Routine
What to bring to pre-school?
- Clothing– There is no uniform policy at Hanborough Pre school for the children. However, there are logo t-shirts and jumpers available to buy from the pre-school. We provide protective clothing when children are engaged in messy activities but our children love to get messy through exciting play so older/non special clothes are advised…
- Footwear– The children need a pair of trainers and wellies for outside play and visiting the Forest Explorers and allotment area. We encourage parents not to send their child into pre-school in lace up shoes, sliders or sandals due to limiting their play.
- Change of clothes– Children will need a daily spare change of clothes in their bags as we have a limited amount at pre school. Children also gain independence with dressing and undressing themselves should they need to. Extra sets of clothes for toilet training are advised.
- Nappies and wipes (if required)
- Coat- We encourage free flow play in all weathers so please ensure your child has a coat at all times especially during the winter months.
- Sunhat and sun cream or gloves and hats depending on the season.
Snack / Lunch
Hanborough Pre School promotes a healthy lifestyle for all the children at the setting.
The snack café runs twice a day (one during each session).
The children are offered a range of fruit or vegetables for their snack. Carbohydrates and other healthy snacks are also offered to the children throughout the week.
Children bring in their own water bottles filled with water that they have free access to throughout the sessions. Water and milk is provided during each snack session
Children who stay for lunch require a healthy packed lunch. We ask no chocolate or crisps within their lunchbox. Children will use their drinks bottles during this lunch session.
We are a NUT FREE setting. This also includes chocolate spread in sandwiches.
Please let us know on the registration forms and by speaking to a member of staff if your child has any food intolerances or allergies.
Settling In
We want your child to feel happy and secure with us, we know that each child takes a different length of time to feel settled and we will adapt our approach to your child. In our experience it is useful for the child to come for a couple of short visits with their parent/carer before attending whole sessions with their parent/carer. Settling in sessions are free of charge to parents.
Staff will also visit children at home before starting the setting. This will be a pre arranged visit where your child will read a story with a staff member-who is usually going to be the child’s key person. This will be an opportunity to go through the required forms and ask any questions.
Transition to School
Our pre-school have strong links with Hanborough Manor School and other schools within the community. We often visit Hanborough Manor for their seasonal productions and enjoy visiting the grounds. Once school places have been decided around March/April time, communication will begin with key workers and your child’s new class teacher. Settling in sessions will be arranged on the build up to your child’s transition to their new school.
