Nursery
Autumn 2
In Nursery this half term the children have loved our learning about special events such as National Nursery Rhyme week, Diwali, Poppy Day, Bonfire Night, Children in Need and Christmas. Our learning was based around the books: ‘Gruffalo, ’‘The Nativity’ and ‘The Elves and the Shoe Maker’. The children then explored Christmas, inviting our families to a special sing a long and craft event and then meeting Santa. We explored the seasonal changes of autumn turning to winter. Our favourite part was learning the story ‘Goldilocks’, solving the crime scene to find the stolen porridge and then making our own for snack. We made sure that we had healthy toppings. It was yummy! We cannot wait to learn about ‘Amazing Animals’ next half term starting with penguins and polar bears.
Autumn 1
The Nursery children have a made a brilliant start in their first half term and we are really proud how they have all settled so well. We have worked hard to learn all the rules and routines in Nursery and the children have begun to make new friends. The children have loved our learning based around the books: ‘The Colour Monster’, ‘Elmer’, ‘The Enormous Turnip’ and ‘Brown Bear, Brown Bear what do you see?’ We focused on learning about colours and thinking how we can regulate our emotions. The children then explored Harvest and the seasonal changes of Autumn. Our favourite part was learning the story ‘The Little Red Hen’ and then making our own bread. We made sure that we shared all the jobs and worked as a team. It was yummy! We cannot wait to learn about special events next half term.
Welcome to Nursery Autumn 1 2024
We are so proud how well the children have all settled into Nursery. We are helping the children understand our rules and routines, especially tidying and and sharing. The children are having had lots of fun exploring our way around school to the hall and library.
Our focus this half term is all about colours. We will be looking at the books the Colour Monster, Elmer and What Can you see Brown Bear? We are then looking at our families, reading books such as Owl babies and exploring how important family is.
Nursery Funding
3 and 4 year old children
Following their 3rd birthday, all children become eligible for 15 hours Free Early Education Entitlement (FEEE) which you do not need to apply or claim for. Your child may be eligible for up to 30 hours free childcare depending on family circumstances. Your 30 hour code can be used for nursery sessions or upto 15 hours in the Sunrise and Sunset before and after school club. To check your eligibility and to claim your 30 hour code please use the government website:
https://www.tax.service.gov.uk/childcare-calc/
2 year old children of working families
To check if you are eligible for the working parent entitlement, please use the government website
If you meet the criteria, you can apply for an 11 digit eligibility code through the same childcare account already used for Tax Free Childcare or for Extended Entitlement (30 hours) for a different 3 or 4 year old child.
The free 15 hours can only be used in Nursery and cannot be used for Sunrise and Sunset sessions. If you require more than 15 hours per week, additional sessions can be paid for at a cost of £16.50 per 3 hour session. Additional sessions are booked and payable for the full half term.
For any issues, questions or queries regarding a 30 hour code, 2 year old Working Parent Entitlement or a taxfree childcare account, please contact HMRC Childcare team on 03001 234097.
2 year old children of families accessing some form of government support and other categories
If you do not meet the criteria for the 2 year old Working Parent Entitlement, you may still be eligible for up to 15 free hours in Nursery for your child if you are in receipt of certain benefits.
Please use the Leeds City Council portal to check your eligibility and to apply for free hours
https://parentportal.leeds.gov.uk/Synergy/Childcare/2YOparentapplication.aspx
Families facing issues with the service can contact Leeds City Council via email to feeequeires@leeds.gov.uk.