New Starters

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We understand that there is a lot to think about when your child starts nursery. We hope the checklist below is helpful but of course if you have any questions please get in touch. 

Uniform is optional:

However, you can purchase school sweatshirts and cardigans, with our school logo on, from MyClothing.com.

If you need support with uniform for your child, please speak to a member of staff.

Clothing: 

Please do not send children in precious or expensive clothing. Often the activities in nursery can be a little messy as we use a lot of paint, glue, clay, chalk, and sand. We encourage the children to put on aprons but they do not always provide complete protection.

To help develop children’s independence, it is important that children wear clothes and shoes that are easily manageable. Dungarees, tight fitting jeans/trousers and all-in-one suits are very difficult for your children to manage independently. 

Shoes with Velcro fastening and simple buckles are ideal. Trainers and boots with laces should not be worn as they are too difficult for children to manage on their own. Jelly shoes and open-toed sandals are also not allowed at nursery, as they are hazardous. 

We love being outdoors and believe it is important for children’s learning and development for them to have opportunities to explore our wonderful outdoor area.  Therefore, we ask all children to bring in a pair of wellington boots and a waterproof coat, labelled with their name, so that they can continue to access the outdoor environment, whatever the weather. Boots should be kept in a waterproof, pump bag (no polythene bags for safety reasons) on your child’s peg and taken home at the end of the session/half term.

It is essential that all items of clothing and shoes (especially Nursery jumpers/cardigans!) are marked clearly with your child’s name. 

Lunches:

Children can either bring in their own packed lunch, or choose to have school dinner, provided by an external caterer. The cost of this is....... Children who are eligible for free school meals, will receive the these dinners. 

See the posters below for healthy ideas about what to put in your child's school lunch, and a sample menu of the hot meals we offer. 

Please note we are a nut free school!