Nursery - Ms Morris and Mrs Crookshanks

Nursery - Teachers: Ms Morris and Mrs Crookshanks

Nursery Nurses: Mrs Jamieson and Mrs Patterson

If you have any queries please do not hesitate to contact us. Click here to email Ms Morris or Mrs Crookshanks.

Examples of work will appear in the new term

Nursery, P1K, P1M, P1R, P2D, P2M, P3L, P3T, P4C, P4M, P5C, P5R, P6C, P6J, P7M, P7T, Work on display in hall

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In November 2003 the nursery was inspected jointly by Her Majesty's Inspectorate of Education (HMIe) and the Care Commission, as part of a national sample. A copy of the report can be requested from the school, or is available online at http://www.hmie.gov.uk/institute.asp?typ=1&ins=10180.

WHO COMES TO NURSERY?

Free part-time places are available for all pre-school year children. Places will also be available for children in their ante pre-school year from the beginning of the term after they turn three. Arrangements at Melrose will be decided once enrolment has taken place in February and potential numbers of pre-school entrants are known. A small number of places are set aside for children with special educational needs and in such cases Additional Needs Auxiliaries may be employed to work in the nursery. Children normally attend nursery for five sessions although many ante pre-school children attend for fewer sessions at parents’ choice. All children have different personalities and different strengths. Some children settle into nursery very quickly and effortlessly, while others may take a little longer to adapt. For these reasons, and to allow us to get to know your child, we stagger the intake of new children with only a few being admitted at a time.

There are no catchment area restrictions for entry to nursery. However catchment area rules do apply for entry to Primary One and it should not be assumed that because a child living outwith the catchment area has had a nursery place that a school enrolment is guaranteed. Please ask at school for further information.

WHAT DO CHILDREN NEED

· Clothing should be practical and comfortable. Children should not feel anxious about getting in a mess! Please make it easy for your child to go to the toilet e.g. elasticated waistbands are easier to cope with than buttons and zips. There is no nursery uniform.

· It is very helpful if ‘easy’ clothing can be worn for P.E. (Physical Education) on a Friday. During the summer term (following the Easter Holiday) children are encouraged to change into shorts and t-shirts for some P.E. sessions.

· Soft indoor shoes, and wellies - please leave these at nursery as the children may use these every day.

· Each child has a drawstring bag at nursery in which to keep indoor shoes. A spare pair of pants should also be kept in the bag in case of ‘accidents’.

· Please make sure all items are named.

· We aim to develop children’s independence in dressing and undressing. Children are encouraged to remove coats, hang items on their own pegs, put on soft shoes and pull up tights and trousers etc themselves, if they can.

· It is most helpful if children know the toilet routine and to wash their hands, as well as when and how to use tissues.

Please help us with your encouragement at the beginning and end of nursery sessions and at home.

SNACKS

Snack money will be charged at £2.00 per week for five sessions or 40p per session. This is to cover the cost of snack, fruit, baking materials etc. The money will be collected weekly, usually on Mondays, or termly, at the start of term, if you prefer. If paying for more than one week at a time it is our preference that cheques are written making it easier for us to record. If paying by cash please place the money in an envelope marked with your child’s name. Please make sure a member of staff marks your payment in the book.

Different types of foods are available for snacks at different times to emphasise for example healthy eating, dental health, festivals, cultures and different skills such as cutting and spreading. This year we have introduced organic produce to the menu. A menu of each week’s snacks is posted on the nursery notice board.

We run a lending library on Wednesdays. Every child is encouraged to choose a book to take home for sharing. We have a wide range of story, information and poetry books. Please enjoy sharing these with your child and return library books on Wednesdays.

Nursery, P1K, P1M, P1R, P2D, P2M, P3L, P3T, P4C, P4M, P5C, P5R, P6C, P6J, P7M, P7T