Pancake Day 2020...

Dawn made us delicious pancakes for pudding with a selection of toppings....












Following on from this activity one of the children asked 'where does milk come from?' One of the other children answered 'They come from udders'... Natalie then demonstrated using filled gloves with small holes.

Outdoor Play!

We play outdoors whatever the weather... These waterproofs are great for keeping your children dry whilst exploring and having fun. 

There are others out there, but here are a couple of link to ones i've seen on offer ...

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Regatta-Unisex-Puddle-Oxford-months/dp/B018A2G5TE/ref=asc_df_B018A2G5TE/?tag=googshopuk-21&linkCode=df0&hvadid=309939092391&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=154277739854623589&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9046585&hvtargid=pla-568428914612&psc=1&th=1&psc=1

https://www.regatta.com/kids/rainsuits/?sv_tax1=google&sv_tax2=brand&sv_tax3=Brand+-+Regatta+-+Clothing+-+E&sv_tax4=regatta%20puddlesuit&sv_campaign_id=883313430&gclid=CjwKCAiAy9jyBRA6EiwAeclQhBQPPaYYwF7jBjJJMmRk3P45CpdiV75_SnsQva7ZEVaBDBw4ICTEhRoCJroQAvD_BwE

Healthy Me

Health Message this month is HAND WASHING


Here is a link to a song to help with handwashing
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S9VjeIWLnEg

Molly

Molly is off to pastures new….

She has got a new job which is part time and closer to home.

Molly’s last day will be Friday  21^st February.

Molly has worked for St. Mary’s for almost 6 years now and throughout that time has grown into a wonderful Early Years Practitioner. We will miss her so much, but wish her all the very best in her new chapter. x x x x x x

We have advertised for Molly’s role. We will let you know once we have appointed.

In the meantime the Explorers are in safe hands with Munira, Lauren, Shamila and Ateeqa. Any questions, please just ask. 

Internet Safety

Safer internet day

Safer Internet Day 

Online safety tips for parents of pre-school children: 

- Put yourself in control -Make use of the parental controls available on your home broadband and any internet-enabled devices. You can find out how at your broadband provider’s website or by visiting www.internetmatters.org.

- Search safely -  Use safe search engines such as swiggle.org.uk or kids-search.com. Safe search settings can also be activated on Google and other search engines as well as YouTube. You can find out more at google.co.uk/safetycentre.

- Set boundaries -  It’s never too early to start setting rules about when and for how long your child can use devices and start to introduce the subject of internet safety at the same time. Encourage children to use devices in a communal area, keep other devices out of reach and use passwords so they can’t go online without asking you first.

-Explore together - Set your homepage to a child-friendly site such as CBeebies and give them a user account which only allows access to sites and apps you’ve chosen.

- Help them learn through games-  Games are a great way for young children to explore the internet and learn about the world around them. 

Half Term Fun

Half Term - W/C  17th February 2020 

Here is a link to lots of exciting activities taking place in Lancashire this February half term... 

 Lots of them are also FREE! 

https://www.visitlancashire.com/whats-on/searchresults?sr=1&rd=on&stay=2020-02-15&end=2020-02-23&cat=nm_evt_fam&p=1

Ofsted Report

Here is a link to our most recent ofsted report... We are very proud of all the team, who work incredibly hard. Thankyou to all the parents who spoke to the inspector on the day as well.

Any questions, please do not hesitate to ask...

https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50141896


"Children thrive in this exceptionally warm, welcoming and fully inclusive setting. Their behaviour throughout the nursery is exemplary. Children develop respect for each other. They are kind and considerate and form firm friendships. Children are confident and show very high levels of concentration and perseverance in the array of rich learning opportunities provided. They are exceedingly happy and secure, demonstrating that they are highly enthusiastic learners who are confident and self-assured. Children are frequently fully immersed in their learning. For example, older children create a Christmas tree in the construction area. They work collaboratively with their friends as they test their ideas and theories. They negotiate how to stack large reels on top of each other to create a tree shape. They skilfully use scissors to cut tape to scaffold the structure and excitedly decorate it with baubles and tinsel.
 Staff are extremely kind and caring and build excellent bonds with children. The key-person system is highly effective and children's emotional well-being is paramount. Staff are good role models and support each child effectively, taking into account their individual needs. Staff have high expectations of children and use precise information to plan activities that truly reflect children's interests and abilities. Children's self-care and independence skills are nurtured wonderfully. Children serve themselves at mealtimes and follow stringent hygiene procedures. They relish the responsibilities they are given as they eagerly help staff, who acknowledge their contributions with an abundance of praise and encouragement."

OFSTED December 2019