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Westfield Nursery School
Westfield Road Dunstable Bedfordshire LU6 1DL Tel: 01582 608650 Email: office@westfieldnursery.co.uk Head Teacher - Mrs Elizabeth Collins |
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Information For Parents and Carers
PROSPECTUS
Please find a copy of our prospectus below.
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PEDAGOGY
Pedagogy (our method and practice of teaching)
Our High Scope approach has three key stands
-Active participation of children in choosing, organizing, and evaluating learning activities, which are undertaken with careful adult observation and guidance in a learning environment replete with a rich variety of materials located in various classroom learning areas
-Regular daily planning by the staff in accord with a developmentally based curriculum model and careful child observations
-Developmentally sequenced goals and materials for children based on the High/Scope “key experiences”.
Our High Scope approach has three key stands
-Active participation of children in choosing, organizing, and evaluating learning activities, which are undertaken with careful adult observation and guidance in a learning environment replete with a rich variety of materials located in various classroom learning areas
-Regular daily planning by the staff in accord with a developmentally based curriculum model and careful child observations
-Developmentally sequenced goals and materials for children based on the High/Scope “key experiences”.
EXAMPLE TIMETABLE
A Typical Day
Timetable Morning Sessions:
8.45am Arrival/ Play outside
9.00am Greeting time & message board
9.10am Planning time/ small group time
9.25am Work time inside
10.15am Tidy up time
10.20am Snack time/ Review
10.35am Work time outside
11.25am Tidy up time
11.30am Large group time
11.40-11.45am Collection time
Timetable Afternoon Sessions:
12.30pm Arrival/ Play outside
12.45pm Greeting time & message board (Whole class)
12.55pm Planning time/ small group time
1O.05pm Work time inside
1.45pm Tidy up
1.55pm Snack time/ Review
2.10pm Work time outside
2.55pm Tidy up time
3.00pm Large group time
3.15-3.30pm Collection time
Snack Time
Parents/ carers are kind enough to donate fruit. This is shared at snack time, along with a choice of milk or water. Children sit together at snack time and take turns to take the lead role in giving out snack. Snack time is used as a talking time, reflecting on the session so far and planning next steps.
Timetable Morning Sessions:
8.45am Arrival/ Play outside
9.00am Greeting time & message board
9.10am Planning time/ small group time
9.25am Work time inside
10.15am Tidy up time
10.20am Snack time/ Review
10.35am Work time outside
11.25am Tidy up time
11.30am Large group time
11.40-11.45am Collection time
Timetable Afternoon Sessions:
12.30pm Arrival/ Play outside
12.45pm Greeting time & message board (Whole class)
12.55pm Planning time/ small group time
1O.05pm Work time inside
1.45pm Tidy up
1.55pm Snack time/ Review
2.10pm Work time outside
2.55pm Tidy up time
3.00pm Large group time
3.15-3.30pm Collection time
Snack Time
Parents/ carers are kind enough to donate fruit. This is shared at snack time, along with a choice of milk or water. Children sit together at snack time and take turns to take the lead role in giving out snack. Snack time is used as a talking time, reflecting on the session so far and planning next steps.
QUESTIONNAIRES
Parent Questionnaire
Each year we ask parents to complete a questionnaire so we can reflect on our practice and continue to strive to improve.
In July 2020 100% of parents/ carers felt their child was happy and well looked after.
100% parents/ carers thought the school was well led and managed.
100% parents/ carers would recommend the school to another parent.
Each year we ask parents to complete a questionnaire so we can reflect on our practice and continue to strive to improve.
In July 2020 100% of parents/ carers felt their child was happy and well looked after.
100% parents/ carers thought the school was well led and managed.
100% parents/ carers would recommend the school to another parent.
Children Questionnaire
Each year we ask children to complete a questionnaire so we can reflect on our practice and continue to strive to improve.
In July 2020 100% of children said they enjoy Nursery, that grown ups listen to them and help them.
100% children said they feel safe.
Each year we ask children to complete a questionnaire so we can reflect on our practice and continue to strive to improve.
In July 2020 100% of children said they enjoy Nursery, that grown ups listen to them and help them.
100% children said they feel safe.
UNIFORM
Uniform is optional. Some parents like uniform because it helps their child get ready for school and it helps children to learn which are Nursery days. It also saves other clothes from paint, glue, mud and other messy play! For those who opt to wear the uniform their is the choice of new uniform or pre-loved uniform. We have polo shirts, sweatshirts, cardigans, fleeces and book bags. Please make any enquiries about uniform at the school office. For those who choose not to wear uniform we ask that clothes are suitable for messy play activities.
We ask that children attending Nursery bring appropriate shoes and clothing to suit the weather conditions.
We ask that children attending Nursery bring appropriate shoes and clothing to suit the weather conditions.
FORMS
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Please click for the waiting list form and the leave of absence form.
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