Newsletter

Important Dates and Information: Please read and take a photo.

Dear Parents,

I hope you are all well. We have a very busy half term, leading up to Christmas.

Photographer:

We have our photographers coming in on Thursday 27^th November from 9am. If your child doesn’t normally attend on this day and you would like their photo taken, please bring them in and stay with them while they have their photos taken, (with sibling/s if you wish), then sign them out afterwards.

Christmas Party: Tuesday 9^th December: For children who do not normally attend on this day, please bring them in at 11am. Parents can return at 1.30pm. Please bring a small gift (about £5) for

Father Christmas to give to your child. This should be wrapped and clearly labelled with your child’s name. and brought in by Friday 5^th December. There will be some raffles and games afterwards.

Nativity Play: Friday 12^th December. Last Day of Term:

Please bring all children in at 9am. Parents of children who do not normally attend on a Friday can take them home afterwards. Please remember to sign them out.

2 & 3 yr old Funding:

Some parents have come to us a little confused regarding the 2 and 3-4 year funding. Please speak to Danni or Gill who will explain this to you

30 Hour Funding:

If you are working for more than 16 hours and think you may be eligible for the additional funding, please go to the following website and apply; www.childcarechoices.gov.uk If you are still unsure or have any questions please speak to Danni or Gill. If you are in receipt of the extra funding, please ensure that you update your claim every 3 months; (from when you first applied even if your child hasn’t starting using it yet. You should receive a reminder from HMRC and we will also try to remind you as well.  

STRICTLY NO NUTS:

Please ensure that your child’s lunch does not contain any nuts or nut products. This in line with all settings and schools. Please provide healthy packed lunches or cooked food.

Pre-School Uniform:

If you would like to order the pre-school uniform, please speak to a member of staff.

Please remember to clearly label all your child’s belongings. We have lots of children with items which are not labelled. This makes it very difficult and time consuming when we are taking the children out to play and getting them ready to go home.

Topic for this half term:  Celebrations & Festivals:

Please inform the pre-school if your child is absent due to illness, holiday or for any other reason on the day or as soon as you possibly can. Fees are still due if your child is absent, as you are reserving their place.  Parents are politely reminded that funded places must be used appropriately, or you may lose your child’s place.

If you have any queries or concerns, please do not hesitate to speak to a member of staff or contact me directly.

With our very best wishes.  Anne Marie & Dannielle. Our Lady’s Pre-School Manager/ Trainee Manager.