Important reminder: arrival times for children in the morning
At Kate Greenaway we have a flexible dropping-off system for all children. This is planned to help parents and staff settle children in, and also to help parents who have older children in school – we know you can’t be in two places at the same time!
But please remember that all children with morning places need to be in nursery by 9.30am. The reason for this, is that we want all the children to be able to take part in the day’s activities, and if children arrive throughout the morning the group becomes unsettled. It is also difficult for children who arrive later, as often the others are already formed in groups and busy.
If your child has a medical appointment or another reason to be late, we understand of course.
But otherwise please help the smooth running of Kate Greenaway by making sure that your child arrives by 9.30am at the very latest. This includes all children – babies, toddlers, 3 and 4 year olds, children with termtime places and children with extended day/year places.
Free theatre production for 2 to 5 year olds
Lewis Carroll Library on Copenhagen Street are hosting the Court Theatre Training Company on Friday 29th January.
They are producing short plays for 2 to 5 year olds on Myths and Fairytales – Hansel and Gretel, Little Red Riding Hood and more…
It’s free for any parent to come along with their child, starting at 10am. If you would like to take your own child, then please let your key person know during the week (by Wednesday at the latest) – thanks.
We will also take a small group over from Kate Greenaway: if you would like to help us with this, then please let Michele know.
Monday 25 January 2010
Tuesday 12 January 2010
12th January 2010
Staffing update
I would like to start the newsletter by introducing Anna to all parents and carers. Anna is working with us this term for three days a week as an additional nursery teacher, whilst Michele covers some of Jan’s responsibilities. Jan remains at Golden Lane this term as their interim head.
On Friday, our cook Yogi started her maternity leave – so I know that everyone will join with me in wishing her well. We are interviewing for a temporary cook this week.
We have a new Turkish-speaking Bilingual Family Support and Outreach worker, Duygu, working with us and the other local Children’s Centres. Duygu is holding a breakfast for Turkish-speaking families on Tuesday January 26th, 9am-10am, here at Kate Greenaway.
Snow
I am sure you were pleased at the efforts of everyone on the staff team to keep the nursery running all last week. We would like to thank parents of children with extended day places for agreeing to pick children up early during the period of severe weather.
Reminder: choosing a reception class for your child
All parents and carers are welcome to our meeting about choosing your child’s school, on Tuesday 19th January starting at 9.30am.
Parents wanted for telephone interviews
£20 in high street vouchers paid
The Family & Parenting Institute, and the Campaign for Learning, two independent charities, are looking for mothers, fathers and carers of 2, 3 and 4 year old children who are taking up childcare funding for the first time in January 2010, to be interviewed on the phone about what kind of support they need or would like to help their children learn and develop.
You will receive £20 in high street vouchers-accepted in Argos, M&S, Sainsburys and many more shops - for two, half hour interviews, one before the end of Jan and one 6 months later, at times to suit you. For more information:
n Ask Julian at Kate Greenaway for more details or
n Contact: National Family and Parenting Institute, The Provider Influence Team, Freepost, LON 12668, NW5 1YR
Email PI@familyandparenting.org
Telephone 020 7424 3481
I would like to start the newsletter by introducing Anna to all parents and carers. Anna is working with us this term for three days a week as an additional nursery teacher, whilst Michele covers some of Jan’s responsibilities. Jan remains at Golden Lane this term as their interim head.
On Friday, our cook Yogi started her maternity leave – so I know that everyone will join with me in wishing her well. We are interviewing for a temporary cook this week.
We have a new Turkish-speaking Bilingual Family Support and Outreach worker, Duygu, working with us and the other local Children’s Centres. Duygu is holding a breakfast for Turkish-speaking families on Tuesday January 26th, 9am-10am, here at Kate Greenaway.
Snow
I am sure you were pleased at the efforts of everyone on the staff team to keep the nursery running all last week. We would like to thank parents of children with extended day places for agreeing to pick children up early during the period of severe weather.
Reminder: choosing a reception class for your child
All parents and carers are welcome to our meeting about choosing your child’s school, on Tuesday 19th January starting at 9.30am.
Parents wanted for telephone interviews
£20 in high street vouchers paid
The Family & Parenting Institute, and the Campaign for Learning, two independent charities, are looking for mothers, fathers and carers of 2, 3 and 4 year old children who are taking up childcare funding for the first time in January 2010, to be interviewed on the phone about what kind of support they need or would like to help their children learn and develop.
You will receive £20 in high street vouchers-accepted in Argos, M&S, Sainsburys and many more shops - for two, half hour interviews, one before the end of Jan and one 6 months later, at times to suit you. For more information:
n Ask Julian at Kate Greenaway for more details or
n Contact: National Family and Parenting Institute, The Provider Influence Team, Freepost, LON 12668, NW5 1YR
Email PI@familyandparenting.org
Telephone 020 7424 3481
Tuesday 5 January 2010
5th January 2010 - Happy New Year from Kate Greenaway
New children settling in
This term we have 10 new children settling in to the Nursery and the Baby Nest. Awe stagger settling in to make sure that we can give plenty of attention to each child, and also to minimise the disruption to children already on roll. However, during this period the staff will be giving extra attention to the new children and this can be a little unsettling to children on roll. Please speak to your key person if you feel this is affecting your child.
Choosing a primary school for your child
If your child was born between 1 September 2005 and 31 August 2006 you will need to apply for a primary school place for September 2010/January 2011. You can ask for a paper form by calling 0207 527 5515 or you can apply online.
We are holding a workshop with Islington’s School Choice team here on Tuesday January 19th at 9.30am. At the workshop, you can ask questions about the best ways to go about choosing your child’s primary school and share ideas with other parents. Please remember that you must submit your form by Tuesday 2nd February 2010
Reminder of key dates, etc
Please check the list of dates below.
New Children’s Centre Programme
As well as continuing all our popular services, we have added swimming and an adult exercise class to our programme. Please have a look here (opens as a PDF in a new window) or pick up a copy from the front desk and find out what we’re offering for families.
Do you have a Maclaren buggy? Order your free elbow joint hinge covers
You may find the following information from their website useful:
Elbow joint hinge covers To obtain a set of hinge covers please go to http://covers.maclaren.co.uk/ and fill out the order form.
What are the basic precautions?
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You should also keep the buggy clean and check that it is good working order before you use it. If you have any problems, contact us on 01327 841320 (between 9am and 5pm) or contact one of our service centres (listed on our website).
Reminder: Key dates at Kate Greenaway 2010
Tuesday 5th January 2010
First day of Spring Term
Tuesday 19th January 2010
9.30am workshop: choosing a primary school for your child
Monday 25th January 2010
Development Morning Closure *
Monday 15 – Friday 19th February inclusive
School half term
Monday 1st March
Development Morning Closure *
Thursday 18th March
Review Day **
Thursday 1st April
Last day of spring term
Monday 19th April
First day of summer term
Monday 10th May
Development Morning Closure *
Monday 17th May
Whole centre and nursery closed for training and development
Thursday 27th May
Review Day **
Monday 31st May – Friday 4th June inclusive
School half term
Monday 21st June
Development Morning Closure *
Friday 23rd July
Last day of summer term
Friday 13th August
Last day of extended year summer scheme.
On both Development Mornings and Review Days, the nursery remains open for children with extended day/year places
* On Development Mornings, the nursery is closed all morning and opens at 1pm.
** On Review Days the nursery is closed so that we can meet with every parent and carer to review each child’s development.
This term we have 10 new children settling in to the Nursery and the Baby Nest. Awe stagger settling in to make sure that we can give plenty of attention to each child, and also to minimise the disruption to children already on roll. However, during this period the staff will be giving extra attention to the new children and this can be a little unsettling to children on roll. Please speak to your key person if you feel this is affecting your child.
Choosing a primary school for your child
If your child was born between 1 September 2005 and 31 August 2006 you will need to apply for a primary school place for September 2010/January 2011. You can ask for a paper form by calling 0207 527 5515 or you can apply online.
We are holding a workshop with Islington’s School Choice team here on Tuesday January 19th at 9.30am. At the workshop, you can ask questions about the best ways to go about choosing your child’s primary school and share ideas with other parents. Please remember that you must submit your form by Tuesday 2nd February 2010
Reminder of key dates, etc
Please check the list of dates below.
New Children’s Centre Programme
As well as continuing all our popular services, we have added swimming and an adult exercise class to our programme. Please have a look here (opens as a PDF in a new window) or pick up a copy from the front desk and find out what we’re offering for families.
Do you have a Maclaren buggy? Order your free elbow joint hinge covers
You may find the following information from their website useful:
Elbow joint hinge covers To obtain a set of hinge covers please go to http://covers.maclaren.co.uk/ and fill out the order form.
What are the basic precautions?
The main instructions are to:
Keep children clear of the stroller during opening and folding.
Always use the safety harness.
Always apply the brakes when stationary.
Never leave your child unattended – even with the harness fastened.
Don’t overload the buggy. Heavy items hanging from the handles can cause it to topple over.
Don’t let children play or climb on a stroller and don’t carry a second child on a stroller designed for one child.
Negotiate curbs carefully. Wherever possible always carry a stroller down flights of stairs.
...
You should also keep the buggy clean and check that it is good working order before you use it. If you have any problems, contact us on 01327 841320 (between 9am and 5pm) or contact one of our service centres (listed on our website).
Reminder: Key dates at Kate Greenaway 2010
Tuesday 5th January 2010
First day of Spring Term
Tuesday 19th January 2010
9.30am workshop: choosing a primary school for your child
Monday 25th January 2010
Development Morning Closure *
Monday 15 – Friday 19th February inclusive
School half term
Monday 1st March
Development Morning Closure *
Thursday 18th March
Review Day **
Thursday 1st April
Last day of spring term
Monday 19th April
First day of summer term
Monday 10th May
Development Morning Closure *
Monday 17th May
Whole centre and nursery closed for training and development
Thursday 27th May
Review Day **
Monday 31st May – Friday 4th June inclusive
School half term
Monday 21st June
Development Morning Closure *
Friday 23rd July
Last day of summer term
Friday 13th August
Last day of extended year summer scheme.
On both Development Mornings and Review Days, the nursery remains open for children with extended day/year places
* On Development Mornings, the nursery is closed all morning and opens at 1pm.
** On Review Days the nursery is closed so that we can meet with every parent and carer to review each child’s development.
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