HOPSCOTCH MONTESSORI

NURSERY

And

FOREST SCHOOL

HOPSCOTCH MONTESSORI NURSERY

And

FOREST SCHOOL

Prospectus

"to assist the child, we must provide him with an environment which will enable him

to develop freely" Maria Montessori

“Our care of the child should be governed, not by the desire to make him learn

things, but by the endeavour always to keep burning within him that light which is

called intelligence.” Maria Montessori

“The voice of children is highly valued, their likes and dislikes inform the planning of

activities, which are well thought out and based on what the children enjoy.”

Ofsted 2013

“The Montessori environment and the positive influence of the teachers within the

setting, promote the development of children’s self-esteem, independence and

confidence” Montessori Accreditation Report 2013

“The best start in school life you could ever give your children”. Parent

The Gospel Hall

Beadles Lane

Old Oxted

Surrey RH8 9JJ

Tel 07954023827 (during nursery hours)

info@hopscotchmontessori.co.uk

Introduction

Hopscotch Montessori Nursery School in Oxted is a small setting with a reputation for

providing excellent quality education and care. We attract children from Oxted,

Godstone, Caterham, Edenbridge, Westerham and outlying villages.

Hopscotch Montessori Nursery we follow the Montessori Philosophy which

emphasises the individuality of each child. We believe that children learn best in

their own way at their own pace. The driving concept is the nurturing of the child's

natural joy of learning.

Hopscotch Montessori Nursery in Oxted is accredited with the Montessori Evaluation

and Accreditation Board which aims to ensure that all schools using the Montessori

name offer high quality education and care to children. It also acknowledges and

supports good Montessori practice.

Contact details

Principal Anna Johansson

Address The Gospel Hall, Beadles Lane, Old Oxted, Surrey RH8 9JJ

Telephone Office

07954023827 During session times

Email info@hopscotchmontessori.co.uk

Website www.hopscotchmontessori.co.uk

Or

Find us on face book

Our Mission

At Hopscotch Montessori Nursery each child is valued as an

individual. Our driving concept is to nurture the child’s natural joy

of learning empowering them to learn in their own way at their

own pace.

In a safe and stimulating child orientated environment our

children can explore and learn freely encouraging them to

become the best they can be. We aim for our children to leave us

independent, capable and valued members of the community.

Aims and Objectives

Aim

To provide a happy, caring, safe and stimulating child orientated

environment for every child in which each can explore and learn

freely.

Goals

To meet the requirements of the EYFS whilst upholding the principles of

The Montessori Method

To encourage children to learn for themselves and to be able to make

choices and decisions

To encourage independence and confidence within your child

To acknowledge that parents are the primary educators and to work

closely with parents to gain knowledge of each individual child and

their experiences

Staff with Montessori Qualifications and/or experience are on duty at

all times.

To make your child aware of the wider world by providing opportunities

to experience and learn about multicultural practices.

To promote mutual respect for others and the environment.

To promote a child led learning environment allowing each child to

develop according to their own needs and potential.

Age

Children can attend from their 2nd birthday to school age

Admission

A place is allocated to a child on receipt of a completed Registration Form and the

£50 non-refundable registration fee. We recommend that you visit Hopscotch

Montessori Nursery during one of our open days before completing the form.

Forest School

We have a Forest School on Tuesday and Thursday mornings for children age 3 and

above between the hours of 9.30 and 12.30. It is held off site in local woodland and

costs £20 per session with minimum enrolment of 6 sessions. Free Education

Entitlement hours can not be used for Forest School. Forest school is closed for the

Autumn term.

Free Educational Entitlement

Currently all 3 and 4 year olds are entitled to 15 hours free pre-school education the

term after they turn 3. Additionally some 2 year olds are also eligible to 15 hours free

pre-school education. At Hopscotch Montessori Nursery these hours are available in

multiples of 3 or 5 and there is an additional cost for the morning and afternoon

sessions for 3 and 4 year olds.

Hours

Hopscotch Montessori Nursery is open term time only for 38 weeks of the year.

Monday to Friday 09.15 – 15.30

There are 3 sessions available per day

Session Time

Morning session - short 9.15 to 12.30

Morning session - longer 9.15 to 13.30

All day 9.15 to 14.45

Extended day 9.15 to 15.30

Children on morning sessions and full days will need a pack lunch and morning

snack as we eat in the main hall at 12pm. Children attending afternoon sessions will

not need to bring a packed lunch/snack as we would expect the children to have

eaten lunch prior to arriving at Hopscotch.

A charge which is in excess of that of the pro rata hourly rate will be levied if children

are collected after these times without prior arrangement.

Meals

Fresh milk and water are available to the children throughout the session. Snacks

and lunches are provided by the parents.

Nappies

There is not a requirement for children to be toilet trained.

Nappies and creams to be supplied by parents.

Other settings

We recommend that children only attend one setting. Please note the EYFS states

that “providers must enable a regular two way flow of information with parents

and/or carers and between providers if a child is attending more than one setting.”

Parents

We work in close partnership with parents. The well-being of the child is dependent

on good relationships between staff and parents based on mutual respect.

Fees

For children aged 3 and 4 years not eligible for Free Early Education

Session Time Cost

Morning session 9.15 to 12.30 £20

Longer morning session 9.15 to 13.30 £25

All day 9.15 – 14.45 £33

Extended day 9.15 to 15.30 £37.50

For children eligible for Free Early Education

Session Time Additional cost

Morning session 9.15 to 12.30 £7.50

Longer morning session 9.15 – 13.30 £8.50

All day 9.15 – 14.45 £9.50

Full day 9.15 to 15.30 £10.50

Funding for FEET (2 year olds) children is fully covered.

Extra hours can be purchased at a rate of £6.50 per hour.

Children must be collected on time. Late collection will incur a charge of £20 plus £5

for extra 15 minutes or part thereof.

Fees are payable termly in advance and a full term's notice must be given in writing

when a child is to leave nursery, otherwise a full term's fees must be paid. Full

payment must be received within 14 days, unless alternative arrangements have

been agreed, otherwise a charge of 10% will be levied. Refunds will not be made for

holiday taken in term time, sickness or closure due to adverse weather conditions.

Our day

09.15 Children arrive, hang up coats and change into their indoor shoes.

09.20 Work cycle begins. Children choose their activities and work with the

materials throughout the morning.

Snack Available throughout the morning until 11.30. The children choose

for themselves when they would like snack.

Outside play The garden is available for the children throughout the morning.

They are free to go in and out as they please.

11.45 Circle time including a story, singing, “telling our news” and

changing the calendar.

12.00- 12.30 Lunch

12.30 Morning only children Shoes on and go home

12.30 -13.00 All day children Quiet time after lunch - listen to

music/ story

13.00 Afternoon only children arrive Take off shoes/coats and change

into indoor shoes

13.15 Afternoon work cycle and activities begin

Outside play The garden is available for the children throughout the afternoon.

They are free to go in and out as they please.

15.15 Everyone gets ready to go home. Change shoes and put coats on.

15.30 Collected by parents.

Afternoon Activities

Each day we have a focussed activity available, one in the morning and one in

the afternoon. Children are encouraged to join in on these.

These activities are included in the fees.

Day Focussed Activity

Monday Cookery

Tuesday Gardening

Wednesday Art

Thursday PE

Friday Sewing

HOPSCOTCH MONTESSORI NURSERY

AND

FOREST SCHOOL

Thank you for coming to see what we get up to at Hopscotch Montessori

Nursery. It was a pleasure to show you around.

If you would like a place for your child please fill in the Registration Form and

return to The Gospel Hall, Beadles Lane, Old Oxted, Surrey RH8 9JJ (during

term time) or send a signed copy to info@hopscotchmontessori.co.uk

On receipt of payment of the £50.00 fee we will contact you to confirm your

registration.

Bank Account Sort code Ref

NatWest 11651210 602428 Childs surname

We will endeavour to accommodate the days you have requested but this is

not always possible. You will then be put on a waiting list for the days you

require.

A Johansson

Anna Johansson

Owner / Manager

The Gospel Hall, Beadles Lane, Old Oxted, Surrey

RH8 9JJ

Tel 07954023827 (during nursery hours)

Email info@hopscotchmontessori.co.uk

Registration Form Childs Details

Booking Requirements

Preferred starting date

Please indicate the days that you would prefer.

There is a minimum requirement of 2 sessions per week. Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

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If you would like the extended day option of until 15.30 please tick here

Please specify which days you would like for extended finishes below:

Childs Surname Childs forename

Parents Names

Date of Birth Gender M/F

Home address

Home telephone number Email address

We will try to accommodate your preference but this is not always possible.

Terms and Conditions

A non-refundable registration fee of £50.00 is charged to reserve your child’s

place. Please pay by BACS to 60-24-28, account 11651210, quoting your child’s

surname as the reference.

For the convenience of parents /guardians the nursery is open and fully staffed

for 38 weeks of the year. We therefore regret that there is no reduction fee

for any absences from nursery for holidays or sickness or if the nursery needs

to close due to adverse weather conditions.

Fees are payable termly. Invoices are issued at the end of each term in advance

of the following term and payment is within 14 days. Late payments will be

subject to a surcharge of £20.

Leaving. 1 terms notice in writing or 1 terms fees in lieu of notice is required

when a child leaves the nursery. Reducing days - 4 weeks written notice is

needed if you wish to reduce your days.

The school reserves the right to increase fees with 1 terms notice.

In the term before your child starts you will be invited for a short induction

session where you will be given a Welcome Pack containing an Enrolment Form

which must be returned as soon as possible.

A charge of £20 per 15 minutes or part thereof will be levied if children are

collected late without prior arrangement.

I confirm I have read and understood the terms and conditions provided with this

information and request a place is reserved for my child as detailed above. I

understand that a full terms notice is required should I no longer require my child to

start at Hopscotch Montessori Nursery otherwise I will become liable to pay the first

terms fees in full.

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Please print form and either send a scanned copy to info@hopscotchmontessori.co.uk or

send to the above address. (Post is picked up term time only.)