Session Times

We are open from 8.45am – 3pm term time only and will close on INSET days in line with the school. 

At Norwood Primary pre-school we offer 3 different sessions in order to be as flexible as possible for our parents.  The session times are as follows;

 

Morning Session – 8.45am until 11:45am

Afternoon Session – 12.30pm until 3pm

All Day Session – 8.45am until 3pm

 

The days available may vary depending on the amount of children in the setting.

 

Keyworker

Each family is assigned a keyworker from the pre-school staff team who will be responsible for getting to know your child and supporting him/her to settle and support his/her development whilst in pre-school. You are welcome to speak to any member of the staff team but we would recommend that you try to see your child’s keyworker in the first instance.

 

Uniform

Uniform is not compulsory; the children need to wear comfortable clothes that they can move freely in and begin to manage independently. Aprons and overalls are provided but the children also need to be able to get messy! We use the outdoor area daily so appropriate clothing for the weather needs to be worn to pre-school. We ask that parents provide a change of clothes in a named bag each session in case of accidents and spills.

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Snack and Lunchtime

Positive attitudes to health and well-being are fostered through snack times during each session where the children are offered a range of nutritious snacks and fruit alongside milk and water. The fee payable for this is £1.00 per week payable through Arbor. A full term's snack fee will be added to Arbor at the start of each term for payment.

 

At lunch time the children eat with their friends and the staff team within the setting. They can bring a healthy lunch box from home or choose from a vegetarian or meat option menu which is freshly prepared in the school kitchen at a cost of £2.75 per day.

 

Lunches and Snacks can be paid using the Arbor App.

 

Toileting

Children have easy access to the low level toilets within the setting at all times and accidents will be dealt with quickly and quietly in order to minimise distress for the child. Parents are asked to provide spare clothes in case of accidents/spills.

Whilst it is our expectation that your child will be toilet trained before starting in our setting we are aware that young children develop at different rates and some children may still need support to achieve independence. Young children are learning to manage their own physical and hygiene needs in a pre-school setting and the role of the adult is to support and encourage this independence. Please provide wipes and spare pull-ups or nappies if required. A Changing Log is maintained by staff.

 

Sickness/absence

In line with good practice and the school’s policy, please do not send your child to pre-school if they have been unwell with sickness, diarrhea or vomiting the night before or on the morning they are due to attend and for 48 hours after the last attack. Germs and viruses spread quickly between young children!

We encourage and support good hygiene and self-care with regular toilet and hand washing routines throughout the day.

If your child is unwell during a pre-school session we will contact you to collect him/her. Please ensure that all contact details are

 

Hourly Charges

Should you require your child to stay at preschool for longer than their funded hours entitlement, the hourly rate is £7.00.  You will receive an invoice for any additional hours at the beginning of the month, for the month in advance

 

Should you have any further queries at all, please do not hesitate to call us on 02380 322 582 or email info@norwoodprimary.com