HONEY POT DAY NURSERY GARSTON OCTOBER 2017

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NURSERY NEWS OCTOBER 2017

WHAT’S BEEN HAPPENING? We welcomed new children & their families to Honey Pot & the staff have been working very hard to make everyone feel welcome & settled! We hope you are settled too! We Raised £106 for Cracker Jacks the children wore their pajamas and donated to help raise money to support the children with Cracker Jacks! We had our very own Teddy Bear Picnic with their favorite teddys. The children had lots of fun. A group of Pre-School went on a trip to our allotment, we brought back a Huge Marrow! We used it to make cakes. The children were very fascinated by this. A Group of Busy Bee’s also went on a walk around the area to go Conker picking! They collected lots and lots! They explored the textures of Conker’s and made prints with their shells.

COMING UP THIS MONTH

UPCOMING EVENTS 4th October – National walk to school day – We would love for everyone to share their experiences of walking to nursery with us on eyLog! 4th October – World Animal Day – Children are welcome to come to nursery dressed in an animal costume, animal themed clothing or bring in their favourite animal themed object. 5th October – Sukkot – The children will be learning about & involved in activities relating to this Jewish festival. 10th October- Nursery Photographer – the children can get their pictures taken, if you do not attend that day you can come in 10:30 onwards and wait. 16th October – World Food Day – The children will be involved in many food related activities. 19th October – Diwali – The children will be involved in themed activities relating to this Hindu festival of lights. 20th October – Halloween themed messy play with Mums session 2:30 – 3:30 pm 31st October – Children are welcome to dress up for Halloween, so be sure to come to nursery in your spookiest creations 31st October – Pre-School will be going on a trip Pumpkin Picking! They will be able to make some pumpkin soup for all their friends at nursery!

Check out our blog for photos of events!

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STAFF INFORMATION

EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH Rachael Mallon- Rachael has Worked really hard to support the

management team. Rachael loves to see children learn

and develop. Rachael always puts staff first and is happy

to help and support others.

ROOM OF THE MONTH

HONEY BEES- All staff in honey bees room have worked really hard to settle in new children. Working alongside parents to provide partnership and smooth transition. We hope you are as happy as the children are!

CHILDREN’S PROGRESS DATA ANALYSIS JUNE 2017 As a whole the nursery’s strongest area of development are being imaginative, Technology and making relationship. Our identified areas for improvement are writing, numbers and shape space and measures. You will see parent challenges set by your child’s room in support of the areas for improvement.

DATA ANALYSIS NEXT DUE OCTOBER 2017

REMINDERS Please can parents ensure that they are

providing spare clothes for their children.

Also, as we are an all-weather nursery there

are times where we will venture outside in

the rain, can parents ensure that their

children bring a waterproof coat to nursery.

Remember to update your eyLog app

regularly so you can fully access all of the

features.

Don’t forget about our nursery app which

sends out useful reminders to parents as

well as some other great features including

parent questionnaires.

STAFF TRAINING Chelsea has just attended designated safeguarding training.

Chelsea has also just completed SENCo Training. Rachael R & Demi will be attended 2 year check training. Alison – QI SEND cluster training

MESSAGE FROM CENTRAL SUPPORT “We have just opened our fantastic new training facilities at our new Wavertree site. The training room will be used to train Honey Pot staff and those from other nurseries. Our staff will be able to access even more training now which will have a positive impact on their practices in the nurseries!”

Alison & Chelsea

Management Team x

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BUMBLE BEES NEWSLETTER OCTOBER 2017

FOCUS OF THE MONTH (SETTLING NEW CHILDREN IN) We have welcomed lots of new babies throughout the month. They have all settled great with their key group and are enjoying nursery environment. PLOD Our last focus was on Bubbles the children explored bubbles in various of ways e.g. bubble baths. Bubble blowing, bubble painting etc. they have had lots of fun exploring their sense and learning new physical movements to reach out! This also helped Annabelle to take her first steps! Well done Annabelle!

COMING UP THIS MONTH

UPCOMING EVENTS 4th October – World Animal Day – Children are welcome to come to nursery dressed in an animal costume, animal themed clothing or bring in their favourite animal themed object. 5th October – Sukkot – The children will be learning about & involved in activities relating to this Jewish festival. 10th October- Nursery Photographer – the children can get their pictures taken, if you do not attend that day you can come in 10:30 onwards and wait. 16th October – World Food Day – The children will be involved in many food related activities. 19th October – Diwali – The children will be involved in themed activities relating to this Hindu festival of lights. 20th October – Halloween themed messy play with Mums session 2:30 – 3:30 pm 31ST OCTOBER – CHILDREN ARE WELCOME TO DRESS UP FOR HALLOWEEN, SO BE SURE TO COME TO NURSERY IN YOUR SPOOKIEST CREATIONS FOR OUR PARTY 3-4! www.honeypotnursery.co.uk

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MONTHLY FOCUS NURSERY RHYMES The children’s new interest is going to be nursery rhymes. This will help bring on their communication and language helping them learn new words and babbling along! We also have caterpillar music who will help support this in her sessions.

BIRTHDAYS Riley B - 31.10.17

NEW STARTERS We would like to welcome our new

Starters: Riley B, Riley S, Rory, Harvey,

Nancy, Cora, Cary, Nika, Bonnie, Jacob,

Nathan, Skyla, Connor, Marcus, Alice,

Archie. They have all settled in really well.

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STAFF INFORMATION

STAFF HOLIDAYS SOPHIE – W/C 2ND OCTOBER FOR 5 DAYS MICHAELA – 26TH OCTOBER FOR 1 DAY LAUREN – 27TH OCTOBER FOR 1 DAY

CHILDREN’S PROGRESS DATA ANALYSIS JUNE 2017 In our Bumble Bee room 88% of children are inline or above for Speaking. 93% of our children are inline or above for listening and attention.

DATA ANALYSIS NEXT DUE OCTOBER 2017

REMINDERS Please can you remember to bring in Changes of clothes (daily), nappies and breast/formula milk.

PARENT CHALLENGE We would love you to send in your Nursery rhyme videos of yourself/families or siblings to join in with Plod of the month.

EXTRA ACTIVITIES

CATERPILLAR MUSIC Nursery rhymes to help build up communication and language also exploring musical instruments to help our physical development

(Bumble Bee’s

Jessica, Lauren,

Michaela, Danielle

& Sophie.)

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BUSY BEES NEWSLETTER OCTOBER 2017

FOCUS OF THE MONTH This month we have enjoyed a pyjama day to raise money for crackerjacks charity. The children enjoyed wearing their pyjamas and bringing their favourite cuddly toy for an afternoon picnic.

We also enjoyed going on a walk around the local area to look for conkers. The children enjoyed finding them and putting them in a bag to bring back to nursery.

COMING UP THIS MONTH

UPCOMING EVENTS 19TH OCTOBER – DIWALI The children will be doing activities based on the Hindu festival of light. We will also be getting messy using lots of different coloured paints. 31st OCTOBER – HALLOWEEN The children are welcome to come to nursery dressed up as something spooky! We will be making Halloween masks and pumpkin plates! Check out our blog for photos of events! www.honeypotnursery.co.uk

MONTHLY FOCUS FIVE SENSES Throughout October we will be focusing on the five senses. The children are eager to explore new things by using all of their senses. We will be making smelling bags for the children to guess what is inside, exploring different textures to touch and listening to different sounds.

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BIRTHDAYS

In October, we will be celebrating the

following birthdays:

- Grace - Ethan - Hallie - Thomas G - Hollie - Jacob - Nia

NEW STARTERS I would like to welcome all of the new children and families to Honey Pot. It has been lovely getting to know all of the new children and watching them interact with their new friends.

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STAFF INFORMATION

Unfortunately, we are sad to say goodbye to Abbie. Abbie has been with us for a while and she is now going to be venturing off to start a new journey. We will be sad to see her go and wish her all the luck for the future.

STAFF HOLIDAYS NIKITA (31ST OCOTBER)

CHILDREN’S PROGRESS DATA ANALYSIS JUNE 2017 86% of our children are in line with people and communities age 84% of our children are in line with speaking for their age 9% of our children are below in numbers 7% of our children are below in managing feelings We will be focusing on numbers with the children and managing feelings.

DATA ANALYSIS NEXT DUE OCTOBER 2017

REMINDERS

NAPPIES Please ensure you check the daily diaries for messages regarding your child needing more nappies.

SPARE CLOTHES AND COAT Please bring a bag for your child with a spare change of clothes inside. As the weather is getting colder the children will need coats. Please bring one in so we can continue to do outdoor activities during the colder months.

TOYS If your child likes to bring toys to nursery could you ensure that the toys are put in their bags on their pegs when they arrive.

PARENT CHALLENGE FAMILY PHOTOGRAPHS If possible, could you send some pictures to us via eylog or email to us of your child with their family as we are going to display these in our home corner and it may help the new children to settle in.

EXTRA ACTIVITIES

JUMPING JACKS During September, Lucy from Jumping Jacks focused on introducing the children to the songs we sing and the different props we use. They all thoroughly enjoyed

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it and are excited when they see Lucy arrive.

(Lots of love from

Rachael, Demi,

Nikita, Abbie and

Mel)

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HONEY BEES NEWSLETTER OCTOBER 2017

FOCUS OF THE MONTH (SETTLING NEW CHILDREN IN) We have welcomed lots of new babies throughout the month. They have all settled great with their key group and are enjoying nursery environment. Cracker Jacks – the children enjoyed a lovely day at nursery wearing their pyjamas and enjoying fun activities throughout the day. Music Sessions – the children have had lots of fun exploring the different sounds to objects we have had all our pots and pans out and exploring our musical instruments to the different loud and quiet sounds!

COMING UP THIS MONTH

UPCOMING EVENTS 4th October – World Animal Day – Children are welcome to come to nursery dressed in an animal costume, animal themed clothing or bring in their favourite animal themed object. 5th October – Sukkot – The children will be learning about & involved in activities relating to this Jewish festival. 10th October- Nursery Photographer – the children can get their pictures taken, if you do not attend that day you can come in 10:30 onwards and wait. 16th October – World Food Day – The children will be involved in many food related activities. 19th October – Diwali – The children will be involved in themed activities relating to this Hindu festival of lights. 20th October – Halloween themed messy play with Mums session 2:30 – 3:30 pm 31ST OCTOBER – CHILDREN ARE WELCOME TO DRESS UP FOR HALLOWEEN, SO BE SURE TO COME TO NURSERY IN YOUR SPOOKIEST CREATIONS FOR OUR PARTY 3-4! www.honeypotnursery.co.uk

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MONTHLY FOCUS FOOD! Our new PLOD focus is going to be about food. Babies use their taste buds and mouths to discover and explore food as well as pretty much anything they can get their little hands on. It’s a crucial part of baby development and we should encourage it to help them learn their senses.

BIRTHDAYS Teddy 5-10-17

NEW STARTERS We would like to welcome Archie, Toby

and Teddy into our honey bee’s room

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STAFF INFORMATION

STAFF CHANGES Unfortunately, we will be saying goodbye to Sarah on the 3/10/17 as she will be leaving us to start a new adventure. We wish Sarah all the best for her new journey.

STAFF HOLIDAYS

HEIDI W/C 23RD OCTOBER

CHILDREN’S PROGRESS DATA ANALYSIS JUNE 2017 94% of children in our room are on target or above for moving and handling. 94% of children in our Honey Bee’s Room are above or on target for being imaginative. In the area of Numeracy 74% of children are inline or above when using children’s progress trackers.

DATA ANALYSIS NEXT DUE OCTOBER 2017

REMINDERS Please can you remember to bring in Changes of clothes (daily), nappies and breast/formula milk.

PARENT CHALLENGE We would love you to send in your Nursery rhyme videos of yourself/families or siblings to join in with Plod of the month.

EXTRA ACTIVITIES

CATERPILLAR MUSIC Nursery rhymes to help build up communication and language also exploring musical instruments to help our physical development.

(Honey Bee’s

Heidi, Charlotte &

Sarah.)

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WORKER BEES NEWSLETTER OCTOBER 2017

FOCUS OF THE MONTH Our focus this month is ‘The seven Continents of the world’. Pre-school love this focus and have are extremely keen to learn new songs and the name of each.

BIRTHDAYS; Grace 03/10/14 Danny 09/10/13 George 26/10/13 Jasmine 08/10/13

COMING UP THIS MONTH

UPCOMING EVENTS

• 10th October; Nursery Photograph Day; all children are welcome to get their pictures taken from the photographer, if your child does not attend on this day they can come in at 10am and onwards and wait for their photograph.

• 16th October; World food day – we will be planning fun and stimulating food activities to celebrate different cultures.

• 20th October – Halloween themed messy play with Mums sessions 2.30 – 3.30pm.

• 31st October – Halloween! Children are welcome to dress in their spookiest creation, we are having a party from 3-4pm.

Check out our blog for photos of events!

www.honeypotnursery.co.uk

MONTHLY FOCUS We aim to settle all of the new children

into the room and prepare for Halloween

based upon their interests.

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STAFF INFORMATION

STAFF HOLIDAYS Rachael M; 5th -9th October Jael; 11th-13th October Staff covering those on Annual leave; Lorna Davis/ Frankie Ford

STAFF CHANGES We would like to welcome Lauren into our pre school room, Lauren is studying NVQ Level 2 in child care. Lauren has been with our company for a short period of time and has settled in with our team really well and she loves to see the children learn and develop.

CHILDREN’S PROGRESS • 100% of children are in line with moving and

handling

• Understanding & reading is an area for improvement and focus within the room

DATA ANALYSIS NEXT DUE OCTOBER 2017

REMINDERS

WINTER; Can I please remind you all to bring a coat on put it on your own child’s peg for outdoor play time.

SPARE CLOTHES; Can you please ensure you put spare clothes in your child’s bag for when necessary (e.g. messy play, water play and accidents)

PARENT CHALLENGE Can you please email or send family photos via eylog for our display board outside of the room ‘My family’. Thank you.

EXTRA ACTIVITIES

FUN FRENCH French Pete has been focusing on autumn, puppets shows, counting to 10 in French and welcoming the new children to his lessons.

Rachael Mallon – Room

leader

Jael Casas – Practitioner

Lauren Scaife - Practitioner

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