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Learning together
step by step
Huggies Day Nursery
Prospectus 2013
Huggies Day Nursery
Old Hall Drive, Bradwell, Newcastle, Staffs, ST5 8RQ
01782 799440
Introduction to Huggies Day Nursery
Huggies are a successful small chain of nurseries, we have sites in Bradwell and in
Chell. Our Bradwell site is located within the grounds of Bradwell Hall residential
home, situated just off Old Hall Drive. The Nursery is in a great location and a
short distance from the M6, A34 and A500, making it a popular setting for those
who commute on these routes.
Bradwell Site
Huggies recognises that choosing a nursery for your child is one of the biggest
decisions you will ever make for your little one and it has to be the right choice. We
aim to create a welcoming, happy and friendly atmosphere from the minute you walk
through our doors, ensuring that both you and your child are made welcome. This
provides a more family and home like environment, allowing children to feel
comfortable in their environment and develop close attachments with staff through
the role of the “key person”.
The Role of the Key Person
“Here at Huggies Day Nursery, we take
the role of the key person very seriously
and believe that it is important for a child
to develop key attachments to the key
people in their lives.
This enables young children to form
positive, secure relationships within a
safe, stimulant environment.”
The Nursery Environment
Duckling’s Room (0-steady on their feet)
Welcome to Duckling’s Room, we have a separate baby room for our little little
one’s. Our baby room can hold up to 15 babies at any one time, on a 1:3 staff to
child ratio. We have cots, bouncers, low rise high chairs and a range of equipment
promoting their sitting, crawling, standing and walking.
Little Bear Room Duckling's Room
Little Bear and Splash Rooms (1-2 years)
Our 1-2 year olds rooms run as two separate rooms as we do not think that having
18, 1-2 year olds in one room would be best suited to this particular age range. Each
room runs and looks very similar. Within these rooms we have sensory tents,
neutral relaxation areas, story corners, wooden role play areas and a vast range of
resources and treasure baskets. As a nursery we appreciate the value that plastic
based toys have, however we encourage as many natural treasure baskets for chil-
dren to explore as possible as these create far more opportunities for play and
exploration and therefore learning.
Bramwell Room (2-3 years)
Bramwell Room
Bramwell has one of the bigger areas in
the nursery containing up to 26 children
at any one time, on a 1:4 ratio. The luxury
of space means that we have established
the areas of learning in this room in
preparation for children’s transition to
pre school. This room includes ICT facili-
ties, small world, construction, role play,
book corner, sensory area etc.
Jolly Tall Room (3-5 years, including 3 and 4 year old funding)
Our newly developed Pre School room is lead by Liz Walker who is working towards
qualifying in June 2013 with Early Years Professional Status, this gives her the
same status as a Nursery Teacher, therefore our pre school provision will be
teacher lead.
It is at this crucial time those foundations of education are being built upon in
preparation for their big transition to school. We support this by offering what we
call “continuous provisions” within the room. These are areas of resources that
reflect the Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum. These areas include sand,
water, small world, construction, mark making, malleable materials, ICT area,
literacy area, mathematical resourcing and role play.
Children engage in a structured routine
accessing a balance of child initiated
activity and adult lead. Free flow operates
consistently through these times offering
children the three most important
environments, the indoors, the outdoors and
the emotional environment.
Jolly Tall Room
Children are offered healthy snacks
followed by unlimited water offered
throughout the day and a hot lunch and
pudding. If your child is here during an
afternoon session they will have a high
tea, followed by dessert.
Liz Walker
Ba hons
Early Years
Huggies Routine—This is an example of a routine
All routines are flexible to change alongside the children’s interests.
Routine / Activity EYFS
Children are met off parents and greeted. A Making Relationships, parents in partner-
handover of information will be done from ship links with PSED.
key person to parent.
Child initiated commences (9am) while chil- A Unique Child, Learning and Developing,
dren are having breakfast. Children have a covers all 6 areas of learning.
free choice within our free flow system of
what they would like to play with and staff
are on hand to extend there learning. The
room is set up with the continuous provisions
set up in the correct areas to enhance learn-
ing (approx 35min.)
During child initiated children are asked and A Unique Child, Positive Relationships,
encouraged to wash hands and come and have Enabling Environments, Learning and De-
some fresh fruit and milk or water at the velopment can cover all 6 areas of learn-
snack table. (ongoing for approx 30min on a ing
rotation)
Adult initiated activities are provided where A Unique Child, Positive Relationships,
groups of children will do an adult lead activ- Learning and Development can cover all 6
ity to promote target children’s next steps. areas of learning
(approx 30 mins between all children)
Children group together to reflect on what Positive Relationships, Learning and De-
they have done so far in the day at recall velopment can cover all 6 areas of learn-
time. This is followed by a short story, ing
rhymes or circle time game of some sort.
Older children may be encouraged to stay a
little longer and encouraged towards activi-
ties incorporating letters and sounds.
(Approx 2 – 5, 10mins, age pending)
Children have access to the outdoor areas Positive Relationships, Learning and De-
throughout. At this point all children are en- velopment can cover all 6 areas of learn-
couraged to go out and play together. This is ing
to provide children who haven’t wanted to go
out with another opportunity to go outside.
(approx 20 mins)
The children then wash their hands for lunch PD
time where a healthy meal is provided and a
pudding.
Huggies Routine—This is an example of a routine
All routines are flexible to change alongside the children’s interests.
Routine / Activity EYFS
Children are met off parents and greeted. A Making Relationships, parents in partner-
handover of information will be done key per- ship links with PSED.
son to parent.
Child initiated commences (9am) while chil- A Unique Child, Learning and Developing,
dren are having breakfast. Children have a covers all 7 areas of learning.
free choice within our free flow system of
what they would like to play with and staff
are on hand to extend there learning. The
room is set up with the continuous provisions
set up in the correct areas to enhance learn-
ing (approx 35min.)
During child initiated children are asked and A Unique Child, Positive Relationships,
encouraged to wash hands and come and have Enabling Environments, Learning and De-
some fresh fruit and milk or water at the velopment can cover all 6 areas of learn-
snack table. (ongoing for approx 30min on a ing
rotation)
Adult initiated activities are provided where A Unique Child, Positive Relationships,
groups of children will do an adult lead activ- Learning and Development can cover all 6
ity to promote target children’s next steps. areas of learning
(approx 30 mins between all children)
Children group together to reflect on what Positive Relationships, Learning and De-
they have done so far in the day at recall velopment can cover all 6 areas of learn-
time. This is followed by a short story, ing
rhymes or circle time game of some sort.
Older children may be encouraged to stay a
little longer and encouraged towards activi-
ties incorporating letters and sounds.
(Approx 2 – 5, 10mins, age pending)
Children have access to the outdoor areas Positive Relationships, Learning and De-
throughout. At this point all children are en- velopment can cover all 6 areas of learn-
couraged to go out and play together. This is ing
to provide children who haven’t wanted to go
out with another opportunity to go outside.
(approx 20 mins)
The children then wash their hands for lunch PD
time where a healthy meal is provided and a
pudding.
Huggies Routine—This is an example of a routine
All routines are flexible to change alongside the children’s interests.
Routine / Activity EYFS
Children are met off parents and greeted Making Relationships, parents in partner-
and liaised with as they leave. A handover of ship links with PSED.
information will be done key person to par-
ent.
Child initiated commences (1pm). Children A Unique Child, Learning and Developing,
have a free choice within our free flow covers all 7 areas of learning.
[system of what they would like to play with
and staff are on hand to extend their
learning. The room is set up with the
continuous provisions set up in the correct
areas to [enhance learning (approx 35min.)
During child initiated children are asked and A Unique Child, Positive Relationships,
encouraged to wash hands and come and have Enabling Environments, Learning and De-
some fresh fruit and milk or water at the velopment can cover all 7 areas of learn-
snack table. (ongoing for approx 30min on a ing
rotation)
Adult initiated activities are provided where A Unique Child, Positive Relationships,
groups of children will do an adult lead activ- Learning and Development can cover all 7
ity to promote target children’s next steps. areas of learning
(aprox 30 mins between all children)
Children group together to reflect on what Positive Relationships, Learning and De-
they have done so far in the day at recall velopment can cover all 6 areas of learn-
time. This is followed by a short story, ing
rhymes or circle time game of some sort.
Older children may be encouraged to stay a
little longer and encouraged towards activi-
ties incorporating letters and sounds. (Aprox
2 – 5, 10mins, age pending)
Children have access to the outdoor areas Positive Relationships, Learning and De-
throughout. At this point all children are en- velopment can cover all 7 areas of learn-
couraged to go out and play together. This is ing
to provide children who haven’t wanted to go
out with another opportunity to go outside.
(approx 20 mins)
The children then wash their hands for tea PD
time where a healthy meal is provided.
Child initiated commences (1pm). Children A Unique Child, Learning and Developing,
have a free choice within our free flow sys- covers all 6 areas of learning.
tem of what they would like to play with and
staff are on hand to extend their learning.
The room is set up with the continuous provi-
sions set up in the correct areas to enhance
learning (approx 35min.)
Children are collected and the key person will Making Relationships, parents in partner-
liaise with parents in sharing information. ship links with PSED.
Our Mission Statement
“Huggies Day Nursery will do
everything that they possibly can to ensure that solid foundations are built for children
and their families that ensure brighter futures.”
Our Child Protection Statement
“We recognise that children come into nursery, each with a different story to tell, differ-
ent experiences to share and from different worlds of diversity. Our staff do their very
best to ensure that each individual child and their family is welcomed within our setting
and that their needs are met to the best of our ability.”
“As a nursery we strive for excellent standards of care and outstanding educational oppor-
tunity, for both our children and their families. Our families have a voice that is heard and
listened too and we believe that the most effective way to achieving long term goals for
children is to support the family as a whole.”
“Huggies endeavour to do the very best to Safeguard any
children, staff and visitors.”
“All staff have a duty of care to respond promptly and
sensitively to any Child Protection and Safeguarding
concerns. Senior staff and management will make a decision
on the relevant actions that are to be taken alongside the Safeguarding Coordinator
(Jemma Ambler / Liz Walker). This may result in reporting concerns to relevant agencies
about a child who is / maybe at risk of harm.”
“We aim to support you in every way possible and will deal with all concerns in a sensitive
and objective manner. Huggies will follow the Staffordshire Safeguarding Board
procedures.”
Meet the Team
Ducklings Room
Laura Evans Hayley Stanway
Room Leader Nursery Nurse
Little Bear Room
Sarah Munro Sam Richardson Claire Carter
Nursery Nurse
Room Leader Nursery Nurse
Splash Room
Julie Marsh
Rachel Crane
Nursery Nurse
Room Leader
Meet the Team
Bramwell Room
Natalie Cooper Sophie Rowley
Room Leader Room Leader
Melissa Bromage
Ann Marie Cassidy Hannah Copestick
Nursery Nurse Nursery Nurse
Nursery Nurse
Cover Staff
Julie Weston Marie Boulton Hayley Warburton
Nursery Nurse Nursery Nurse Nursery NurseMeet the Team
Cover Staff
Joanne Gordon Chelsie Hughes Sophie Lunn
Nursery Nurse Nursery Nurse Nursery Nurse
Jolly Tall Room
Liz Walker
Room Leader / Mat Cover
Deputy Manager
Early Years Professional
Status
(June 13)Meet the Team
Jolly Tall Room Continued ...
Laura Starkey Becky Laura Emma
Holdcroft Drakeford
Nursery Whitehead
Nurse / Holiday Nursery Nurse Nursery Nurse
Club Supervisor
Management
Jemma Ambler Dawn Machin Liz Walker Linda
Holdcroft
Nursery Deputy Deputy Manager
Manager Manager (Mat Cover) CookFinance and Payment
Our prices are as follows:
Huggies Price List (Bradwell Site)
Our prices are flat rate and apply to all age bands. All sessions apply to all age bands except for
holiday club, this is 3-11 years only.
B (Breakfast) s (Snack) L (Lunch) T (Tea)
Times Price Meals
Session
Full Time (Mon – Fri) 730am – 600pm £170.00 BSLT
Full Day 730am – 600pm £41.00 BSLT
AM Session 730am – 1230pm £23.00 BSL
AM Extended Session 730am – 200pm £25.00 BSL
PM Session 130pm – 600pm £22.00 T
PM Extended Session 1130am – 600pm £25.00 T
School Day 900am – 300pm £27.00 SLT
Holiday Club Full Day 730am – 600pm £26.00 BSLT
Holiday Club AM / PM 730am – 1230pm / 1230pm £16.00 BSL / T
– 600pm
Breakfast Club @ St Chads 730am – 900am £5.00 B
After School Club @ Crackley Bank 300pm – 600pm £8.20 T
We accept all methods of payment including card, cheque, standing order, cash and childcare
vouchers.
Invoices are released on the 1st of every month or the nearest working day after, payment in full
must be received by the last working day of every month. Failing this late payment charges do apply.
Failing to make payment by the last working day of every month without discussion with the nursery
may result in your child losing their nursery place or being temporarily suspended. After the third
suspension your child will not be able to gain access to any of the Huggies services.
To terminate your child’s place at Huggies we require 4 weeks notice, this can be given by completing
the Notification of Leave form which can be gained from the office.Huggies Policies and Procedures.
Additional Needs.
At Huggies Day Nursery we believe that all
children regardless of their individual needs
have the right to a broad, balanced and pur-
poseful early year’s curriculum, and full access
to all activities.
Our intention is to welcome all children to an
inclusive setting. In order to achieve this we
aim to identify any difficulties a child might
have and to work closely with the children,
their parents or carers and other agencies as
needed.
Behaviour Management Policy.
Setting boundaries is vital to children’s
knowledge of what is acceptable and what is
not. The children will be role modelled the
standards of behaviours expected of them and
will be encouraged to adhere to them by staff
and other children.
The boundaries set are appropriate to their
stage of development and their level of
cognitive development, to ensure the child
gains an understanding of what is expected of Equal Opportunities Policy.
them.
It is the policy of Huggies Day Nursery to
treat all employees, children and families
fairly and equally regardless of their
gender, sexual orientation, marital status,
race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national
origin, religion, age, or ability
The Nursery is committed to the
implementation of this policy and to action
strategies to ensure that the policy is, and
continues to be, fully effective. The overall
responsibility for the policy lies with the
manager. However, all staff are required to
comply with the policy and to act in
accordance with its objectives so as to
remove any barriers to equal opportunity.Huggies Policies and Procedures.
Raised Temperatures.
This is a local Policy, in reflection of the Local
Authority School Health and Safety
Guidelines.
Any child within the nursery who has a
temperature of 38.1 oc in both ears
consistently will be recorded on the
Temperature Monitoring Form. The child will
have their clothing removed and a cool drink
given. However if a child begins to shiver or
become cool to quick, wrap in a thin loose
sheet/blanket.
If the child shows other symptoms of not
being well and consistently has a temperature
Medication Policy.
of 38.1oC in both ears for more than 30
minutes, then the child’s parents/carers must
be called and asked to collect their child from Any medication brought on site must be
nursery. signed in by nursery staff and checked by
a manager on the medication form. For
children under 2 years all medication must
Sun Policy. be prescribed and they must have been on
antibiotics for 24 hours at home, previous
The dangers of sun exposure are well docu- to their first dose at nursery.
mented and recognised by the nursery team.
In order to protect children from the poten- We will not administer medication for the
tial hazards of over exposure to the sun we first time at nursery, due to allergies.
will carry out the following;
Ask that parents provide sun cream of a Children who may bring in other
minimum of factor 30 or above, these needs to medications such as cough mixtures, eye
be clearly labelled with the child’s name. drops it must clearly state on the
packaging that it is appropriate for a child
Parents supply hats for going outside. of that age.
Parents are encouraged to apply sun cream be-
fore they enter nursery, although this is
checked by staff on entry. Encourage children PLEASE DO NOT LEAVE ANY FORM OF
to drink water frequently throughout the day MEDICATION IN YOUR CHILDS BAG.
Ensure shady areas are provided for children
to play in. WE APPRECIATE NO FOOD ITEMS
IN BAGS DUE TO CHILDREN WITH
If over 21oC the children are not allowed out ALLERGIES
between the hours of 11.00AM and 3.00PM, if
the outside temperature decreases between WE CANNOT BE HELD RESPONSIBLE
these hours then children can go outside. FOR CHIDLRENS PERSONAL
BELONGINGS OR CLOTHING.Starting Nursery ...What Next?
When nursery receive your child’s record pack, your child’s place is safe and secure with us.
We do not ask for any admin charges or deposits.
You and your child will then be invited into take part in some trial sessions until your child
is settled into nursery. Although we allow parents to spend time in the room with their
child, please be aware that eventually staff will ask you to have a coffee in reception so
that we can learn to console the child.
Once the child has settled we will discuss a start date for you little one.
What do i need to pack?.
Nappies
Nappy Creams
Comforter (avoid toys where possible and dummies will only be given when needed.)
Medication (but please ensure this is not left in your child’s bag)
Spare set of clothes (can’t promise clothing won’t get marked, no Armani please)
Sun hat / Warm hat
Sun cream
Wellies
Scarf and Gloves
Waterproof coat (appropriate seasonal wear)
Bottles
Formula Milk
Meals.
Huggies follow our Nutritional Policy with a keen focus on healthy eating and healthy
lifestyles. We offer a 4 week rotational menu for lunches and high tea, so if your little one
only does one day per week they will not be eating the same foods every week. These menus
change seasonly.
For breakfast we offer a range of cereals including cornflakes, rice crispies, weetabix,
ready brek, shreddies and toast. Mid morning we offer a snack of fresh fruit including
pineapple, apple, pear, mango etc.
Please request copies of the menu’s if you wish from the office.You can also read
