Nursery
Welcome to Laburnum School Nursery.
We look forward to welcoming you and your child as you begin your school journey with us.
Early Years Curriculum
There are 7 Areas of Learning in the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), which activities are planned around:
- Personal, Social and Emotional Development
- Physical Development
- Communication and Language
- Literacy
- Mathematics
- Understanding the World
- Expressive Arts and Design
We adopt a ‘Learning through Play’ ethos and operate a ‘Free flow’ system where the children can choose to play inside or outside.
Timetable
- Settling in / Busy Finger Activities
- Carpet Time (Maths or Phonics input)
- Free flow learning (including snack)
- Carpet Time – Story and Topic
How you can help your child at home
Reading – Share story books daily, talk about the pictures and the story
Maths – Notice things in the environment, sing number rhymes. Noticing amounts of objects (without counting), doing puzzles and counting objects.
Writing –Fine motor skill activities (threading, cooking, mark making, painting, playdough) Gross motor skill activities – climbing, swinging, crawling, digging
Phonics – Listening to the sounds around you, rhyming books and Nursery Rhymes.
Home Learning
A library book will be sent home for you to share.
Daily Session Times
Morning Session – 8.45am – 11.45am
Lunch Time (optional) – 11.45am – 12.15 pm
Afternoon Session – 12.15pm – 3.15pm
30-hour Funding – A code must be provided to the office every term, if you are applicable for 30-hour funding. A funding declaration form will be issued termly.
Toileting
Whilst we appreciate that not all children develop at the same rate, we would like children to start Nursery with some independence in their toileting needs (unless there is a medical issue which you have discussed).
Uniform
Uniform can be ordered from Price and Buckland.
Please ensure that all clothing that your child wears or brings into school is clearly named.
In addtion, please make sure that your child brings in a named coat and hat everyday as the weather is often unpredictable.
All children should bring in a book bag daily.
Communication
Please use the Study Bugs app or call/email the office if your child is ill.
Any non-urgent messages, please use Class Dojo to send a message to Mrs Opper or Mrs Cook.
Children can either bring in a packed lunch or enjoy one of our healthy, well balanced school dinners cooked onsite by our team of professional chefs.
A fee is charged daily to cover supervision.
Healthy snacks + drinks are provided each session.
Healthy Lunches
When providing a packed lunch please be mindful of the choices. We suggest a sandwich, one portion of fruit or vegetable, a small bar or packet of crisps and a cheese or yoghurt. Pasta, salad or dips are good alternatives too. Please note, we are a nut-free school.