Welcome Pack
Hours, fees, settling-in, policies, registration and more — download the full pack.
Track Your Child's Progress
We use Tapestry, a secure online learning journal, to share observations, photos and development updates linked to the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).
Stay connected
See what your child has been doing at nursery and the learning happening through play.
Personalised support
Observations help our team plan tailored next steps based on your child’s interests and needs.
EYFS aligned
Updates are linked to EYFS areas of learning so progress is clear and meaningful.
Home–nursery partnership
Parents can comment and share milestones from home to support a joined-up learning journey.
We’ll provide access details when your child starts, and you’ll be able to view updates securely.
Term Dates & Hours
- Opening hours: Mon–Fri, 8:30–5:30 (BANES term-time)
- Sessions: Morning 8:30–1:00 · Afternoon 1:00–5:30 · All-day 8:30–5:30
- Early drop-off: 8:30–9:00 with breakfast (£7 for funded hours starting at 9:00)
- Holiday Club: We offer a holiday club during selected school holidays. Please see this year’s holiday club dates in our term dates and holiday club schedule.
2025–2026 (BANES)
- Term 1: Tue 2 Sept 2025 – Fri 24 Oct 2025
- Term 2: Mon 3 Nov 2025 – Fri 19 Dec 2025
- Term 3: Mon 5 Jan 2026 – Fri 13 Feb 2026
- Term 4: Mon 23 Feb 2026 – Thu 2 Apr 2026
- Term 5: Mon 20 Apr 2026 – Fri 22 May 2026
- Term 6: Mon 1 Jun 2026 – Wed 22 Jul 2026
Note: INSET/training days are set by the nursery/schools and may affect opening on some dates. See the BANES calendar for any updates.
Activities & Daily Routine
Every day is filled with opportunities to learn through play. Activities are planned around the EYFS curriculum and adapted to each child’s interests and development.
What we offer
- Creative play (painting, messy play, music, role play)
- Outdoor adventures & nature exploration
- Gardening & growing (children help grow fruit & veg)
- Forest school sessions (bug hunts, den building, wildlife discovery)
- Early learning (stories, games, early maths & literacy)
- Social & emotional learning (circle time, friendship-building)
- Physical development (yoga, dancing, movement, soft play)
- Special events, themed weeks & seasonal celebrations
A typical day
Example routine (times may vary by age group and day).
Fees & Funding
We accept government funding (eligibility applies). A £2 per funded hour consumables fee helps cover snacks, staff training and higher staffing ratios.
Policies & Procedures
Safeguarding & Child Protection⌄
Our setting is mobile-free, visitors are pre-arranged and children are collected by authorised adults only.
Illness & Medication⌄
Keep children home if unwell. Medication only with written consent.
Complaints⌄
We listen and act quickly — see our procedure in the Welcome Pack.
GDPR & Privacy⌄
We handle data lawfully and securely. Full privacy policy available on request.
Full policy set available on request.
Registration
- Book a visit
- Complete the registration form
- Confirm start date & settling-in sessions