Introduction
At Tredworth Infant & Nursery Academy we are committed to valuing and nurturing each child as an individual who will achieve his/her best and develop a lifelong love of learning.
We have a dedicated staff team made up of individuals who place the child at the heart of everything they do. Staff work together to ensure high expectations of academic achievement and behaviour.
We are committed to raising standards, values and self esteem for all those involved with our school through establishing a secure, safe environment which is positive, supportive, stimulating and enriching.
Our aims are as follows:
- Ignite a love of learning in every child, nurture children’s natural curiosity and their ability to develop as independent learners in a secure, positive learning environment
- Support and challenge every child to achieve his/her personal best in an environment where learning is acknowledged as a valuable experience and success is celebrated
- Celebrate the richness and diversity in our multi-cultural society and teach every child tolerance and the need for mutual respect
- Have high expectations of behaviour through a clear, consistent, positive approach to behaviour management and instil a respect for moral values
- Establish a strong partnership with parents, other schools and the wider community, encouraging two-way communication and involvement
Opening Times and sessions
- Our pre school and nursery is open from 8.30am until 3.15pm.
- Our morning sessions run from 8.30am to 11.30 am.
- Our afternoon sessions run from 12.15pm to 3.15 pm.
If children stay for a whole day they have an additional 45 minute session which includes lunch. Please see our Prospectus below for charges.
The entrance gate is locked at 9am and parents arriving after that time may need to gain access by the main school entrance.
Children can be picked up from the morning session from 11.20am – 11.30am , after that children will need to be picked up at the school’s main entrance.
The entrance gate is locked at 12.45pm during the afternoon session and parents arriving after that time may need to gain access by the main school entrance.
Children can be picked up from the afternoon session from 3.05pm – 3.15pm, after that children will need to be picked up at the school’s main entrance.
Parents who are late will be charged at a rate of £12 an hour or part of an hour, when they arrive 10 minutes after the latest pick up time.
Admissions Policy
We have a non-selective and non-discriminatory admissions policy and serve a diverse social, cultural and religious community. Start dates will be discussed and arranged accordingly. Regular attendance is important to ensure staff can develop a good knowledge of the children’s individual needs.
We arrange our waiting list in birth order. In addition our policy may take into account the following:
- the vicinity of the home to the setting
- siblings already attending the setting or school
- prospective parents should be aware that it could be confusing for young children to attend more than one facility during the week. Priority may be given to ‘sole placement’ children if there is a heavy pressure on places.
Settling in Policy
Our policy is to treat children as individuals and arrange a flexible settling in programme to accommodate the needs of every child and their parents. Children are welcome to come along with parents or carers for as many visits as is felt necessary. Starting with a short visit and gradually building up to a full session, still accompanied. This will help the child to become familiar with the environment and routines and develop relationships with both staff and other children. It is also a valuable time for staff to get to know the parents/carers and an important opportunity for sharing information about your child.
Links with Nursery
The Early Years Team work closely with our nursery helping to ease the transition for the children into Reception. Children have opportunities to play in the Reception classes to help familiarise children with both the staff and the setting.
Before children start school we offer all parents a ‘meet a teacher’ appointment in school. This gives children and parents the opportunity to ask any questions and get to know you and your child better. We have found these appointments a great benefit to children starting school and would recommend them to you.
The start of school is an important time for any child and we are happy to discuss individual needs with parents. We have a flexible approach to admission and will work with parents to make the transition into school a positive experience for you and your child. Please contact the Early Years staff if you would like to discuss your child’s entry to school.
Tredworth Nursery Prospectus