Early Learning Oct 2017

Thursday, October 5, 2017

Newbury Weekly News

FREE REGISTRATION AND FREE PRE-SCHOOL SESSIONS AVAILABLE for 2, 3 and 4 year olds Please call 01635 876667 for more details

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Thursday, October 5, 2017

Newbury Weekly News

Thursday, October 5, 2017

Newbury Weekly News

Jubilee Gems & Jubilee Da y Nursery Encouraging confidence, independence and a love of the outdoors

development. Children learn about topical festivities and enjoy visiting the dedicated Learning Hub where they really start to get to grips with phonics through fun sessions, enjoy educational games, dance and immerse themselves in other lively activities, all of which are linked to the Early Years Foundation Stage. Senior Nursery Manager Lesley Thompson says that many people talk about a gut feeling when they are looking for a nursery. She says: “We like to think the warmth of our team and our environments contribute to that. “It’s very important to get a feel for who will be looking after your child and for the setting. “We often receive comments from primary school teachers who tell us they can recognise Jubilee children for their confidence, independence and joy of learning. “If you haven’t already done so, please do come and visit our nurseries – we have an open door policy.” If you would like your family to be part of the Jubilee experience you can request a prospectus and book a visit to see first-hand the fantastic opportunities on offer. Jubilee Gems Day Nursery (Term-Time only) telephone: (0118) 983 4018; email: info@jubileegems.co.uk Jubilee Day Nursery (full time) telephone: (0118) 970 1600; email: info@jubileedaynursery.co.uk

through hands-on learning. The nurseries have attractive and homely spaces – both indoors and outdoors – for each age group, with activities carefully selected for every stage of development, whether that be through exploring sounds and extending vocabulary, mark making messy play, craft activities, singing, soft play or maybe some dressing up and role play for the toddlers. Children from two-and-a-half are introduced to concepts such as a healthy lifestyle and participate in a fun weekly fitness programme specifically designed for this age group. Rated ‘Good’ in all areas by Ofsted, it was noted how ‘enthusiastic children are on entering nursery and how all settle quickly’. Children have the space to explore and discover in a safe, secure environment with a caring team close at hand to encourage and support individual needs, play, learning and development. Pre-school children have dedicated free-flow spaces leading into their own outdoor spaces, designed to promote and encourage independence. It’s here that the highly-skilled team prepare the children for their eventual move to ‘big school’. Children naturally develop at different rates and the team at Jubilee support them by encouraging everyone’s unique talents through their in-depth understanding of child

CONVENIENTLY situated between Newbury, Reading and Basingstoke, Jubilee Gems and Jubilee Day Nursery in Padworth provide excep- tional care for babies and chil- dren up to five years of age. The two nurseries are independent and offer term-time day and full-time provision respectively. The Jubilee name has become synonymous with high-quality outdoor learning and both nurseries provide a caring, safe learning environment where your child will be happy, nurtured and encouraged to develop and achieve their potential. Recent research has shown that the first five years of a child’s life are crucial to their long-term learning and development. Jubilee places great emphasis on a well-rounded learning experience, which encompasses a child’s physical, personal, social and emotional development. Passionate about outdoor play and learning, the nurseries are fortunate to have 60 acres of open countryside, private woodland and their very own working farm for the children to enjoy. The ethos at Jubilee is ‘learning by doing’ – both inside and out, every day. They believe it essential that children explore, learn and play – safely and freely. With the support of a highly- experienced and caring team, children gain an understanding

and respect for nature through the outdoor learning programme which links directly to the Early

create in the mud kitchen or explore the farm and its animals with practitioners. Children enjoy spending time in the beautiful woodland making dens, learning new skills at

Forest Schools and going on bug hunts. Such experiences provide a unique way of building confidence and self-esteem, while

Years Foundation Stage. Children can play in their purpose-designed gardens,

learning new life skills and promoting independence

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Jubilee Day Nursery (full-time) Rectory Road, Padworth, RG7 4JD 0118 970 1600 info@jubileedaynursery.co.uk www.jubileedaynursery.co.uk www.facebook.com/JubileeDayNursery

Jubilee Gems (West Berks term-time) School Road, Padworth, RG7 4JA 0118 983 4018 info@jubileegems.co.uk www.jubileegems.co.uk www.facebook.com/JubileeGems

Thursday, October 5, 2017

Newbury Weekly News

Burghclere Pre-school

early years’ education with their parents. Here is some recent parent feedback: “I love that you are using Tapestry, it’s just great! “As a working Mum I love getting notifications so I can see what Harry’s been up to and we can then talk about it when I pick him up. Good move preschool – well done!” Staff have a passion for providing the best in care and education for young children. Their purpose is to partner with parents to support their child's healthy development and early learning. Each child has a dedicated member of staff as their key person, who will work closely with parents to keep them fully informed of their child’s progress. The team also produce a weekly newsletter to keep parents up-to- date on preschool activity, plans for coming months and any future developments. They proactively seek parental feedback as this is vital in order to continually improve the setting, and the pre-school is also committed to the continual professional development of its staff. Burghclere Pre-school welcomes visitors and would be delighted to show any prospective parents and children around to discuss its day-to-day activities. To arrange a convenient time to visit please call: 07749 316 968 or email: admin@burghclere.org.uk preschool or you can visit www.burghclerepreschool.co.uk

BURGHCLERE Pre-school is a long-established Ofsted Good- rated pre-school located in the lovely village of Burghclere, conveniently located between the A339 and A34, and just five miles from Newbury. The pre-school runs termly, Monday to Friday, 9am to 3pm, with half or full days available depending on your preference. The pre-school also offers an early drop-off, should this be required. It is based in Portal Hall, in the centre of the village, which gives a fantastic open space to work in. There is also a secure outdoor play area, complete with mud kitchen. They are also very lucky to be adjacent to the village playground, which they make full use of. They are also surrounded by beautiful countryside, so often go on nature trails to see what can be found, learning as they go. Inside, there are learning zones for the children to explore, ensuring they cover all areas of learning as directed in the Early Years Foundation Stage framework. The pre-school’s focus is to work in a partnership with parents, families and the local community, who all contribute to each child’s early years learning experience. Staff want to ensure that learning does not take place in isolation, but that it is a fusion of experiences and interactions that happen daily, at home, at pre-school and in the wider community.

Compton Pre-school

and needs. Their indoor and outdoor improvements reflect this. They have good relationships with the local primary schools and have adapted their practice to support the transition to school – introducing the Tapestry Online Learning Journal. The pre-school is confident that it offers a unique experience as all staff are local and some of them attended pre-school as children themselves. Staff are invested in making the pre-school experience a fun-filled and happy learning atmosphere for all children. The close bonds they create with the children and parents are invaluable, enabling them to provide a rich learning experi- ence where every child thrives. As the pre-school is a charity, the staff, committee and dedicated

parents work tirelessly to raise funds in order to support it. The biggest event is the Compton Charity Cycle, which has been a massive success over the last five years. As the pre-school waves goodbye to its happy and confident school leavers, the team will now focus on the children who will return to pre-school in September and welcome the new starters. It is important that children enjoy their time at pre-school and Compton Pre-school’s ethos of learning through play can be seen in every aspect of its provision. The pre-school offers the 30 hours funding entitlement from September and still has spaces available if you are interested in joining the Compton Pre-school family. For more information visit www.comptonpreschool.co.uk

COMPTON Pre-school is a charity-run childcare centre based in Compton, West Berkshire. As a much-loved community facility, it provides a safe and happy learning environment for young children aged from two years nine months upwards. At Compton Pre-school the staff are always striving for the best. The best learning environment for the children, the best partnership with parents and the best family-friendly establish- ment, where children feel happy and safe to explore and the parents are confident to leave their children in their care. The team think it is important that children influence their own environment and have worked extremely hard over the past five years to create a play and learning environment that fosters the children’s interests

The pre-school is proud to be part of the Burghclere community and to be making a difference to children as they guide them on their educational journey. The qualified, dedicated staff ensure that the pre-school offers a safe, loving and stimulating environment with high standards of care. Children are always creating, baking or planting, but equally there are quiet zones for reading and relaxing. The pre-school has up-to-to date educational equipment as well as providing the individual attention and stimulus each child needs to feel happy and confident. They have recently introduced Tapestry, an interactive online learning journal, which enables staff to record, track, share and celebrate children's progress in

Provide a safe and happy learning environment for children to come to, for up to 5 hours each day, from the age of 2 years 9 months. We provide a variety of ‘learning through play’ activities and have an informal education policy, which aims to cover the ‘seven areas of learning’ from the EYFS to prepare children for full-time education. Open Monday to Thursday 9-3 and Friday 9-1.

Ofsted says we’re

‘GOOD’

Vacancies for September 2018 with new 30 hour funding hours available for 3 and 4 year olds. BURGHCLERE PRE-SCHOOL

Sept 2017

“ Children demonstrate a good sense of responsibility for their behaviour. They are polite and show kindness towards one another. Children are happy and secure because the staff know and care for each individual well. “ ” ”

we have ‘30 Hours Funding Places Available’

www.burghclerepreschool.co.uk T: 07749 316 968 E: admin@burghclerepreschool.org.uk “Children enjoy exploratory and self-directed play indoors and outdoors. As a result, children are independent and active learners.” OFSTED 2017 WE WELCOME VISITORS • Pre-School - term Ɵme 9am to 3pm (half days available) • Children enjoy both indoor and outdoor play • Village seƫng – just outside Newbury between A339 and A34 • Funding available • We take children from 2-5 years old with 2 year old funding available

” “ My son thrived at Compton Pre-School. The warm and nurturing nature of the staff makes for a lovely family environment. Parent testimonial

Burrell Road, Compton, Newbury, RG20 6NP 01635 579171 info@comptonpreschool.co.uk www.comptonpreschool.co.uk

Thursday, October 5, 2017

Newbury Weekly News

Home Farm

HOME Farm is the nursery and pre-prep department of Elstree School. Founded more than 20 years ago and named after the farmhouse in which it still partially stands, it caters for more than 60 girls and boys aged three to seven years. Home Farm is often a child’s first experience of school life and the nursery understands how important these initial steps are. The offer of home visits and taster days prior to a child starting in the Early Years eases the transition between home and school. Staff pride themselves on their very special and warm environment, influenced largely by the family principles of Elstree. Children have the opportunity to make use of all the extensive facilities at Elstree School, set in its magnificent 150 acres. Home Farm has also developed an engaging woodland area where, each week, Early Years children spend a full day investigating and exploring the natural environment. their hot chocolate, freshly-made over the campfire to accompany their picnics. There is a well-resourced, dedicated Early Years garden, which is in constant use in the free-flow learning environment. Other facilities greatly enjoyed by the children include a vegetable patch, a raised pond and a giant sandpit. A weekly cooking session adds to the enjoyment of the week. In the colder months, the children thoroughly enjoy

Newbury Gardens

and the cook, Sally, prepares fresh balanced meals everyday – breakfast, cooked lunch and pudding, tea and snacks. Children can also participate in cooking activities. Sally teaches them about weighing ingredients and the importance of healthy eating. The children’s parents have said some lovely things about the nursery, so here are a few comments:. All staff at the nursery are warm and welcoming. The nursery is extremely supportive of the needs of working parents and we always feel included. All staff have the children at the forefront of their minds and this has shown in the progress our child has made. A fabulous and caring environment that we are extremely pleased with. We felt extremely welcomed and we felt that everyone was really knowledgeable We feel that our child’s key person

is fantastic. She made every effort to make us all feel part of the nursery and she certainly made the transition into nursery an extremely easy process We are extremely happy with Newbury Gardens and can think of nothing that can be improved All staff very informative, reas- suring and professional We can see our child is extremely happy in the nursery and this is a huge comfort that we know she is in a safe place with lots of love and care. We are exceptionally happy with the standard of care the staff, the surround- ings and the way that our child has settled in. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend the nursery to other families If you would like to visit Newbury Gardens or have any questions, please contact them on (01635) 580 980.

NEWBURY Gardens offers children a range of exciting and challenging activities which suit their individual needs. Once a week there is a visit from Sports Coach Dave from In2Sport. He works with the children from the age of two. He teaches the children football, rugby, cricket and athletics. There is also a visit from Megan, at Wiggle Waggle. Megan introduces the children to a whole range of music and dance. It’s energetic and upbeat and the children love it. There is a large, beautiful woodland garden where the children are safe and can thrive. They also spend time on walks in the local community, visiting the market to choose their fruit and veg. There is a visit to the library for Rhyme Time and outings to local farms. There is a large kitchen on site,

Afternoons. The Den Building Day in the summer term of Reception is also a firm favourite with all. Throughout the year, various events are organised for Home Farm children and also visitors from other schools and nurseries. There are performances from theatre companies, a rugby-tots afternoon and a mini-olympics. To find out more, please come and visit at the next open morning on Saturday, October 14. Contact Tish Gauci on Tel no: (0118) 710 3302 or at registrar@ elstreeschool.org.uk.

All pupils also benefit from specialist PE, French, drama and music lessons. To enhance their learning, children are taken out on trips connected with their topic. Recent visits have included Wellington Country Park, Marwell Zoo and a local garden centre to purchase seeds for the vegetable garden. Parents are encouraged to be actively involved in their children’s learning, with termly events to which they are invited. There is a grandparents’ afternoon and both Nursery and Reception hold Mummies

Spaces Available

Caring for children from 3 months to 5 years

• Located five minutes walk from Newbury train station • Open 8am-6pm Monday-Friday, 52 weeks of the year • Full, part-time and flexible spaces available • Beautiful woodland garden and large play area

• We aim to provide a ‘home from home’ environment for your child • Fresh vegetables and home-made meals prepared on site everyday by our Cook Sally • Weekly music and movement sessions provided by Wiggle Waggle • Weekly sports sessions with In2sport • Funding accepted for children aged 2 - 4 yrs

Come and see what we have to offer

Greenham House, Greenham Rd, Newbury, West Berkshire RG14 7HS Phone: 01635 580980 email: info@ngdn.co.uk www.newburygardensdaynursery.co.uk

Thursday, October 5, 2017

Newbury Weekly News

St John’s Pre-school Building confidence and independence to prepare children for school

BASED at St John’s Church in Newbury, St John’s Pre-school provides free and paid for (subject to personal financial status) childcare from 15 to 30 hours per week for two- to five-year-olds. They operate during school term-time and run daily breakfast and after- school clubs. The graduate-led team provide a child-led curriculum in a safe and nurturing environment. Children are supported to be ‘school ready’ when they leave, gaining independence, confidence, developing a ‘can do’ attitude and recognising what they are ‘expert’ at. Children also develop the ability to enjoy their peers’ interests and capabilities. The team pride themselves on the wide range of experiences they give children in their care, from weekly accredited Forest School sessions for all children from their third birthday, to walks in the community, yoga, Hartbeeps classes and ‘Sticky Kids’ early years’ music and movement sessions. Pre-School is set up to enable free-flow from our inside space to the dedicated outside space to encourage independence and interaction between children. They are also proud to have recently achieved another ‘Good’ rating from Ofsted, with ‘Outstanding’ for Personal devel- opment, Behaviour and Welfare. The child-led approach and ethos results in children being able to follow their interests and explore

New 30 hours funded childcare

your partner, expect to earn £100,000 or more. If eligible, you are entitled to an extra 570 hours of childcare a year to use flexibly. Other offers of childcare help are also available and include: n 15 hours of funded childcare for two year olds This is for families receiving some form of support such as Income Support, income based Job Seekers Allowance and/or tax credits. n 15 hours funded childcare for three and four year olds For all families with three and four year old children. n Tax-Free Childcare For working families with children under 12 (or under 17 if disabled). For every £8 you pay in, the Government will add an extra £2. This is for parents of children born on or after 1 April 2013 and

parents of disabled children. For full information about all of the above please visit the childcare choices website www.childcarechoices.gov.uk The West Berkshire Council Early Years Team is working closely with those providers choosing to offer the extended 30 hours, these include, nurseries, pre-schools, childminders and schools. Please note that this funding is intended to cover the cost of funding the childcare entitle- ment. It is not intended to cover the cost of meals, consumables, additional hours or additional services. So it is important to seek advice from local providers about additional costs and their offer of the entitlement. Parents can also visit the West Berkshire Family Information Service website: http://fis.westberks.gov.uk for more information.

ELIGIBLE working parents of three and four year olds are now able to receive an additional 15 hours of funded childcare for 38 weeks a year These hours are in addition to the 15 hours a week, 570 hours a year, already available to parents of all three and four year olds. This new Government offer to help parents with childcare costs is up and running and parents are being encouraged to take it up. To be eligible, you must be working and expect to earn at least £120 a week. If you or your partner are on maternity, paternity or adoption leave, or unable to work because you are disabled or have caring responsibilities, you could still be eligible. You can’t get the additional 15 hours of free childcare if you, or or 570 hours to be used flexibly across the year.

the world around them. A recent example resulted from the chil- dren showing an interest in how post is delivered to pre-school. The children wrote to the post office and subsequently visited the sorting office to observe the process that leads to the postman going on his round to pre-school. Parents, carers and grandpar- ents are actively involved in pre- school. There are regular ‘Stay and Play’ sessions to give the opportunity to participate in activities with their children.

Parents have also run special insight sessions showcasing festivals such as Thanksgiving and jobs such as a police officer. The pre-school promotes healthy eating and provides healthy choices for children at snack time and has a daily fruit café. There are a few spaces remain- ing and St John’s is currently accepting registrations, so if you would like to visit or find out more, please contact Laura Randall: 07814 155110. www.saintjohnspreschool.co.uk

Rated ‘Good‛ by Ofsted with ‘Outstanding‛ aspects. Awarded West Berkshire Quality Award Friendly, nurturing pre-school in the heart of Newbury

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Friendly, nurturing pre- school in the heart of Newbury. St John’s Pre- School Vegetable patch and Herb garden Mud Kitchen and Weekly Walks Literacy and Maths sessions. Dough Disco, Letters and Sounds and Numicon Tailored Communications and Language Programme for children needing extra support Accredited Forest School provider and eekly sessions at Cheam School Funded spaces available for 2, 3 and 4 year olds Weekly Yoga, ‘Sticky Kids‛ and Hartbeeps music sensory sessions Highly qualified graduate led practice with small group sizes Real life experiences - woodwork bench,

NEW 30 HOURS FUNDED CHILDCARE Eligible working parents of 3 and 4 year olds are now able to receive an additional 15 hours of funded childcare for 38 weeks a year or 570 hours to be used flexibly across the year.

15 hours funded childcare for 2 year olds 15 hours funded childcare for 3 & 4 year olds

Tax-Free Childcare

www.saintjohnspreschool.co.uk Tel: 07814 155110

For full information about all of the above please visit the childcare choices website

www.childcarechoices.gov.uk Visit the West Berkshire Family Information Service website: http://fis.westberks.gov.uk

Thursday, October 5, 2017

Newbury Weekly News

Quackers Day Nursery and Pre-school

beyond and tailor each day specifically to the children they care for. Quackers’ manager has been there for 14 years and around 80 per cent of the team are mums or grandmas themselves, bringing real-life childcare experiences with them. Parents know that when leaving their children they will be loved and cared for by the team as they would their own children, including a cuddle when not feel- ing well or a helping hand when mastering new things. Quackers has four separate rooms, each dedicated to the care

of your child based on your child’s age, allowing staff to tailor the day’s contents. n Tadpoles – Ages three months to 18 months n Newts – Ages 18 months to 26 months n Frogs – Ages 26 months to 32 months n Ducks Pre-School – Ages 32 months to 59 months For those parents eligible, Quackers Pre-School offers the 30 hours’ free funding to parents. For more information about Quackers please visit www.quackersdaynursery.co.uk

QUACKERS is an established family-run day nursery and pre-school with more than 30 years’ experience of providing childcare. The nursery is based in a converted house in Chieveley, which provides a homely feel to the setting. What sets it apart from other day nurseries and pre-schools is that its staff are all long-serving and it does not use any temporary staff. Being family owned there is no one-size-fits-all corporate approach, instead the team are encouraged to go above and

“What I most like about Quackers Day Nursery and Pre-School is the friendly ‘home from home feel’, dedicated staff who demonstrate amazing capability to develop and bond with children and their professional approach” - Mrs. C Rickard

www.quackersdaynursery.co.uk or call 01635 247555

* TERM TIME and FULL TIME places available * No Deposit Required

Thursday, October 5, 2017

Newbury Weekly News

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