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