March Newsletter 2023
March Newsletter 2023
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. Measure in place
Children not to be brought into nursery if unwell
- If your child develops covid-19 we request that you keep your child at home for 5 days and whilst they have a temperature. This will help protect other children and their families, as well as our nursery workforce, which will help to keep the nursery open so we can deliver the education to all children.
- Children’s temperatures will continue to be checked on arrival
- The nursery will continue to carry out deep cleans of the building and equipment.
- We request that parents wear a face mask unless they have a medical condition or are pregnant.
If you would like your child to have a hot meal at nursery this will be chargeable unless your child claims 2-year funding. Please discuss this matter with Tanya or Agnes.
All our meals are nutritious and healthy. Nikki takes great pride in providing hot delicious meals daily with fresh ingredients.
I would like to remind parents the nursery is a NUT FREE environment and we expect parents not to put nuts or nut products in packed lunches please.
Please ensure you have informed the nursery if your child has any existing or new food allergies.
Topic of the Month
Life cycles & looking at growth
This month we will be learning about different life cycles such butterflies, frogs etc.
We will also be looking at the changes in the environment, like buds appearing on the trees, growth of flowers and leaves.
World book day is on 2nd March 2023, we would like if you could bring in your child’s favourite story on
this day.
We will be celebrating St David’s Day, St Patricks Day and Mother’s Day
Parents involvement
- We have sent out consent forms to support oral health in the nursery and with the children. If you have not received one of these please do let us know.
- If you would like to come in to the nursery to read a story, please speak to one of the staff.
- I would like to take this opportunity to thank parents for filling in and returning the feedback sheets from our last parents evening.
- We have introduced a wow box for parents to contribute to the children’s learning by sharing what they have learnt at home.
We have also got a suggestion box for you to share any that you may have.
30 hours funding for 3 years old
If you are claiming 15hrs funding and working, you may be entitled to 30hrs free funding. Please ask Tanya for further details.
We would like to remind parents that if your child is claiming a free funding place, they are required to attend their sessions.
1 piece of fresh fruit per day
Please ensure your child brings 1 piece of fresh fruit to the nursery per day. This promotes healthy eating, oral health and sharing with their friends. There will be a bowl outside for you to put your daily piece of fruit in to.
Health & Safety
We kindly ask parents to park in allocated parking spaces only, as we have noticed cars have been blocking the large gates in the car park. We also ask that cars are not parked by the entrance door as this is a fire exit. We need these kept clear in case of an emergency.
Sickness/Absence’s
We would like to remind all parents that if your child requires Calpol (Paracetamol) for any reason, they will be unable to attend nursery for 48hours. Children must be clear from medications containing paracetamol for 48hrs before returning.
We also ask parents to inform us if their child will not be attending via
telephone or
email.
Message from The Giggles Team
Many thanks for taking time the to read this information
From all the team at Giggles
