June Newsletter 2022
June Newsletter 2022
Queen Elizabeth’s Platinum Jubilee
Covid-19 protective measures still in place:
Now restrictions are over, and life is starting to return to normal we have adjusted our protective measures. However, we still believe that some measures are still advisable so we can continue to protect the children and staff at Giggles.
Please see the protective measures that remain in place on the nursery website.
Building works continue
Change to entrance and exit
We are near the end of our building works. We were originally advised it would take approximately 3 weeks; however there is some things that need to completed. The kitchen is fitted but the tiling of the walls is still needed to be started.
We will keep you updated on the completion date.
1 piece of fruit per day
On your agreement form we requested that each child provided 1 piece of fresh fruit per day. We are providing a bowl outside the nursery door, please place your piece of fruit into the bowl each day.
Starting School?
Please can I ask you to inform the nursery as soon as possible if you intend to move onto school this September 2022. We require the name of the school that your child will be going to and the date (if known) In many cases children do not start school straight away on the 1st September, you can stay at Giggles right up to your child’s first day at school. If you are entitled to 30hrs free funding you can attend ½ day at school and ½ day at Nursery. Please talk to one of the managers, who can give you more information if required. Please inform of us the leave dates, we do require a written 4 weeks’ notice period as per your agreement.
Topic of the Month
The world around us/ Where we come from
We will be looking at what countries we come from and looking at the world around us, different cultures and customs.
We will also be completing transition to school paperwork and ensuring the children are ready for the next step of their adventure.
Parents involvement
If you would like to come into the nursery to share any of your interests or specialities such as reading a story in your home language, gardening, cooking etc please talk to one of the management team.
Immunisations
Is your child fully immunised?
Please talk to one of the Giggles team if you require any help or advice
Parents questionnaires
Please could all parents complete a questionnaire and return it back to the nursery as soon as possible.
These help us to reflect on our services and ensures parents involvement on how we operate.
Hot Weather
As hot weather is approaching, please can you bring in sun cream and sun hats for your child.
We ask that these are clearly labelled with your child’s name.
Children must be appropriately dressed for hot weather including the above in order to play outside.
Important Notice
We would like to inform all parents, from September 1st 2022 there will be an increase in nursery fees. Please ask a member of staff for the new updated price list.
Children who have turned 3 years between April and 31st August will have the option to provide their child with food from home or pay a fee of £2.00 per day from September, which will be invoiced monthly.
Please speak to a member of the management team if you have any queries on this
Supervised tooth brushing programme
The nursery is in the process of joining a supervised tooth brushing programme within the nursery. Over the next few weeks, we will ask all parents to complete a permission form so that your child can take part in this special and healthy activity within their nursery day.
Message from The Giggles Team
Many thanks for taking time the to read this information
From all the team at Giggles
