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Coronavirus Nursery Closure 

Dear parents and carers,

As you are aware, all schools, colleges and early years settings are facing extraordinary challenges at this time. We thank you for your continued support.

The statement by the education secretary states that from the end of the day Friday 20th March schools, colleges and early year’s settings are to close and will remain closed until further notice except for the children of key workers and vulnerable children, as part of the country’s ongoing response to coronavirus.

If you fall into one of the following groups, our setting will remain open for childcare to continue. If you do not fall into any group then it is important that your child does not attend until further notice.

* Children whose parents are frontline workers which may include, NHS staff, emergency service workers, teaching staff, social workers, Armed forces, highway agency traffic staff, care workers, food/supermarket workers and drivers, utility workers (Gas and electric).

* Those classed as what the state secretary describes as “vulnerable children” This is those that are under a social worker and have education, health and care plans. 

Please reply immediately if your child falls into any of these groups and you would like them to continue attending. Stating hours and days in order for us to plan supervision.

Please note that due to food shortages we will be amending our hot lunch menu for those that would still like to have them.

In the meantime, I would once again like to take this opportunity to thank you for your understanding and ongoing support.

Kind regards

Karen Sayers

Easter Closure 2020

Dear parents and carers,

We hope that you are all staying safe and well.

Bright Beginnings has remained open for our keyworkers for the last two weeks. As the children attending have found alternative childcare over the Easter period, we will be closing for two weeks from Monday 6th April to Friday 17th April. This will enable us to thoroughly clean the nursery and stay safe with our families to be ready to welcome some children back on Monday 20th April.

Please remember that only children of keyworkers or vulnerable children are permitted to attend at this time, if no alternative childcare can be arranged. We are really hoping that we can welcome all of the children back soon.

If you fall into one of the following groups and would like your child to attend, please let us know if you have not already. Bright Beginnings will be open on reduced days and hours dependent on required days and times.

* Children whose parents are keyworkers which may include, NHS staff, emergency service workers, teaching staff, social workers, Armed forces, highway agency traffic staff, care workers, food/supermarket workers and drivers, utility workers (Gas and electric).

* Those classed as what the State Secretary describes as “vulnerable children” This is those that are under a social worker and have education, health and care plans. 

In the meantime, I would once again like to take this opportunity to thank you for your understanding and ongoing support.

Kind regards

Karen Sayers and all the staff at Bright Beginnings

Welcome Letter

• Welcome to Bright Beginnings Montessori Pre School. I am sure that your children will settle in quickly and have lots of fun in their new adventure.

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Staff:

Owner/Manager: Miss Karen

Deputy Manager: Miss Donna

Nursery Assistant: Miss Hayley

Nurser Pratitioner & After School Club Co-Ordinator: Miss Kelsey

After School Club Assistant: Miss Maggie

After School Club Assistant: Miss Maria

Administrations Clerk and Chaperone: Mr Kris 

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Coats and Bags:

Please ensure that all bags, coats, shoes and lunch boxes are named and placed on your child’s named peg. Bags should contain a spare change of clothes, nappies, nappy bags and wipes if needed. Please try and keep the bags as small as possible.

 
Topics:

Each week we have a different topic that the children or parents can choose. The topic is displayed on the door and updated weekly on our website and Facebook page. During the week the children are invited to bring in toys or books to do with these topics to show in circle time. Please do not let your child bring any other toys into the classroom as they may get lost or broken.

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Early Years Free Entitlement:

You will be given a form to fill out for the early years free entitlement on your child’s first day. Please can a copy of your child’s passport or birth certificate also be handed in. If you are unable to make a copy, we can do this for you.
30 hours free entitlement Parents wishing to claim the 30 hours of free childcare must access an 11 digit DERN number before the start of the funding block that they wish to claim for.  

Indoor shoes

We would like the children to be comfortable throughout the session and most of the children choose to wear slippers, pumps or crocs in the classroom.  This keeps the classroom clean, the children are comfortable and learn to change their shoes independently for outdoor play. 

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Cleaning teeth

After lunch the children are encouraged to clean their teeth.  Children that stay for the afternoon session are welcome to bring in a tooth brush and toothpaste. Please keep in a little bag in lunch boxes.

Fees:

If you are paying nursery fees and your child is off unwell or on holiday. Fees do still apply. An invoice will be given termly with how to make monthly payments.

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Sickness / Holidays

If your child is unable to attend per school, please can you inform the school via email, text or phone call. (07718425943)

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Collection of children:

If your child is being collected by someone other than a parent or child minder, please can you inform us at drop off. A name and password will be required otherwise children will not be released under any circumstances without these.

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Notices:

Please look out for any notices. These are displayed on our notice window in the reception area or given out in a newsletter. Notices can also be found on our website and our Facebook page Bright beginnings Montessori school.

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Parent’s folder / Policies / complaints and suggestion box:

Located in the reception area is a parent’s folder with useful information and school policy folder for you to look at. We also have a complaints folder situated on our notice board and a suggestions box to post any comments.

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Kind Regards

All the staff at Bright Beginnings

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Yearly Term Dates

Autumn Term: 1st September - 20th December
Spring Term: 6th January - 31st May
Summer Term: 1st April - 31st August
The nursery will be closed on bank holiday's

Term Dates 2019 - 2020

Term time only:

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Autumn Term 2019

Monday 9th September - Friday 25th October

Half term 28th October - 1st November

Monday 4th November - Friday 20th December

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Spring Term 2020

Monday 6th January - Friday 14th February 

Half Term 17th February - 21st February 

Monday 24th February - Friday 3rd April

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Summer Term 2020

Monday 20th April - Friday 22nd May

Bank Holiday Friday 8th May

Half Term 25th May - 29th May

Monday 1st June - Friday 17th July

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Holiday clubs will run throughout the holiday's, so childcare is always available to those who would like it.