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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). Current fees are: £7 per session for children aged two-and-a-half, or £8.10 (the amount of the Nursery Education Grant) for children aged 3 or 4 for any sessions not covered by the Grant (e.g. if you attend 6 sessions a week). Lunch Club is £3 per hour. There is an initial registration fee of £10 for two-and-a-half 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. If you have any difficulties with paying please see Gill. Nursery Education Grant Children are eligible for the Nursery Education Grant from the term after they are 3, and it entitles them to 5 free 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 In good weather we regularly use the adjacent garden area for outside play, by kind permission of the owner. We feel the children benefit from visiting the local community, and as we are ideally located in the centre of the village we arrange walks out to incorporate this, e.g. to the Post Office to post letters, visits to the church yard to collect leaves, look at bugs etc. Parent and Carer Rota We operate a parent/carer rota. We find that children benefit greatly when there is an extra adult to join in their play, read or chat to them. We ask you to sign up for at least one duty per term for however many sessions a week that your child attends. 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. Noticeboard The noticeboard is positioned at the bottom of the steps as you come in. This will carry information about themes for the week, session plans, term dates, fees and special events. 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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