Welcome Pack
Hours, fees, settling-in, policies, registration information and more — download the full pack.
What to Bring
To help your child feel comfortable and settled at nursery, please bring the following where needed:
Clothing
- • A pair of wellies
- • Gloves
- • A rain jacket
- • Old clothes for nursery
- • A spare set of clothes
- • Optional slippers to keep at nursery
Warm weather
- • A sun hat
- • Sun cream to be left at nursery
Daily essentials
- • A labelled water bottle each day
- • Enough nappies and wipes for the day
- • You can leave a pack at nursery and we’ll let you know when more are needed
Babies & rest time
- • Labelled milk with your child's name and instructions
- • We provide blue cow's milk
- • Bedding for naps if required
- • Any comforters your child needs
- • Bedding will be sent home weekly to be washed
Each child will have their own peg where their belongings will be put at the start of the day.
Track Your Child's Progress
We use Tapestry, a secure online learning journal, to share observations, photos and development updates linked to the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).
Stay connected
See what your child has been doing at nursery and the learning happening through play.
Personalised support
Observations help our team plan tailored next steps based on your child’s interests and needs.
EYFS aligned
Updates are linked to EYFS areas of learning so progress is clear and meaningful.
Home–nursery partnership
Parents can comment and share milestones from home to support a joined-up learning journey.
We’ll provide access details when your child starts, and you’ll be able to view updates securely.
Term Dates & Hours
- Opening hours: Mon–Fri, 8:30–5:30 (BANES term-time)
- Sessions: Morning 8:30–1:00 · Afternoon 1:00–5:30 · All-day 8:30–5:30
- Early drop-off: 8:30–9:00 with breakfast (£7 for funded hours starting at 9:00)
- Holiday Club: We offer a holiday club during selected school holidays. Sessions run Tuesday to Thursday, from 9:00am to 3:00pm, and are charged at your child's usual hourly rate.
- Holiday Club does not run during the Christmas holidays, and during the summer holidays we operate for the first three weeks only.
2025–2026 (BANES)
- Term 1: Tue 2 Sept 2025 – Fri 24 Oct 2025
- Term 2: Mon 3 Nov 2025 – Fri 19 Dec 2025
- Term 3: Mon 5 Jan 2026 – Fri 13 Feb 2026
- Term 4: Mon 23 Feb 2026 – Thu 2 Apr 2026
- Term 5: Mon 20 Apr 2026 – Fri 22 May 2026
- Term 6: Mon 1 Jun 2026 – Wed 22 Jul 2026
Note: INSET and training days are set by the nursery and local schools and may affect opening on some dates. We share confirmed nursery INSET dates with parents each September. See the BANES calendar for any wider term-time updates.
Upcoming nursery INSET days: 2 April 2026 and 8 June 2026.
Activities & Daily Routine
Every day is filled with opportunities to learn through play. Activities are planned around the EYFS curriculum and adapted to each child’s interests and development.
What we offer
Creative play (painting, messy play, music, role play)
Outdoor adventures & nature exploration
Gardening & growing (children help grow fruit & veg)
Forest school sessions (bug hunts, den building, wildlife discovery)
Early learning (stories, games, early maths & literacy)
Social & emotional learning (circle time, friendship-building)
Physical development (yoga, dancing, movement, soft play)
Special events, themed weeks & seasonal celebrations
A typical day
Example routine (times may vary by age group and day).
Fees & Funding
We accept government funding (eligibility applies). A £2 per funded hour consumables fee helps cover snacks, staff training and higher staffing ratios.
Policies & Procedures
Safeguarding & Child Protection⌄
Our safeguarding policy explains how we protect children, respond to concerns and promote a safe nursery environment.
Complaints & Compliments⌄
We welcome feedback from parents and families and have a clear procedure for raising and resolving any concerns.
Illness & Medication⌄
Keep children home if unwell. Medication is only administered with written consent.
GDPR & Privacy⌄
We handle personal data lawfully, securely and with care. Full privacy information is available on request.
Additional policies are available on request.