriculum click here.