Do You Accept Childcare Vouchers? Yes, we are already registered with most providers but if we are not on a list of providers under your scheme, please Contact Us Here and we will register with your childcare voucher provider.
Do You Accept The Tax-Free Government Scheme? Yes, you will need to search our postcode and Ofsted number.
Can I Use My Free 15 Or 30 Hour Entitlement? We are registered with Surrey to accept both 15 and 30 hours funding, you will need to fill out an application form with your entitlement number on, before we can accept the free hours. There is a session fee for resources etc. for funded children.
What Is Forest School? Forest school is a holistic learning experience followed by many settings, allowing children to go back to nature to learn to be creative, imaginative, and manage risks. Children are taught practical skills and also explore the natural world around them. Every session is child led and can only be referred to as Forest School if lead by a qualified instructor. For more information Click Here
Can I Spread My Free Entitlement Between More Than One Setting? Yes, as long as each setting only claims the hours they are providing childcare more than one setting can use your free hours simultaneously. If you decide to move settings however, this can only be done termly.
What Does EYFS Mean? EYFS stands for Early Years Foundation Stage – the statutory document for all early years settings to follow.
What Are The EYFS Prime Areas? Personal, Social and Emotional Development (PSED), Communication and Language (CL) & Physical Development (PD)
What Are The EYFS Specific Areas? Literacy (L), Maths (M), Understanding the World (UW) & Expressive Arts and Design (EAD)
What Is Natural Learning? Natural learning focuses on taking the lead from a child and allowing them to explore resources and environments at their own pace and in their own way.
How Do Children Learn Through Play? Play itself is an important part of a young child, toddler, baby and pre-schoolers learning and development. By playing with objects children are learning vital skills such as fine motor, gross motor, social interaction, reasoning, communication, imagination, & cause and effect. They act out things that may have happened to them in play as a way of making sense of the world. Play underpins all other learning as a child grows, it is helping to build the foundations for a child’s whole development and future education.
How Will I Be Updated About My Child’s Progress? We use an online secure system to share photos, achievements and next steps with parents. There are tools to track development and parents are regularly invited to discuss their child’s progress. Every child has a daily diary which contains day to day information on their child.
What Do I Do If I Need To Change My Session Times? Please let us know if you need a session changed and we will accommodate as soon as we have the space.
How Do I Help Settle My Child In? Settling in sessions are completed when your child first starts at the setting, we advise 2 but they are adapted to your child’s individual needs. Please refer to our Settling In Policy for further information.
How Will My Child Be Transitioned To School? We work closely with schools and preschools to create and smooth transition for your child. We will do settling in visits, discuss information about the school and do activities around change. You will receive a transition development summary to pass onto your child’s new school.
What Is The Two Year Old Progress Check? This is a development summary between 24-27 months that you will be asked to keep in your child’s red book ready for their visit for an NHS Health Visitor. We will discuss if your child is on track to hit all their developmental milestones and if there are any areas they may need some extra support in.
If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to Contact Us Here and we will be happy to assist.