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GENERAL
INFORMATION Keyworker
System At
Stepping Stones we aim to offer the highest possible quality of experience for
both children and adults in the group. Because of this we use the keyworker
system. Each keyworker has special responsibilities for a few children. You
will know the name of your child's keyworker from the beginning of your
involvement at Stepping Stones. Each of our keyworkers is responsible for
maintaining development records of their children, by observing, keeping
records, monitoring the child's progress and providing play plans. Our
keyworker system enables us to ensure a planned curriculum tailored to the
needs of each individual child. During their time at Stepping Stones all
children are supported in developing their potential at their own pace. By
mean of developmentally appropriate play activities and a high level of
individual adult input, we offer a curriculum that prepares children to
progress with confidence to the National Curriculum at school. Fees The
Government funds 5 free sessions a week for children aged 3 or 4 (the Nursery
Education Grant, which is £10.44 per session – see below for more
details). Our
fees for children aged 2 are £10.50 per session. Fees
for children aged 3 or 4 are £10.50 for any session not covered by the Grant,
e.g. if they attend 6 sessions a week. There
is an initial registration fee of £10 for two-year-olds. Fees are payable at
the beginning of each half term. You will be asked to pay for all sessions
booked. Exceptions to this will only be permitted in special circumstances,
e.g. if your child has a prolonged illness. Nursery
Education Grant All children are
eligible for the Nursery Education Grant from the term after they are 3. It
entitles them to 5 free pre-school sessions a week for 38 weeks per year. School
links Stepping
Stones has good links with local Primary schools, and during the summer term
the reception teachers visit us. |
Outside
Environment The
outside garden is a very natural environment, which has been designed to
incorporate many play and learning opportunities and has the benefit of trees
for natural shade. Activities include a wooden playhouse for
imaginative play, a large wooden sand pit, tree trunk stepping-stones and
other outside toys such as bikes and wheelbarrows. There is also a small
vegetable patch for the children to grow their own
vegetables. Around the building there is ample parking and the
woods that surround the car park are used for woodland walks, nature
trails and other educational activities. Open the door to natural learning opportunities!
Parent
and Carer Rota We
operate a parent/carer rota, if you would like to participate. We find that
children benefit greatly when there is an extra adult to join in their play,
read or chat to them. Medical
Care Should
your child become ill during the session or have an accident that requires medical
attention, we will contact you. Should you not be available we will contact
your emergency number. At least one staff member (often two) each session
will have First Aid Certificate. Our registration directs that we should not
be responsible for administering medicines. However, if a special case exists
for long-term medication, special arrangements can be made. Sweatshirts/T-shirts We have red
Stepping Stones sweatshirts and T-shirts for the staff and children. Please
see application form for prices and ordering details. |
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Elberton Village Hall,
Elberton, South Gloucestershire |
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