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Woodlands Nursery ‌ part of the 3-19 all-through Yate International Academy
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CONTENTS What parents say about us ����������������������������������� 2 About us ��������������������������������������������������������������� 3 Life @ Woodlands Nursery ����������������������������������� 4 A Day in the life ���������������������������������������������������� 5 Development and learning ������������������������������ 6 - 7
Sessions and prices ��������������������������������������������� 8 Uniform ����������������������������������������������������������������� 8 To apply �������������������������������������������������������������� 10
WHAT OUR PARENTS SAY ABOUT US
Did you know 34 year olds are entitled to 15 hours FREE nursery provision per we ek?
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ABOUT US WELCOME TO WOODLANDS NURSERY!
THE RIDINGS’ FEDERATION OF ACADEMIES
We are a community based early years setting within the Woodlands Primary Phase of Yate International Academy. Our Nursery aims to provide, high quality early years provision for 3-4 year olds. Our learning community gives our youngest explorers the opportunity to build a solid and secure foundation to their ‘building blocks’ of learning.
The Ridings’ Federation of Academies supports the learning and development of over 2,700 students in Bristol and South Gloucestershire through Yate and Winterbourne International Academies, Woodlands Primary Phase, Woodlands Nursery and The Ridings’ Federation Sixth Form.
This is done through involving you as partners in your child’s development and progression throughout their academic journey with us. Each child will have daily access to a vast range of exciting and playful experiences, within a language rich environment. This gives us the basis to support your child to become a confident communicator, a magical mover and an empowered individual. Your child will have experienced the essential skills to be prepared for life-long learning.
The Federation was established in 2009 with the core purpose of raising and sustaining educational standards. Since then over £35 million has been invested in new facilities which will ensure that our students benefit from the best state-of-the-art educational resources available. With such close support from Woodlands Primary Phase, Yate International Academy, and the Ridings’ Federation’s business partners, we can offer some innovative and exciting activities and best practices in childcare. Thanks to this support, our team are committed and passionate about caring for your child.
Nursery
Woodlands Nursery for 3-4 year olds
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Woodlands Primary Phase for 4-11 year olds
YIA Secondary Phase for 11-19 year olds
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LIFE @ WOODLANDS NURSERY We appreciate it can be difficult to choose the right provision for your child so we aim to make it as easy and relaxing for you as possible. Please feel free to visit anytime.
BENEFITS OF WOODLANDS NURSERY ★★ Nursery classes for 3-4 year olds ★★ Eases transition for children entering the Primary Phase
CLASSROOM TEACHER VS NURSERY MANAGER Research has shown that good early years teaching makes a difference to childrens holistic development. This is why our Nursery is led by a qualified teacher with additional, specialised training in the 0-5 age range.
★★ A chance to build early friendships which potentially last until post 16 ★★ 15 hours of free Nursery sessions for all 3-4 year olds ★★ Support with applying to claim up to 70% of the cost from the childcare component of Working Families Tax credits ★★ An individualised, play based curriculum which is overseen by a qualified teacher, specialising in the 0-5 curriculum
g Ma inta inin g rati os and utilisin to: us ps hel t additional suppor child ★★ give time and attention to each r ★★ talk with the children about thei s interests and acti vitie ★★ help children to experience and benefit from the acti vities we provide ore ★★ allow the children to safely expl and be adventurous
ASSESSMENT AND LEARNING DIARIES The Nursery keeps a record of achievement for each child in the form of a Learning Diary. Your child’s Learning Diary provides information about your child’s needs, activities, interests and progress.
IN PARTNERSHIP WITH PARENTS/CARERS Communicating and developing a positive relationship between our staff and parents/carers helps create a happy and nurturing atmosphere. We will communicate regularly, provide reports, and raise particularly positive stories about their day. Of course, we will not shy away from any problems either, allowing any issues to be addressed quickly.
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Absolutely love W oodlands Nursery and the way it’s managed. My so n looks forward to attending. Great work!
DAY IN THE LIFE Our nursery day runs in two 3-hour sessions: 8:40-11:40am and 12:20-3:20pm. We also offer lunch club for children who are staying all day. ON ARRIVAL You and your child will be greeted at the door by one of our Nursery Team Members. This will give you the opportunity to hand over any information to the people who will be looking after your child that day. After hanging up their belongings, your child will be able to join their friends to explore the inviting opportunities in the nursery environment that day. SESSIONS These sessions are exciting opportunities to free-flow throughout the indoor and outdoor classrooms, or to visit our ‘snack café’. Children are encouraged to be as independent as possible during these times with careful adult supervision to extend children’s learning and explorations. We also hold short snappy small group sessions which help to build children’s knowledge and understanding through a broad and balanced curriculum. LUNCH CLUB Our children really enjoy our lunch club as it’s a time to sit, chat and form friendships whilst enjoying a healthy packed lunch from home. Children share this time with the adults they have been learning and exploring with during the day and this is a great opportunity to build conversation skills and to learn from our adults. We also offer a breakfast and afterschool club so please ask for details.
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DEVELOPMENT AND LEARNING The Learning Environment provides a range of carefully structured play-based activities, following the interests and learning needs we develop with your child. These rich learning experiences, across all areas of the Early Years Foundation Stage, are both teacher-led and created by children using their own ideas. Throughout the day your child will have a wonderful time discovering, exploring, observing and creating within the high quality learning environment.
THE EARLY YEARS FOUNDATION STAGE Our provision reflects the four overarching principles of the Statutory Framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage:a A Unique Child Every child is a unique child who is constantly learning and can be resilient, capable, confident and self-assured. Positive Relationships Children learn to be strong and independent through positive relationships. Enabling Environments Children learn and develop well in enabling environments, in which their experiences respond to their individual needs and there is a strong partnership between practitioners, parents and carers. Learning and Development Children develop and learn in different ways and at different rates. The framework covers the education and care of all children in early years provision including children with special educational needs and disabilities.
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This nursery is ou tstanding and re ally encourages the progress of my so n in his learning an d social skills. I am so glad I picked you Woodlands!
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AREAS OF DEVELOPMENT AND LEARNING For each area, the level of progress that children are expected to have attained by the end of the Early Years Foundation Stage is defined by the Early Learning Goals. PRIME AREAS
SPECIFIC AREAS
Personal, social and emotional development
Literacy
★★ making relationships
★★ reading
★★ writing
★★ self confidence and self awareness ★★ managing feelings and behaviour
Physical development
Mathematics ★★ numbers
★★ space
★★ shapes
★★ measure
★★ moving and handling ★★ health and self-care
Understanding the world ★★ people and communications
Communication and language ★★ listening and attention
★★ the world ★★ technology
★★ understanding ★★ speaking Expressive arts and design ★★ exporing and using media and materials ★★ being imaginative
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PREPARING FOR WOODLANDS PRIMARY PHASE Woodlands Nursery is the perfect stepping stone into Woodlands Primary Phase and the all-through Yate International Academy. Woodlands aims to develop the whole child, physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually, so that they are able to achieve their full potential.
BENEFITS OF WOODLANDS PRIMARY PHASE ★★ Part of the all-through Yate International Academy ★★ Provides consistency for your child ★★ Is within walking distance of any siblings at the secondary phase ★★ Provides fantastic educational visits and residential trips ★★ Has a wonderful enriching outdoor space ★★ Has close links with businesses and educational organisations ★★ Encourages creativity ★★ Uses specialist subject teachers from the Secondary Phase ★★ Has dedicated staff to ensure your child has the best start to their education
Primary pupils are increasingly achieving more Ofsted, 2012
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SESSIONS AND PRICES OPENING HOURS 8.40am - 3.20pm, 5 days a week, term-time only. Each nursery day is broken into a morning and afternoon session with a lunch club in-between. If your child is staying for the full day he/she will require lunch club. ★★ Morning session: 8.40am - 11.40am (3 hours) ★★ Lunch club: 11.40am - 12.20pm (40 mins) ★★ Afternoon session: 12.20 - 3.20pm (3 hours)
15 HOURS FREE FUNDING Parent/carers are entitled to 15 hours free funding for all 3-4 year olds. This represents five morning or afternoon sessions for free! What is more, we can organise this claim on your behalf!
SESSION COSTS ★★ £12.60 per 3-hour session ★★ Lunch club (optional): £1.90 each day (please bring a healthy packed lunch if your child is staying for lunch club)
UNIFORM While uniform is optional at Woodlands Nursery, we do request the children wear the branded sweatshirts and polo shirts in the nursery colours and grey trousers/skirts. These are available to purchase at a low cost via Initially Yours. Visit their Yate branch, or order online via www. initiallyyours.co.uk.
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TO APPLY
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So impressed wi th everything tha t is done here, fro m the activities to the efforts the sta ff put in. Thank you so m uch.
★★ Step 1: Complete and return the application form including the sessions and hours you require. ★★ Step 2: We will organise the 15 hours free provision on your behalf. Payment for additional sessions and/or lunch clubs can be paid via standing order/ cash/cheque. ★★ Step 3: You will receive confirmation of your child’s place and start date. ★★ Step 4: A nursery staff member will make a home visit to meet you and your child in the comfort of your own home to discuss the needs of your child and to ensure they will feel happy and safe. ★★ Step 5: Your child will receive the free sweatshirt on their first day. We hope that you and your child enjoy being an important part of Woodlands Nursery and the all-through Yate International Academy. Additional information and policy documents are available on our website www.trfyia.org.uk/woodlandsnursery
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Woodlands Nursery Sundridge Park Yate BS37 4HB
01454 866812 Tel Email primary@trfyia.org.uk Web trfyia.org.uk/woodlandsnursery
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