Newsletter

                              Important Information:

23.02.25

Dear Parents,

A very warm welcome back and I hope you all had a very good half term.

We are hoping to arrange a visit to Hewitt’s Farm next term, this will show the children where we buy our fruit and veg from, and how it grows. They will be able to pick their own fruit. More information to follow.

We will also be having an Easter raffle to help raise funds for this outing. Please buy as many tickets for yourselves and families as you can.

Food Bank:

Sadly, there are many families in our own borough who now rely on food banks. The church and our parishioners have been donating for many years to help those families in need. We are going to leave a basket/bin for all of us to kindly donate one small item every week of dry or tined food. We would be very grateful to you, if you could help us to help those in need. Many thanks in anticipation.

Topic for the second half term: The five different Senses: The children will be learning about all the five  senses. This will include tasting and smelling different foods, looking at and feeling different textures; listening to what is going on around them, inside and outside of the setting.

30 Hour Funding:

If you are working for over 16 hours a week 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.

You must apply the term before your child turns 3 years and advise us of the HMRC eleven digit code as soon as you know it, to enable us to validate your claim.

2 & 3 yr old Funding:

There are two different types of two-year old funding, which parents need to apply for if they think they may eligible. For more information, please go to www.bromley.gov.uk. If you need more help please speak to Danni, Gill or myself.

STRICTLY NO NUTS:

Please ensure that your child’s lunch does not contain any nuts or nut products.

Please provide healthy packed lunches or cooked food which does not include any sweets, chocolate, crisps or fizzy drinks.

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. Parents are politely reminded that funded places must be used appropriately, or you may lose your child’s place. Fees are still due even if your child is absent, whether through illness or holidays.

Please drive Slowly when arriving and leaving the church grounds.

Please always hold your child’s hand when outside the building.

Term dates and lots of other information can be found on www.ourladyspreschool.net  or on our Facebook page which can also be found on our website.

Our very best wishes to you all.

Anne Marie & Danni. Our Lady’s Pre-School Manager/trainee manager.