Preschool Newsletter/ Upcoming Events​​

Welcome to our summer term at preschool.  We have so much planned including our annual visit by pat a pet farm which has been a huge success over the last few years.

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Preschool reopens after the Easter holidays on Monday 20th April.

 

As we begin a new chapter at preschool, we are delighted to share a little bit more information about Vicky and Macey as they take up their new roles as setting manager and deputy manager:

 

Vicky: I have dedicated the last 33 years to supporting the development, learning and care of children at the most important period of their young lives.  This allows me to bring a wealth of experience to my new role as preschool manager.  My career has been shaped by a deep commitment to creating a warm, nurturing environment, where children feel safe and confident which inspires them to explore and try new things.  I am passionate about child-led learning, outdoor play, and building strong, trusting relationships with families.  I will be continuing my role as SENCO, supporting children with additional needs and their families.  My calm, steady leadership style, paired with my high standards and genuine love for early years will guide and reassure both the team and our preschool families as I stop into my new role.

 

Macey: I have worked in childcare for 10 years, in day nurseries and preschools.   I was a room leader in another preschool before moving to Huntington Under 5’s.  I love playing a part in giving children the best start in life by providing them with the right tools and connections to do so.  I am a qualified ELSA (Emotional Literacy Support Assistant) which helps me support children to recognise and talk about their emotions, learn strategies to manage their emotions and to build resilience and self-confidence.  I have also completed course on supporting children’s mental health and supporting children with English as an additional language.  I have completed level 3 safeguarding and in my new role as Deputy Manager I will be the preschool safeguarding lead.  I am really looking

forward to starting my new position!

 

A few days for your diary:

Thursday 23rd April - St George’s day

Friday 1st May – Mental Health Awareness Day

Monday 4th May – bank holiday

Tuesday 5th May - Sponsored Sport Event to help raise money for new resources for preschool

Saturday 16th May 1-4 – our Preschool Funday, please come along and support this.  If anyone would like to help plan the event, please let a member of the team know.

Friday 22nd May – preschool inset day

 

Themed weeks:

w/c 20th April – Super Worm

w/c 27th April & 4th May – Let’s get physical

w/c 11th May – Dinosaurs

w/c 18th May – Around the World

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Useful Information:

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Drop off & collection of your child:

Please ensure you let a member of the management team know when dropping off if your child is going to be collected by someone else that day.  This will be recorded on our register so that we can release your child at the end of their session.  You can also phone or text to let us know if this changes during the day.

Food Intolerance: Could you please ensure there are no nuts contained in your child’s lunch.  Please speak to the management team, about any food intolerances or any changes in your child’s diet.

 

We have lots of useful information and resources on our website…. https://www.huntingtonunder5s.org

 

“Don’t forget to Follow us on Facebook”

 

Thankyou Vicky, Beth, Macey & Preschool Team

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Polite Reminders:

• ​​​Our Lending Library- Please use our “Lending Library” this is stored by the front doors. If you would like to take a book home to read with your child, please do so. Reading and sharing books at home is great for your child’s development.

• Home learning- Please ask your child’s keyworker if you would like home learning packs. We have lots of resources to support you such as: Books, Flashcards, Phonics booklets/sheets, Maths sheets, Emotions Activities to develop your child’s learning at home.

• No NUTS- We are NO NUT preschool; can you please be vigilant when making your child’s packed lunch.

• Art Folders- Your child will be given an Art Folder. Please return them, so we can send home more artwork for next time.

• Labelled Clothing/Items- Please label all children’s clothes/belongings so they don’t get misplaced.

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