Holy Trinity
Church Hall
Hermon Hill
Founded In 1967
The Kindergarten Is open
9.30-12.00 Monday to Friday
For Children aged 2 ½ to 5
Years
CONTACT
NUMBERS
Manager
Home
Telephone & Fax:
020 8506 0098
Cell
Phone for Mrs. Cassidy:
07958-789303
THK.
II Manager
Mrs.
Dolly Anderson Cell Phone: 079404
29815
E-mail: info@nursery1.co.uk
Details
of our last OFSTED inspection are available from our Web site www.nursery1.co.uk
PROSPECTUS
AND POLICIES
Last updated August 2007
Aims
At
Trinity Hall we aim to encourage every child to reach their full potential in
learning and understanding of the world, creating a happy and secure
environment in which they may develop their initiative, independence, social
skills and general knowledge. Thereby laying a sound foundation on which to
build their future and to enter full time education ready and eager to achieve.
We wish to provide that vital link between home and school.
Our
curriculum includes all pre-school activities: art and craft work, singing
percussion, dance, sports, communication skills, language, literacy and early
mathematics. We work towards the six areas of learning and early learning goals
as set by the SCAA, which are,
Communication, Language and Literacy, Mathematical Development,
Knowledge And Understanding Of The World, Personal ,Social and Emotional
Development, Physical Development and Creative Development with an emphasis on
“learning through play”. All rising 4 year olds will have the opportunity for
individual assistance with early reading and writing skills, science, computer
skills and number work.
Staff
We maintain a high Staff Ratio throughout, allowing plenty of scope
for individual
care.
Qualified and experienced Staff are available at all times, including a First
Aider.
Each
child is allotted a Key Worker who will work closely with the parents or
carers, informing them of their child's progress and achievements, discussing
future plans and objectives together.
All information is held in strict confidentiality, with respect for
parents and carers concerned. All records or reports are available for parents
to see and Key Workers are free any morning for discussion as required.
Admissions
Parents are advised to complete the
enclosed Entrance Form as early as possible, to place their child's name on the
Waiting List. Parents may visit the Nursery prior to entry to familiarise the
child with the surroundings, meet and observe the staff and children in
session. A waiting list is kept and priority given to those living in the
immediate locality. Parents will be notified prior to the term or time that
they are of age to start.
Behaviour and
Discipline
The variety of activities provides good
stimulation for the children in our care. They are normally so busy enjoying
the new experiences, they have little time or inclination for behaviour
problems. However if a situation arises, possibly caused by a minor
frustration, staff will at NO TIME use physical force to correct a child. A
short spell at another activity will usually allay the frustration. Persistent
behaviour problems will be discussed with the Parents or Carers and we ask for
your support in dealing with the situation together.
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Special Needs
Through
careful observation and record keeping by our Key Worker system we aim to
identify at an early stage any Special Educational Needs, or areas of concern.
Key Workers report to our Special Needs Co-ordinator and Manager, so that full
discussions may take place with Parents, Carers, Outside Professionals, or
advisors as deemed necessary. Development plans to meet the needs of each child
may then be drawn up and if required, help and assistance may be given to every
Parent to find the most suitable school for their child to continue their
education.
Parental
Involvement
Children
thrive on consistency and we ask that Parents and Staff work together to
provide this both at Home and Nursery. By regular discussions and awareness of
your child's development we aim to work together to help your child reach his
or her full potential in all areas. Various fund raising events throughout the
year will be organised for children, parents and staff. They are enjoyable and
very worthwhile, raising money for new equipment for the benefit of all our
children.
OFSTED Contact: Parents can
contact the OFSTED offices on 08456 404040
OFSTED
National Business Unit, Royal Exchange Buildings,
Special Points
In
order to ensure a healthy eating policy, we request that parents provide one
piece of fruit per session. We will provide a choice of milk, or
water and
each parent to supply 1 kitchen towel roll per half term. Sensible footwear
should be worn for safety on climbing equipment.
Fees
Fees
are £8.00 per session from September 2007, due on the first day of term for a
four week period and thereafter four weekly in advance. There will be no
reductions for absence.
Termination
Four
weeks notice is required should a child be removed from the nursery. If it is
not possible to give notice of the termination, then four weeks times the
number of sessions per week becomes payable.
Following our
excellent 2005 OFSTED Inspection results Trinity Hall has been included in the
“Early Years Development Plans” Education Services and we are currently able to
offer free places to all eligible 3 and 4 year olds under the present
legislation. This will enable children to attend 5 sessions.
Weekly
French tuition is available at a cost of £18.00 per half term.
Policies at
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Equal
Opportunities Policy
We, at Trinity Hall undertake to welcome and care
for all children in our establishment equally, to value and respect their
individual needs, and to share in their experiences equally regardless of
gender, race, religious or cultural background. We will work towards the
development of each child and by providing a happy and caring environment,
promote their well-being and self-esteem. Similarly all Staff will have mutual
respect for each others values, working together as a team for the benefit of
all children in their care.
Anti Bias/Anti
Discriminatory Policy
All children are
valued equally regardless of gender, culture, race, religion, or ability. We
value diversity and adapt our curriculum accordingly to meet the needs of all
our children.
Non Smoking Policy
Trinity Hall
Kindergarten is a smoke free environment. Smoking is not permitted in any
area of the church halls, or kitchen. Visitors are required to follow this
policy.
Policy on
uncollected children
If a child is not
collected at the end of the session and no contact can be made with either
parent, carer, or the emergency contact number given, two staff members, one of
whom will be the Manager will stay with the child.
If
after thirty minutes the child has still not been collected the Manager will
then contact OFSTED Early Years Dept. who will take action on the situation.
Policy on Sick
Children
1) If a child has an infectious or contagious illness
they must be excluded until such time as allows them to return.
2) No child should be sent to the nursery if they have
had a vomiting attack within the previous twelve hours, or are suffering from
Diarrhoea, or Conjunctivitis, or any other ailment that is likely to be
transmitted.
3) If a member of staff feels that a child has a
temperature, or is generally unwell this will be discussed with the Manager, or
Deputy Manager, then the parent can be contacted to arrange early collection of
the child.