|
Our AimsOur aim (philosophy) is to provide an environment where it feels like a “home
away from home” for your child, it is a place where your child can be him/herself. Our environment is one where we all
respect each other, adults and children alike. A place where learning is fun, full of interesting things to do, and where
your child can take time out to just “be”. It is somewhere where your child can grow knowing that he/she belongs
and that he/she is special… the Montessori philosophy. Through our carefully planned activities we ensure that we satisfy
the early learning goals as required by Ofsted.Nursery Guidelines
Clothing | Please suitably dress your child
in comfortable, practical clothing to allow them to be able to participate in all activities freely with confidence.
You will be required to provide the following items (all items must be labelled please): |
| ·
Wellies |
| ·
Slippers/indoor shoes with
rubber bottoms |
| · A change of clothes |
| · Seasonal outdoor wear (e.g. sun hat, gloves, scarf)
|
| · A named water bottle. | Birthdays | We welcome
parents to attend their child’s Montessori birthday celebration. Some parents may wish to provide a cake or small treat
to share with the other children. Clearly this is a matter of personal choice and is in no way compulsory or expected. Please
remember that Little Orchard is a nut free environment. |
|
| Behaviour | We promote
positive behaviour at all times, if a child becomes disruptive staff will assess the child’s needs and where necessary
address the route cause or reinforce what is expectable behaviour |
|
| Time Keeping | Please do your best to remain prompt at all times. If you are going to be late for unavoidable reasons please contact
us. |
|
| Lunch | Packed lunches should be healthy and nutritious, and be kept cool using an ice pack.
Please note that this is a nut free environment. |
|
| Sickness | If your
child becomes ill at nursery a parent or guardian will be contacted. Please do not send your child to nursery if they are
unwell. |
|
| Changes | Please inform us of any change in details at the earliest opportunity. In order to understand
your child it’s helpful to be aware of any change of routine or family circumstances good or bad. |
|
| Wish List | Our wish
list contains items that will enable us to provide your child with a stimulating environment, this however does not mean they
all cost a huge amount of money i.e. Various boxes, holiday brochures. The current wish list will be displayed on our notice
board please take the time to see if you can help provide us with any of the items. |
Age Range: | We accept children between the ages of 2 ½ and 5 years of age, and recommend
that children attend the nursery for a minimum of three sessions each week unless under 3. |
|
