FROGMORE MONTESSORI
NURSERY SCHOOL
FROGMORE HOUSE,
FROGMORE AVENUE, EGGBUCKLAND,
PLYMOUTH PL6 5RT
TEL: 01752 769704
email:[email protected]
PROSPECTUS
FROGMORE MONTESSORI
NURSERY SCHOOL
Frogmore House, Frogmore Avenue,
Eggbuckland, Plymouth PL6 5RT
Tel: 01752 769704
AND
PLYMPTON MONTESSORI NURSERY
Yealmpstone Farm Primary School,
Meadowfield Place, Plympton, Plymouth PL7 1XQ
Tel: 01752 343127
PROPRIETORS:
Mrs M Taylor, Cert.Ed; B.Ed(Hons); M.A; Mont.Dip.(dist.);EYP
Mr L Taylor Cert.Ed; B.Ed; Adv.Dip.Ed.
Both of the above are accredited Montessori nursery
schools & are registered with Ofsted Early Years.
They accept Early Years Education Funding for 3 & 4 year
olds and Me2 funding for some 2 year olds.
Frogmore House is a large detached 19th century house, which occupies quiet, spacious,
secluded grounds within the area of Eggbuckland, Plymouth. It has a private drive, with
ample parking which parents are encouraged to use. The large leafy garden, with
mature trees, shrubs and several paved play areas, provide an excellent opportunity for
all our children to enjoy fresh air and varied outdoor activities in safety. Frogmore is
conveniently situated for access to central Plymouth, Cornwall, Derriford and the South
Hams, being within easy distance from the A38 (Marsh Mills or Crownhill exits).
Frogmore Montessori Nursery School, which was established in January 1991, is an
accredited Montessori School, founded on three basic principles:Firstly – parents need good, reliable day-care facilities for their children for a variety
of excellent reasons. Therefore, we are open between 7.30am and 6.15pm from Monday
to Friday throughout the year – with the exception of weekends, Bank Holidays and one
week between Christmas and New Year. As a fully inclusive setting, we accept children
from birth to 5+ years, offer full or part time sessions and holiday provision for school
aged children, including siblings. In addition, children in receipt of Early Years funding
can opt to attend on a term time only basis, by arrangement with the Manager.
Secondly – children need the best possible environment in which to cultivate their own
natural impulse to learn and to achieve their full potential. For this reason, we believe
that the approach to childcare and education developed by Dr. Maria Montessori
during the first half of the 20th century, best allows children both the freedom and the
structure to progress socially, emotionally, intellectually, creatively and physically. It is
our responsibility to prepare and maintain such an environment for growth. Throughout
the day, children are set an example of courtesy and consideration and are encouraged
to treat others in the same way. Frogmore Montessori Nursery School follows the
‘Early Years Foundation Stage’ framework for birth to 5 year olds and has always had
excellent OFSTED Reports, the most recent of which is available to all parents.
Thirdly – children develop best when there is continuity and a good relationship
between home and nursery school. Regular communication between parents/carers and
staff, both formally and informally, is essential to a child’s well-being and emotional
security. We therefore encourage parents/carers into the nursery school both to
exchange daily information and to see what the children have been doing; children’s
‘Learning Journals’ are used by parents/carers & staff to discuss observations and
assessments of children’s progress; and any concerns (no matter how small) are resolved
as and when they occur. We also hope that parents will be aware of Montessori
principles and support our aims e.g. by following some of the suggestions in ‘Learning
Together – What Montessori can offer your child’, a book given to all new parents.
We very much hope that, having read the enclosed information, you will want to come
and visit us. Please contact the nursery school to arrange a convenient time for this and
to discuss your particular needs. In the meantime, we look forward to welcoming you and
your child to Frogmore Montessori.
Lawrence & Maureen Taylor
DR. MARIA MONTESSORI
Dr Maria Montessori was born in Italy in 1870. She was the first woman to
graduate from the University of Rome Medical School and her first
interest was medicine, not teaching. She became interested in education
when she worked as a doctor treating, what are known today, as children
with ‘special needs’. The children made such good progress that Montessori
began to use her approach and specially prepared materials with ‘normal’
children, to see what improvements they, too, would show.
So great was her success that she travelled the world, establishing schools
(which she called Children’s Houses) and lecturing about her discoveries.
She wrote numerous books and many articles and has been one of the most
influential pioneers of early childhood education in the 20th century. Her
ideas have become absorbed into many present-day expectations for, and
approaches to, early years education and is integral to current legislation.
Dr Montessori died in Holland in 1952 at the age of 82.
MONTESSORI EDUCATION
There are two main aspects to Montessori education:*
The Environment (which includes staff and children, furniture,
materials, how the rooms and activities are organised and all social skills),
is of extreme importance, as all children behave and learn better when
they feel secure and confident in their surroundings;
*
The Curriculum, which is divided into six main areas:Activities of Everyday Living (AEL), Education of the Senses, Language,
Mathematics, Understanding of the World & Creative activities.
ALL children begin with AEL and Education of the Senses activities which
encourage the development of motor skills and broaden vocabulary. These
activities also foster independence, concentration and freedom of choice
within a structured environment, enabling children to develop self-control,
a positive self image, motivation, a desire to learn and awareness of others.
Montessori Language materials provide carefully graded phonic instruction,
initially using Sandpaper Letters to introduce children to the relationship
between sounds and symbols and moving gradually, through a ‘hands on’
approach, to the acquisition of reading skills. Insets for Design enable
children to develop pencil control and early writing skills. The mastery of
practical life and sensorial skills, the enjoyment of books in a variety of
ways, as well as playing ‘sound’ games to refine hearing, are all essential.
The Montessori Mathematics curriculum begins, really, with AEL and
Education of the Senses activities, where children first learn matching,
pairing, ordering, sequencing and one-to-one correspondence, using
everyday objects in addition to Montessori materials. It is at this stage
that children are introduced to the language of maths e.g. ‘bigger than’,
‘more than’, ‘the longest’ etc., to mathematical patterns, problem solving
and reasoning. The Number Rods, Spindle Box, Cards & Counters and Seguin
Boards introduce children to numerals (from 0-10, then 11-19 and beyond),
whilst the Golden Beads introduce children to ‘place value’.
Understanding of the World within the Montessori curriculum includes
activities related to History, Geography and Science. Montessori materials
and project work extends children’s knowledge and understanding of the
wider world, other cultures, the passage of time and of natural life cycles.
Music and movement, dressing up, singing and craft activities embrace the
creative and expressive needs of all children and, together with lots of
opportunity for outside play, aids their overall physical development.
Throughout everything we do, emphasis is placed on the social skills
which are an essential part of our society. Through example, instruction
and role play, children are encouraged to move about the nursery in a calm,
purposeful way, to show good manners and courtesy towards others and be
sensitive to their needs e.g. by encouraging children to return items to
their proper place when they have finished using them, as much as the
ability to use ‘please’, ‘thank you’, ‘sorry’, ‘excuse me’ etc correctly.
* All early years settings are inspected by, and registered with OFSTED
and must agree to work towards certain criteria within the ‘Early Years
Foundation Stage‘ framework (EYFS). There are four broad THEMES:A Unique Child, Positive Relationships, Enabling Environments
and Learning and Development.
Each Theme has four PRINCIPLES and all settings must show how they put
these into PRACTICE across the 0-5years age range. Settings must show
how they foster the ‘characteristics of effective learning’ through planned
activities across the PRIME AREAS (Personal, Social & Emotional Development,
Physical Development and Communication & Language) and through the
SPECIFIC AREAS (Literacy, Mathematics, Understanding the World and
Expressive Arts & Design).
The Montessori approach supports and extends the focus on all-round
learning and social development which is central to the EYFS.
SESSIONS OFFERED
FROGMORE MONTESSORI NURSERY SCHOOL is open Monday to Friday throughout
the year, except for Bank Holidays & one week during the Christmas / New Year period.
Children in receipt of Early Years or Me2 funding can attend on a term time only option.
The nursery school provides full time and part time care, and Early Years education
for children from birth to the term after their 5th birthday and beyond, as follows:FULL-TIME
MONDAY to FRIDAY
between 8.00am & 5.45pm
PART-TIME
children are expected to attend for a WEEKLY MINIMUM OF
THREE HALF DAYS or TWO WHOLE DAYS.
MORNING SESSION
between 8.00am & 12.15pm
AFTERNOON SESSION
between 1.30pm & 5.45pm
EXTENDED MORNING
between 8.00am & 1.15pm
EXTENDED AFTERNOON
between 12.30pm & 5.45pm
EARLYBIRD SESSION
TWILIGHT SESSION
7.30am to 8.00am*
5.45pm to 6.15pm*
*These ‘bolt on’ sessions must be properly booked. If a child has not been ‘booked in’,
they will not be able to arrive before 8am, and if they are collected after the end of
their session, they will be charged for late collection (detailed on the fees sheet).
- Unless children are attending the Earlybird session, they should arrive between 8am
and 9am in the morning or 1.15pm to 1.30pm in the afternoon. Arriving later than these
times provides little opportunity for important exchanges of information, as staff and
children will already be engaged in session activities.
- ANYONE arriving to collect a child must be over the age of 16 years and nominated or
identified to us beforehand, or we will be unable to release the child into their care.
- In the event that a child is not collected at the end of their session and parents
or emergency contacts are unobtainable within a reasonable period of time, outof-hours social services will be called and children placed into their care.
FEES
Details of current fees payable are available from the nursery school.
Invoices are issued on a termly basis - usually in August, December and April, with
adjustments made where children start during the course of a term, or where sessions
change. All fees are payable MONTHLY IN ADVANCE, by the date indicated on the
invoice and interest is always charged on overdue accounts, except with the written
permission of the Nursery School Manager, prior to the date fees become payable.
Parents are responsible for collecting their invoice from the main notice board promptly
and payment can be made by cash, cheque (if over £25.00), Childcare Voucher,
by online transfer or by monthly post-dated cheques covering the term.
Fees are not payable for any day the nursery school is closed.
STARTING NURSERY SCHOOL
It is very important that parents (and other relatives) prepare and support children in a
positive way for taking, what will probably be their first step into the wider world, away
from their immediate family circle. For this reason, we recommend that children
accompany their parents on their initial visit, as it gives us all a chance to meet each
other.
Later, parents could develop their child’s confidence and independence, by talking to
their child about their ‘new school’ and the interesting activities they will be doing –
explaining also that mummy/daddy/gran etc will be leaving them for a short time, but
will return soon to collect them. Once they start, it is very important that new children,
especially, are collected promptly as this will assist their sense of security.
Even where children have been attending another setting / childminder/ playgroup /
crèche, we have a clear procedure for assisting children to settle-in here at Frogmore
Montessori (see below), as they still need time to get to know us, and to meet their new
friends. New parents receive our ‘Welcome Pack’ to assist them in becoming familiar
with nursery routines and policies and a Montessori ‘learning at home’ book.
Having taken the step of registering their child with us, parents should be aware that
children who attend only the minimum number of sessions, may well take longer to settle
in and may progress more slowly through the curriculum. Initially, children may also
demand more of their parents’ attention when at home and may cry when they arrive at
nursery. Even a child who has been attending for some time, may lose confidence if they
have had a period of absence through sickness or holiday, or if there are changes at
home – such as a new baby or moving house. This is perfectly normal and is an important
stage in a child’s emotional development. Also children may become unsettled in
situations where they attend an additional setting, as there are likely to be different
expectations and routines. This highlights the importance of regular communication
between parents/carers and nursery school staff. If parents are able to build in ‘quality
time’ at home, this will help to reassure their child. Here, at Frogmore, there will be
lots of opportunities for cuddles and special attention for as long as a child needs it,
whilst encouraging self confidence and independence.
At Frogmore Montessori, ALL children experience a well-rounded educational curriculum
and have ample opportunities for rest and for creative play, both within the classroom
and in our extensive outdoor play areas. In addition, children over the age of 3 years
are taught by experienced Montessori qualified, graduate Early Years Teachers and
focus on the same areas of learning as Primary School Reception classes, albeit
approached from a Montessori perspective. Therefore, by the term after a child’s 3rd
birthday, a minimum attendance of three days or five half days is recommended, in
order that a child may have the opportunity to participate in the full range of activities
available. Parents, who would like to discuss their child’s educational options as they
approach their Primary School years, are most welcome to do so with our Early Years
Teacher, along with any other issues concerning their child.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Children attending Frogmore Montessori are divided into four main groups as follows:-
THE BABIES (children from birth- 12months) – our emphasis is on
providing a warm, secure and stimulating environment for early physical, emotional and
social development, for a maximum of nine babies/toddlers up to the age of 2 years.
Situated on the first floor, the Baby Play Room allows for soft play, music, toys, books
and nappy changing facilities, with cots in the adjoining Baby Sleep Room. Baby feeds
are stored and prepared in the first floor kitchen nearby, which is also shared by Baby
Room staff.
Parents of babies and children under 2 years are required to provide suitable food,
drink, nappies, nappy sacks, and wet wipes or baby lotion for their child. A daily diary
(focusing on sleeping/feeding/nappy changing routines and activities) is completed each
day by both staff and parents. During parents’ initial visit, all aspects of baby care
within the nursery school, including arrangements for settling-in, can be discussed with
the Deputy Manager-in-charge of Under 3’s and with the Baby Room Leader.
TADPOLES ONE (children from 12 to 24 months) – also located on
the first floor, our emphasis is on encouraging language development and the further
development of social skills through increasing opportunities for physical and creative
play.
Children remain under the care of the Baby Room Leader, but spend greater periods of
time in the Craft and Play Rooms which are also located on the first floor. Children
begin to relate to others and to share. Dressing up, music, puzzles, the train track,
cars, slides, building blocks, treasure baskets etc., together with painting, sand and
water play, provide stimulating opportunities for young children to discover their world
and to develop manipulative skills. Rest and/or quiet play; looking at books and having
stories read; interacting with children both older and younger than themselves; potty
training and learning to feed themselves are all encouraged when appropriate. Parents
are reminded that many of these activities can be very messy, therefore ‘best’ clothes
should not be worn to nursery school!
As with the Babies, parents of children in Tadpoles One are required to provide suitable
food, drink, nappies etc. The ‘daily diary’ is continued and, at the end of December and
again in July, parents /carers are invited to provide feedback & to discuss their child’s
Learning Journal - a record of children’s routines, activities, progress and friendships.
Every day, the BABIES & TADPOLES ONE have opportunities for outside play and
fresh air, whether on the patios (in wet weather) or in the garden.
TADPOLES TWO (2 year olds) – continued emphasis on
developing language and social skills, in addition to the introduction of Montessori
‘Activities of Everyday Living’ and Sensorial activities, which encourage independence &
self confidence. The nursery school is accommodates up to 17 children under 3 years.
‘Young’ 2 year olds continue to use the Tadpoles One and the Craft Rooms on the first
floor and enjoy physical and creative play, music, singing and stories. Children are
introduced to carefully graded activities to develop everyday skills such as pouring,
threading, squeezing and sorting.
They are shown how to use scissors and glue safely and to use a range of materials,
puzzles and toys which develop gross and fine motor skills and independence. They are
encouraged to return items to their proper place, put on their own shoes and coats,
blow their nose, use the toilet and wash their hands. ‘Older’ 2 years olds generally work
alongside the 3 & 4 year olds in vertical aged groups.
Since September 2012, parents receive, and have the opportunity to discuss, their
child’s 2 year old Progress Check (a record of their development at a point between 2436 months). Parents will continue to receive their child’s Learning Journal at the end of
the Autumn and Summer terms and are encouraged to contribute as much feedback as
they feel relevant. Until a child leaves, parents/carers need to return their child’s
Learning Journal/2year old Progress Check to nursery, so that information for the new
term can be added.
Children in TADPOLES TWO are provided with a healthy morning and afternoon snack
(fresh fruit, vegetables, sandwiches or biscuits with milk) free of charge. However,
unless a cooked nursery lunch is requested, parents need to provide a packed lunch for
their child if they attend during the lunch period (between 12.00pm and 1.00pm).
Unless their child is toilet trained, parents need to provide nappies/pull-ups, nappy
sacks, wet wipes etc.
In the FOUNDATION CLASS (3 & 4 year olds) – children are introduced to the full
Montessori Curriculum, which encompasses all areas of learning within the EYFS, during
core periods of around 3 hours during each morning and afternoon session.
Specific Montessori materials are located in both the Big Room, which faces the
garden, and in Tadpoles 2 (the base room for our 2 yr olds). Children are given the
freedom to move between both rooms as they choose the activities they would like to
do. They continue to use AEL and Sensorial exercises which provide an essential
foundation for language and numeracy skills, as well as an understanding of the world.
Children learn to care for classroom plants and pets and for their environment (the
classroom). Children gain independence and confidence as they develop the self
discipline needed to behave well and the ability to concentrate on an activity for
increasing periods of time. There is continued emphasis on creative play, music & singing
our Giant African Land Snails!
As children progress, particular emphasis is given to numeracy and
literacy skills, together with increasing children’s understanding of their world. When
children start to show an understanding of phonics (through sound games and sandpaper
letters) interesting materials are used to introduce word building for later reading.
When they grasp the concepts of more/less/bigger/smaller than etc., materials such as
the number rods, spindle box and golden beads, stimulate children’s motivation to
develop number skills. Montessori ‘cultural materials’ increases understanding of the
world through project work, craft activities, classroom displays and discussion. Every
day there are opportunities for physical development, music, singing, craft, sand and
water & creative play, within both the indoor and outdoor classrooms.
It is hoped that children who have their 4th birthday between May to August, will
remain at Frogmore during the Autumn term. They are entitled to do so, will continue to
receive Early Years funding and will gain greater benefit from the Montessori
curriculum, which is designed for children up to Key Stage 1 and beyond.
Parents of children in FOUNDATION, receive records of their child’s progress via
their Learning Journal and EYFS Individual Tracker and have an opportunity to discuss
feedback during Parent Consultation meetings. When children leave, they are given a
Transfer Document to pass on to their new class teacher (see Early Years Education
Funding below).
ATTENDANCE – it is important that children attend on a regular basis, in order to
provide continuity, security and the ability to build on newly acquired skills. Children can
become unsettled after extended periods of absence whether through illness, holiday
or where children attend ‘term time only’ (see below).
Particularly at such times, parents are encouraged to build in extra time when dropping
off or collecting their child, so there is time to chat with staff, look at classroom
displays or assist their child in collecting work from their tray.
STAFFING RATIOS:– for BABIES and TADPOLES ONE, the ratio is one adult to
three children. For children in TADPOLES TWO, the ratio is one adult to four children
and in FOUNDATION, the ratio is one adult to thirteen children, as this group is led by
a qualified teacher. However, quite often two adults will work alongside children of
differing ages, as the Montessori approach favours vertical grouping. Additionally,
where a qualified teacher or graduate ‘Early Years Professional’ is not working within
the Foundation class, the ratio may be one adult to eight children.
FURTHER INFORMATION
SETTLING-IN ARRANGEMENTS -New children usually attend for ONE HOUR on
their first day – unaccompanied by their parents/carers. If successful, this is followed
by a TWO HOUR session on the second and third days and a half day session on the
fourth day. Attendance on the fifth day depends on the length of session actually
booked for your child. Generally, settling-in times take place over the space of one
week, although this may be extended if it is felt to be in the child’s best interests.
Settling-in for very young children may vary, depending on discussion between
parents/carers and staff. Parents are encouraged to plan the settling-in period so as to
be able to spend time getting to know staff and routines within the nursery school in an
unhurried way, especially when they return to collect their child.
BREAKFAST, LUNCHES AND SNACKS - Parents are welcome to provide a breakfast
of cereal, fruit, toast or yoghurt for their child if they arrive before 8.45am.
However, all children over 2 years are offered a healthy mid-morning and mid-afternoon
snack of fruit, vegetables, raisins, biscuits or sandwiches with a drink of milk, free of
charge.
* Parents should provide a packed lunch, in a clearly labelled container, if their child
attends between 12.00pm and 1.15pm. Packed lunches are stored in the fridge in the
kitchen to ensure lunches stay fresh. Please support us in encouraging healthy eating, by
not including sweets, crisps, chocolate and sugary drinks in packed lunches.
Alternatively, the nursery lunch menu is displayed in the hallway and is available for
children aged 2 years plus. There is an additional charge for nursery school lunches.
NB
- we are not able to warm up food for children over 2 years
- please inform us (in writing on the Medical Consent Form which accompanies
your child’s Registration Form), if your child has any food/drink allergies. It
may be necessary for you to provide preferred alternatives.
- it is not expected that children who attend the morning or afternoon
session only (i.e. being collected by 12.15pm/arriving by 1.30pm) will have their
lunch at nursery.
CLOTHING - Easy to manage clothing and footwear will help children to gain personal
independence and self-esteem. This is particularly important for children who are
learning to use the toilet, as well as on arrival to/departure from nursery, or when
getting ready to go out to/return from outside play. Dungarees, belts and ‘best clothes’
should be avoided! Additionally, children should bring the following items:* a change of clothing in a small drawstring bag, which can be left on your child’s peg;
* soft indoor shoes/slippers to change into on arrival (not slipper socks please);
* an old shirt for painting/craft/messy activities;
* disposable nappies/pull-ups, wet wipes and nappy sacks as required.
All items should be clearly labelled as looking for lost items,
which are often identical to another child’s, is very time consuming for staff,
annoying for parents and distressing for children!
NOTICE BOARDS – there are several notice boards throughout the building and
notices are often additionally displayed on entrance doors. These carry important
information about policies, staffing, fees, the curriculum, daily routines, reminders, fire
drill, children’s groups, forthcoming events and letters/information for parents. Please
peruse them regularly. It may also be possible to display information YOU may wish to
publicize, but please check with staff first.
CHILDREN’S WELFARE & SAFETY - Please refer to previous information regarding
the safe collection of children from nursery school and to the range of information
displayed on main notice boards. In addition, our ‘WELCOME PACK’ which contains
details of all nursery policies and procedures especially in relation to Safeguarding (for
which we have a particular responsibility), Emergency Procedures, Sickness and
Medication, Behaviour Management, Special Educational Needs etc. is available on our
website. Hard copies are available if necessary. Information about our Complaints
Procedure and Ofsted Registration number, as well as opportunities for consultation and
feedback, is also included. We request that parents/carers/visitors do not use mobile
phones anywhere and at any time whilst on the premises, including the garden - and that
they inform a senior member of staff if they wish to photograph their child.
OTHER ADULTS & PHOTOGRAPHS – We regularly invite other adults into the
nursery school to observe, work with, or talk to the children as part of weekly activities
or project work, and photographs of children engaged in activities, are regularly taken.
Parental permission is sought for photographs which may be included in children’s
Learning Journals or advertising purposes. At all times, full consideration is given to
children’s safety. Parents are fully informed of planned events.
EARLY YEARS EDUCATION FUNDING
From the term after a child’s 3rd birthday and for some 2yr olds, up to 15 hours per
week early education funding, is available free of charge, for a set number of weeks
each term. Parent Declaration forms, obtainable from the nursery school, have to be
completed, signed and returned to us, as specified by the Local Authority.
Parents do not have to use all 15 hours within the same setting. However, too many
changes are not in a child’s best interests and we therefore hope that parents
registering their child at Frogmore Montessori, will be making a commitment to the
well-rounded continuity of early years care and educational experience we offer.
The ‘EARLY YEARS FOUNDATION STAGE’ framework already mentioned, starts at
nursery school and is continued into Reception at primary school. Each child’s ‘Learning
Journal’ documents, in a variety of forms, their achievements during their pre-school
and Foundation years – culminating in their Transfer Document, which goes with them
when they leave.
Although there often seems to be frequent changes within the field of early years
provision, at Frogmore we endeavour to keep parents well informed, both formally and
informally and to give advice and support whenever it would be helpful. Therefore,
parents wanting to discuss any aspect of Early Years provision, funding, term dates
and/or the Montessori curriculum, should not hesitate to speak to any member of staff.
REGISTRATION
Generally, parents contact us to arrange a visit (preferably accompanied by their child),
having accessed our Prospectus online.
Registration and Emergency Consent Forms will be available for completion and, if a
place is offered and confirmed, a non-refundable registration fee of £40.00 becomes
payable. The offer of a place is dependent solely on the availability of space within a
child’s age group.
NOTICE of WITHDRAWAL
ONE CALENDAR MONTH’S NOICE is required should parents wish to withdraw their
child from the nursery school or the monthly fee in lieu. Exceptions cannot be made.
ABSENCES
The nursery school’s budget is based on the number of children enrolled and the fees
received. Overheads, expenses and staffing costs do not diminish if a child is absent.
Therefore fees cannot be refunded or reduced if a child is absent, EXCEPT UNDER
THE CONDITIONS DETAILED BELOW:* IF ONE CALENDAR MONTH’S NOTICE HAS BEEN GIVEN IN WRITING and
acknowledged in writing by the Nursery School Manager AND if the absence is for:- ONE WEEK OR MORE – half payment will be required.
- FOUR WEEKS OR MORE (up to a maximum of six weeks) – a retainer amounting to
ONE QUARTER PAYMENT will be required.
* DURING ANY TWELVE-MONTH PERIOD, THE MAXIMUM NUMBER OF WEEKS FOR
WHICH A REDUCTION IN FEES CAN BE CLAIMED IS SIX WEEKS.
* Where children are in receipt of EARLY YEARS FUNDING or ME 2 FUNDING, there
is no reduction in fees for holidays taken during term time.
Unless the required notice is given, OR a ‘term time only’ arrangement has been agreed
in writing by the Nursery Manager, full fees remain payable.
------------------------------------------------------------------We hope the information given has been helpful. However, please do not hesitate to
contact us if you require further details or would like to arrange a visit.
PLEASE NOTE THAT IT IS ILLEGAL TO SMOKE WITHIN THE NURSERY SCHOOL
OR IT’S GROUNDS AT ANYTIME