{"id":195,"date":"2025-06-10T11:04:49","date_gmt":"2025-06-10T11:04:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/puddleducksnurseries.com\/salehurst\/?page_id=195"},"modified":"2026-03-14T10:15:11","modified_gmt":"2026-03-14T10:15:11","slug":"parents-welcome-pack","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/puddleducksnurseries.com\/salehurst\/parents-welcome-pack\/","title":{"rendered":"Parents Welcome Pack"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"195\" class=\"elementor elementor-195\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a6f9f35 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"a6f9f35\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-052d7ae e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"052d7ae\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bf53075 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"bf53075\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b52c3ab elementor-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"b52c3ab\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"#welcome\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Welcome & Our Values<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-be37f9a elementor-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"be37f9a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"#openinghours\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Opening Hours & Fees<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4552b2f elementor-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"4552b2f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"#fundedchildcare\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Funded Childcare<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5429972 elementor-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"5429972\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"#settlingin\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Settling In<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9ab6059 elementor-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"9ab6059\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"#curriculum\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">A Typical Day & Curriculum<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-519f39a elementor-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"519f39a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"#whattobring\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">What to Bring<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-872f77d elementor-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"872f77d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"#meals\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Meals & Nutrition<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c98b1ed elementor-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"c98b1ed\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"#communication\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Parent Communication<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3c210dc elementor-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"3c210dc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/puddleducksnurseries.com\/salehurst\/policies-and-procedures\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Health, Safety & Policies<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-276f6b8 elementor-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"276f6b8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"#register\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Register Your Interest<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d805e89 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"d805e89\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-52c693c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"52c693c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" id=\"welcome\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>Dear Parents and Carers,<\/h3><p>A very warm welcome and thank you for your interest in Puddle Ducks Nursery. We\u2019re delighted that you are considering us as the place where your little one could begin their exciting early years journey.<\/p><p>At Puddle Ducks, we believe that every child deserves a safe, nurturing, and inspiring environment where they can learn, grow, and shine in their own unique way. Our passionate and experienced team is committed to supporting each child\u2019s development through play-based learning, curiosity-led exploration, and lots of joyful moments.<br \/>We understand that choosing the right nursery is a big decision, and we are here to help make the process as smooth and reassuring as possible. Building strong, trusting relationships with families is at the heart of what we do, and we\u2019re always happy to answer questions and share how we can support your child.<\/p><p>This information pack gives you a glimpse of life at Puddle Ducks, from our daily routines and learning approach to what to expect and how we work closely with parents. If you\u2019d like to know more, or if you have any questions, please don\u2019t hesitate to get in touch.<br \/>We hope to welcome you and your little one to Puddle Ducks soon and to share many happy memories together.<\/p><p>With warm wishes,<br \/><em>The Puddle Ducks Nursery Team<\/em><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-430b606 elementor-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"430b606\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/puddleducksnurseries.com\/parent-registration-form\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Register with us<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6f43e54 elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"6f43e54\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d6f59bf elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d6f59bf\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Growing with care, confidence and curiosity.<\/span><\/h4><h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8220;Nurturing every child\u2019s journey through play, relationships and discovery.&#8221;<\/span><\/i><\/h4>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f54663c elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"f54663c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8ab4d31 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8ab4d31\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3><b>Our Values<\/b><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At Puddle Ducks Nursery, we believe that the foundations of a happy, thriving child are built on love, care, and meaningful relationships. Our values guide everything we do and are woven into every moment of the day.<\/span><\/p><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kindness \u2013 Care \u2013 Belonging \u2013 Curiosity \u2013 Confidence<\/span><\/em><\/p><p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8220;A place to be kind, to belong, to care, to wonder, and to grow.&#8221;<\/span><\/i><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To celebrate, respect, and value each child as a unique and capable individual.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To provide a warm, caring environment where children feel emotionally safe and truly nurtured.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To support the development of independence, resilience, and confidence from an early age.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To offer high-quality education and care through play-rich, child-led experiences linked to the Early Years Foundation Stage.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To spark curiosity and creativity through exciting, hands-on learning.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To build strong partnerships with families, based on trust, communication, and shared goals.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To ensure our setting is inclusive and meets the needs of our local community.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To lay strong foundations for each child\u2019s journey into school and life beyond.<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7db4133 elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"7db4133\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-baea007 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"baea007\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>Our Ethos<\/h3><p>At Puddle Ducks, we create a nurturing and joyful environment where every child is known, cared for, and encouraged to shine. Our team is passionate about creating a setting that feels like a second home, full of love, laughter, and learning.<\/p><p>We believe in the power of play and the importance of giving children time and space to explore the world at their own pace. Our environment is stimulating yet gentle, designed to inspire wonder and support each child\u2019s emotional and developmental needs.<\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here at Puddle Ducks we offer a warm homely space<\/span> where every child and family is truly valued. This allows us to build strong, trusting relationships with children and parents, ensuring that each child receives highly individualised care and attention.<\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our Salehurst nursery is set on a working farm in a beautiful peaceful countryside location, while our Hurst Green nursery is set back from the road in a village location. Our nurseries offer<\/span> a calm and natural environment that encourages curiosity, creativity, and a deep connection with the world around them. The quiet, unhurried settings give children the freedom to explore both indoors and out, supporting their wellbeing and fostering a love of learning.<\/p><p>We promote emotional literacy, kind behaviour, and respectful relationships, helping children understand themselves and others. We champion diversity and teach children to value and celebrate the differences that make each of us special.<\/p><p>Working in close partnership with families, we create a strong community where children feel that they truly belong. At Puddle Ducks, we are laying the foundations for lifelong learning.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d7df315 elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"d7df315\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-75802a8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"75802a8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" id=\"openinghours\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>Opening Hours<\/h3><p>Puddle Ducks Nursery is open Monday to Friday, 8:00am \u2013 6:00pm, offering flexible childcare to support family life.<\/p><p>We are open <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">50 Weeks of the year, closing one week over Christmas and one week in the Summer. We will share exact dates on newsletters.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bbdc4db elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"bbdc4db\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e9eab71 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e9eab71\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>Our Daily Sessions<\/h3><p>We offer three session options to suit different routines and schedules:<br \/><br \/><strong>Full Day:<\/strong> 8:00am \u2013 6:00pm<br \/><strong>Morning Session:<\/strong> 8:00am \u2013 1:00pm<br \/><strong>Afternoon Session:<\/strong> 1:00pm \u2013 6:00pm<\/p><p>Whether attending part-time or full-time, children enjoy a warm, nurturing environment with consistent care and enriching learning experiences.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8f3fcb5 elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"8f3fcb5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f1666e3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f1666e3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" id=\"fundedchildcare\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>Funded Childcare<\/h3><p>We\u2019re pleased to offer government-funded childcare places for eligible families, including the expanded offer from September 2025. All funded hours are offered on a stretched basis, meaning they are spread across 51 weeks of the year to better support year-round care.<\/p><p><strong>For Working Families<\/strong><br \/>Eligible working families may receive: Up to 22.5 hours per week of funded childcare<\/p><p>This is equivalent to: 4 core 5-hour sessions per week, and if required, 2.5 addtional hours towards a further session.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-76a3eb7 elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"76a3eb7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-83c180f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"83c180f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>Everyone\u2019s Entitlement<\/h3><p>All families may receive: Up to 15 hours per week of funded childcare, which we offer as: 11.25 hours per week, stretched across the year.<br \/><br \/>This would typically cover: 2 x 5-hour sessions per week, plus a shorter 1.25-hour session.<\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We\u2019re here to help you make the most of your funding and will work with you to find the sessions that best suit your family.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8ea7c71 elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"8ea7c71\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-184439a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"184439a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>Fees, Funding &amp; Payment Information<\/h3><p>At Puddle Ducks Nursery, we offer high-quality care and early education in a nurturing, nature-inspired environment. We believe in clear, fair pricing and are committed to supporting families with flexible sessions and access to government-funded childcare.<\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Please Note<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At our Hurst Green site please be aware that\u00a0 we expect to offer funded hours but our application process has not been fully signed off yet by the local authority. We expect to have confirmed imminently.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7f9ff0b elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"7f9ff0b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-af24202 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"af24202\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Fee Structure<br \/>Our fees are based on your child\u2019s age and session length. All sessions include breakfast, healthy snacks, drinks, and a wide range of learning experiences.<\/p><table><tbody><tr><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Age<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cost Per Hour<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cost for \u00bd Day<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cost for full day<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Babies 0-2<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a37.80<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a339<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a378<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Toddlers 2-3<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a37.28<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a336.4<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a372.80<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Preschool 3+<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a36.76<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a333.80<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a367.60<\/span><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><p><small>Pricing subject to annual increases in April of each year<\/small><\/p><p><strong>Included in your fees:<\/strong><br \/>Breakfast (served during morning sessions)<br \/>Healthy snacks (morning and afternoon)<br \/>Milk and drinks<br \/>High-quality play resources and educational activities<\/p><p><strong>Please note:<\/strong><br \/><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We do offer a hot lunch and a cold tea supplied by a children&#8217;s catering company which will be charged for. This is optional as a packed lunch and tea may be supplied from home.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our Hurst Green site may not have Zebedees (catering company) on offer from April so in this case parents will need to provide their child with a packed lunch and tea. We will let parents know when Zebedees is available.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8b47a1d elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"8b47a1d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-94feb0c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"94feb0c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>Payment Schedule<\/h3><p>Invoices are sent monthly in advance and payments are due by the 1st of each month.<\/p><ul><li>Invoices are sent digitally to your email address.<\/li><li>Payment must be made by the 1st of the prior month to secure your child\u2019s place for the upcoming month.<\/li><\/ul><p>For example, your invoice for September will be sent to you at least a week before the start of August, and payment will be due by 1st August.<br \/>This system allows us to plan staffing and resources effectively, ensuring the best care for your child.<br \/>If you have any questions about payments or invoices, please don\u2019t hesitate to contact us \u2014 we are always happy to help.<\/p><p>We accept bank transfers, Tax-Free Childcare, and childcare vouchers<\/p><p>Any additional sessions will be added to your monthly invoice<\/p><p>Late payments may be subject to a fee<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f4280c8 elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"f4280c8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-41a65b3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"41a65b3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" id=\"settlingin\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>Settling-In Process<\/h3><p>We know that starting nursery is a big step for both children and their families and at Puddle Ducks, we\u2019re here to make that transition as smooth, gentle, and reassuring as possible.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-43947ef elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"43947ef\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b79c292 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b79c292\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>How We Support Children Starting Nursery<\/h3><p>Every child is unique, and so is their journey into nursery life. We take time to get to know each child and their family, working holistically to understand their individual needs, routines, and personality. Building strong, trusting relationships is at the heart of everything we do.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5dbbb98 elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"5dbbb98\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cea07de elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"cea07de\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>Gradual and Flexible Settling-in Sessions<\/h3><p>We offer settling-in sessions in the lead-up to your child\u2019s start date. These are short visits that gradually increase in length, helping your child to become familiar with the setting and build a bond with their key person.<\/p><p>A typical settling-in plan might include:<\/p><ul><li>Visit 1: <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Parent\/carer stay with their child for 15minutes then leave their child with us for an hour <\/span><\/li><li>Visit 2: A longer visit with some time away from the parent<\/li><li>Visit 3: A solo session, leading into a part or full-day trial<\/li><\/ul><p>We know that every child settles at their own pace, so we\u2019ll work closely with you to adjust the plan as needed. Some children may benefit from additional sessions, and that\u2019s absolutely fine, we\u2019ll always follow your child\u2019s lead.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f1d1c1f elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"f1d1c1f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bb480c4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"bb480c4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>How Parents Can Help Prepare<\/h3><p>Here are a few gentle ways you can support your child in preparing for nursery:<\/p><ul><li>Talk positively about nursery and the new routines ahead<\/li><li>Look at pictures together, we\u2019ll provide photos of the setting and the staff, including your child\u2019s key person, so they can begin to recognise friendly faces and the nursery space<\/li><li>Attend our open days or book a show around to help build familiarity with the space and staff<\/li><\/ul><p><br \/>We\u2019re here to support you every step of the way, please feel free to ask us anything, share concerns, or let us know what works best for your child.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3593a61 elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"3593a61\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c22df7d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c22df7d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" id=\"curriculum\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>Curriculum &amp; Learning<\/h3><p>At Puddle Ducks Nursery, we follow the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) while embracing a gentle, nature-inspired approach to learning. Our aim is to nurture confident, curious, and kind individuals through play, connection, and meaningful experiences indoors and out.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1ce003c elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"1ce003c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c1c06da elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c1c06da\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>Understanding the EYFS<\/h3><p>The EYFS framework supports children\u2019s learning and development across seven key areas:<br \/>Prime Areas (core to early development):<\/p><ul><li>Communication and Language<\/li><li>Physical Development<\/li><li>Personal, Social and Emotional Development<\/li><\/ul><p><br \/>Specific Areas (broadening knowledge and skills):<\/p><ul><li>Literacy<\/li><li>Mathematics<\/li><li>Understanding the World<\/li><li>Expressive Arts and Design<\/li><\/ul><p><br \/>At Puddle Ducks, these areas are brought to life through hands-on play, outdoor learning, and child-led exploration, with trusted adults supporting every step of the way.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f0319d9 elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"f0319d9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0f992df elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0f992df\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>How We Plan and Record Learning<\/h3><p>We believe children learn best when they feel safe, heard, and inspired. Here\u2019s how we make that happen:<\/p><ul><li>Observation-led planning: We carefully observe what sparks each child\u2019s interest and curiosity, then use these insights to plan meaningful and engaging learning opportunities.<\/li><li>Balanced experiences: Each day offers a mix of adult-led group times and free-flow, child-led play, with as much time spent outdoors as possible to support independence and exploration.<\/li><li>Reflective practice: We write regular reflections on each child\u2019s development, noting their progress, wellbeing, and any areas where they may need further support or challenge.<\/li><li>Parent partnerships: We work closely with families, sharing updates and involving you in your child\u2019s learning.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3e53da1 elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"3e53da1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-07ab50c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"07ab50c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>A Typical Day at Puddle Ducks Nursery<\/h3><p>Our routine offers structure, but also plenty of freedom. Children move between activities at their own pace, with free-flow access to the garden from 9:00am, and the ability to rest whenever they need to. A calm quiet time is also offered around 1:00pm, but rest is always led by the child.<\/p><p>A Typical Day at Puddle Ducks Nursery<\/p><table><tbody><tr><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Time<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Activity<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8:00am<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Arrival, welcome, free-play indoors and breakfast offered<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9:00am<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Adult-led activity (e.g. sensory circuits, storytime, games) followed by opening our outdoor space<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10:00am<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Healthy morning snack\u00a0<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10:15am \u2013 12:00pm<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Child-led free play indoors and outdoors<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">12:00pm<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lunch \u2013 packed lunch from home<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1:00pm<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Optional quiet time \u2013 soft music, stories, rest if needed<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Free play and outdoor access continue<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2:00pm<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Adult-led activity (e.g. creative play, music, group games)<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2:30pm<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Healthy afternoon snack<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3:00pm \u2013 4:00pm<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Child-led play<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4:00pm<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tea \u2013 packed tea from home<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4:30 \u2013 6:00pm<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Child-led play<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><p>Children are free to rest at any time throughout the day. We provide cosy, calm areas both indoors and outdoors where children can lie down, read, or simply take a break.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-95524c0 elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"95524c0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e5e0639 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e5e0639\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>Healthy Active Little Ones (HALO) at Puddle Ducks Nursery<\/h3><p>Supporting your child\u2019s health, wellbeing, safety and independence through play and learning.<\/p><h3>What is HALO?<\/h3><p>HALO (Healthy Active Little Ones) is a local programme that we are proud to be part of. It helps nurseries and early years settings promote healthy habits and positive development in young children.<\/p><p>Through fun activities and play, we help children learn how to:<br \/>\u2714\ufe0fLook after their health and wellbeing<br \/>\u2714\ufe0f Be active and confident<br \/>\u2714\ufe0f Stay safe<br \/>\u2714\ufe0f Communicate effectively<br \/>\u2714\ufe0f Develop independence and self-care<\/p><p>At our nursery, we embed HALO principles throughout our day-to-day routines, helping your child build strong foundations for life.<br \/><br \/><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6cfaa20 elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"6cfaa20\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0a8d986 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0a8d986\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>Healthy Eating<\/h3><p>We encourage children to:<\/p><ul><li>Explore and try new foods<\/li><li>Grow fruit and vegetables (like cress or tomatoes)<\/li><li>Prepare simple healthy snacks<\/li><li>Learn about food groups and making balanced choices<\/li><li>Talk about where food comes from and how it keeps us healthy<\/li><li>Borrow story sacks and books linked to food and cooking<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-522b0b7 elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"522b0b7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-02c22f1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"02c22f1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>Physical Activity<\/h3><p>We promote physical development by offering:<\/p><ul><li>Daily movement activities (animal walks, obstacle courses and skipping)<\/li><li>Bike and balance bike sessions (with a focus on safety)<\/li><li>Dance<\/li><li>Gross and fine motor activities<\/li><li>Opportunities to explore how their bodies move in fun and challenging ways<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-90e2b4e elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"90e2b4e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5fe359c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5fe359c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>Children\u2019s Wellbeing<\/h3><p>We support your child\u2019s emotional wellbeing through:<\/p><ul><li>Mindfulness activities (relaxation activities, belly breathing and cosy corners)<\/li><li>Learning how to recognise and talk about feelings<\/li><li>Tools such as worry jars, books and story sacks about emotions<\/li><li>Positive self-regulation skills and resilience<\/li><li>Opportunities to practice calming strategies<\/li><li>Building self-esteem and confidence through nurturing relationships<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6b8c03e elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"6b8c03e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-35a3b04 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"35a3b04\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Accident Prevention<\/span><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We teach children simple, age-appropriate ways to stay safe:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Road safety games and role play<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Learning about safe use of balance bikes<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fire safety and understanding emergency services<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Identifying hazards and learning safe behaviours at home and in the nursery<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Using story sacks and books to encourage conversations about safety with you at home<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-53ba6c1 elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"53ba6c1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8bbe6c2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8bbe6c2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Self-Care &amp; Independence<\/span><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We help children gain confidence in looking after themselves by:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Learning good hand washing routines<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Practising toileting and personal hygiene<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Using cutlery and pouring drinks independently<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Choosing clothes and learning to dress themselves<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Caring for their belongings<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Building independence through daily activities and role play<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-72aecc1 elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"72aecc1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0d65da3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0d65da3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Speech, Language and Communication\u00a0<\/span><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Strong communication skills are key to your child\u2019s learning and wellbeing. We promote speech and language through:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Interactive games like peek-a-boo, ready, steady, go and action rhymes<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Using play sounds and modelling new words<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Encouraging children to express ideas through pretend play and storytelling<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Helping children take turns in conversation and build vocabulary<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Supporting joint attention and listening skills<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Using story sacks, song bags and books to inspire a love of language<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We also work with parents if children need extra support with their speech, language or communication development.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-054e8f3 elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"054e8f3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7ad00b3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7ad00b3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How You Can Get Involved<\/span><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You may see:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Story sacks or books coming home linked to HALO topics<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ideas to try at home: cooking, movement, mindfulness or speech games<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Parent workshops or guidance on healthy eating, safety or wellbeing<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Top tips in our newsletters on HALO themes<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><br \/><\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We encourage you to join us in promoting healthy habits at home too.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our goal through HALO is to help children build lifelong healthy habits, in a playful, engaging and supportive way.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We are proud to embed HALO principles into our nursery life and believe that together, with you, we can help your child thrive.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you have any questions or would like more information about HALO, please ask, we\u2019d love to share more with you.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0676a42 elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"0676a42\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2cbffb0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2cbffb0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" id=\"whattobring\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>What Your Baby Will Need at Nursery (3 months &#8211; 2 yrs)<\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To help your little one feel comfortable and well cared for, please provide the following items:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Drinks Bottle \u2013 A water beaker that your child can use independently is ideal. This can stay in nursery and will be cleaned and sterilised after each session or you can bring it home and return for next session<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Spare Clothing \u2013 A\u00a0 bag with several changes of clothes, including socks, vests, tops, jumpers, and trousers or shorts. Please pack clothes you don\u2019t mind getting messy.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nappy Cream \u2013 If your child uses a specific cream, please send one in to stay with us.\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nappies &#8211; please provide enough nappies for each session, or alternatively you can leave us with a packet of nappies.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dummy (if used) \u2013 You\u2019re welcome to leave one at nursery or send it in your child\u2019s bag each day &#8211; whichever works best for you.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bottles of Milk \u2013 If your baby uses bottles, please provide some to keep here so we can sterilise them.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Breast milk &#8211; please provide us with the breastmilk, which will be safely stored in the fridge until needed<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If your baby drinks formula, please provide us with your preferred formula\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We will provide cow\u2019s milk for children over the age of 12 months if that is your preferred milk for your child<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Footwear:<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Babies can be barefoot if preferred whilst inside the nursery or they can wear a pair of slippers or crocs that would stay in nursery and only be used indoors (this will keep the floor area clean particularly for crawling babies)<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For walking babies: Please bring wellies which can stay at nursery or be brought in for each session\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For cruising babies: Soft waterproof shoes or baby booties can be helpful for outdoor play, but they\u2019re completely optional.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Summer Essentials \u2013 Please pack a sun hat. We\u2019ll provide sun cream unless you let us know otherwise.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Winter Wear \u2013 A waterproof suit, warm coat, hat, scarf, and gloves are ideal. Don\u2019t worry if something is forgotten\u2014we always keep spares on hand.<\/span><\/li><li aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-size: 19.2px;\">Comfort item &#8211; their preferred toy or blanket that will help them feel secure in the new setting.<\/span><\/li><li aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-size: 19.2px;\">Wipes &#8211; pack your preferred wipes for us to use during nappy changes.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Please label all items with your child\u2019s name<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-207d692 elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"207d692\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ca8418f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ca8418f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>What Your Child Will Need at Nursery (Age 2 upwards)<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To help your child have a fun and comfortable time with us, please provide the following essentials:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Water Bottle \u2013 A clearly labelled, easy-to-use drinks bottle that can stay at nursery or come in daily.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Spare Clothes \u2013 A bag with several full changes of clothing (including socks, underwear, tops, bottoms, and jumpers). Messy play, spills, and toilet training accidents happen, so spares are always useful!<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Toileting Items:&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If your child is still in nappies or pull-ups, please provide us with sufficient nappies and wipes for the day&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If your child is toilet training, please pack extra underwear and clothing to support this.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Comfort Item (if needed) \u2013 A dummy, cuddly toy, or blanket can be brought if it helps your child feel secure. You&#8217;re welcome to leave it here or bring it in daily.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Footwear:<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We would like the children to have a pair of&nbsp; slippers or crocs that remain in the nursery and are only used indoors so that the floor remains clean, eliminating any mud\/dirt coming in from outside<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A pair of wellies are great for outdoor play and can stay at nursery<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Seasonal Clothing:<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Summer: A sun hat is essential. We provide sun cream, but you can send your own if preferred.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Winter: Please bring a warm coat, waterproof suit, hat, scarf, and gloves. We keep extras at nursery if needed.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sleep Items (if your child naps) \u2013 You may send a comforter or blanket if your child has a preference at nap time.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<p><\/p><\/span><\/li><li aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-size: 19.2px;\">Wipes &#8211; pack your preferred wipes for us to use during nappy changes.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br>Please can all items be labelled with your child\u2019s name where possible<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8e590ac elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"8e590ac\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f17adbb elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f17adbb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" id=\"meals\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>Meals &amp; Nutrition<\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At Puddle Ducks, we know that mealtimes are an important part of each day, not just for nourishment, but also for connection, independence, and building healthy habits.<br \/><br \/>You may choose to pack a lunch and tea for your child or may choose to use Zebedees which is a childrens catering company who supply a hot lunch and a cold tea to the children daily.<br \/><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1509ae6 elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"1509ae6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ac0ea94 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ac0ea94\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>Our Daily Meal Schedule<\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We use Zebedees which is a children catering company who provide a hot lunch for children and a cold tea. Alternatively parents may provide their child with a packed lunch. We\u2019ll provide a healthy breakfast for early starters and nutritious snacks mid-morning and mid-afternoon.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our typical schedule looks like this:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Breakfast (8am-8:45am) \u2013 provided by us\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Morning snack (10am) \u2013 a light, healthy option which will always include fruit, carbohydrates (such as toast or crackers).\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lunch (12pm) \u2013 Hot lunch or packed lunch from home<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Afternoon snack (2\/2:30pm) \u2013 a light, healthy option which will always include fruit, carbohydrates (such as toast or crackers).\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tea (4pm) \u2013 A cold tea or packed tea from home <\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All meals and snacks are enjoyed in a calm, sociable setting where children are encouraged to eat independently and try new foods.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-995c50f elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"995c50f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-db3873a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"db3873a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3><span class=\"\">Sample Breakfast Menu (served between 8am-8:45am)\u00a0<\/span><\/h3><div class=\"\"><span class=\"\">We offer a selection of cereals each day:<br \/><\/span><\/div><ul><li><span class=\"\">Wheat biscuits<\/span><\/li><li><span class=\"\">Bran flakes<\/span><\/li><li><span class=\"\">Rice Crispies<\/span><\/li><li><span class=\"\">Ready Brek\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><div class=\"\"><span class=\"\"><br \/>Wholemeal toast with Vitalite dairy free spread<\/span><\/div><div class=\"\"><span class=\"\">Fruit &#8211; bananas and apples\u00a0<\/span><\/div><div class=\"\"><p><span class=\"\">We offer full fat milk for children under 2 and semi-skimmed milk for children aged 2+.<\/span><\/p><\/div><div class=\"\"><span class=\"\">If you prefer you can bring your own breakfast for your little one.\u00a0<\/span><\/div><div class=\"\"><span class=\"\">*The menu is adapted for children with specific dietary and allergy requirements.<\/span><\/div><div class=\"\"><span class=\"\">**Drinking water is always available throughout the day\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-11635cd elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"11635cd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3><span class=\"\">Sample Snack Menu Served Daily at 10am &amp; 2pm\u00a0<\/span><\/h3><div class=\"\"><strong><span class=\"\">Monday<\/span><\/strong><\/div><ul><li><span class=\"\">Oat Cakes with cream cheese<\/span><\/li><li><span class=\"\">Apples or pears<\/span><\/li><li><span class=\"\">Cup of milk<\/span><\/li><\/ul><div class=\"\"><strong><span class=\"\">Tuesday<\/span><\/strong><\/div><ul><li><span class=\"\">Wholemeal toast fingers<\/span><\/li><li><span class=\"\">Bananas or cucumber sticks<\/span><\/li><li><span class=\"\">Cup of milk<\/span><\/li><\/ul><div class=\"\"><strong><span class=\"\">Wednesday<\/span><\/strong><\/div><ul><li><span class=\"\">Rice cakes<\/span><\/li><li><span class=\"\">Melon or oranges<\/span><\/li><li><span class=\"\">Cup of milk<\/span><\/li><\/ul><div class=\"\"><strong><span class=\"\">Thursday<\/span><\/strong><\/div><ul><li><span class=\"\">Breadsticks with hummus<\/span><\/li><li><span class=\"\">Pepper or apple\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li><span class=\"\">Cup of milk<\/span><\/li><\/ul><div>\u00a0<\/div><div class=\"\"><strong><span class=\"\">Friday<\/span><\/strong><\/div><ul><li><span class=\"\">Greek yoghurt<\/span><\/li><li><span class=\"\">Sliced pears or bananas<\/span><\/li><li><span class=\"\"><span class=\"\">Cup of milk<\/span><\/span><p>\u00a0<\/p><\/li><\/ul><div class=\"\"><p><span class=\"\">If you prefer you can bring your own snack for your little one.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><\/div><div class=\"\"><span class=\"\">*The menu is adapted for children with specific dietary and allergy requirements.<\/span><\/div><div class=\"\"><span class=\"\">**This is a sample menu, what is offered may vary.<\/span><\/div><div class=\"\"><span class=\"\">***Drinking water is always available throughout the day\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-93c3e5e elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"93c3e5e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ed6459a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ed6459a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>Packed Lunch &amp; Tea Guidance<\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To support children\u2019s health and wellbeing, we ask that packed lunches and teas follow our nursery nutrition guidelines. We\u2019ll provide clear information to help you with ideas and suggestions that support a balanced, child-friendly diet. To view our nutrition guidelines <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">click here<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We kindly ask that packed meals:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Avoid sweets, chocolate, and sugary drinks<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Include items from different food groups (e.g. fruit, veg, protein, grains)<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Are nut-free to protect children with allergies<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f3377da elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"f3377da\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cdbd623 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"cdbd623\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>Allergies &amp; Dietary Requirements<\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We take dietary needs very seriously and have a clear process in place to keep every child safe and well cared for.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When your child joins us, we\u2019ll ask you to share full details of any allergies, intolerances, cultural preferences, or family choices (e.g. vegetarian or halal diets). We\u2019ll work closely with you to ensure these are fully understood and followed.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our team is trained in allergy awareness, and meals and snacks are prepared and served with care and attention to each child\u2019s individual needs. We also have clear systems in place to avoid cross-contamination.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If your child has a known allergy, we\u2019ll put a personalised care plan in place with you and carry out regular reviews to keep everything up to date. To view our policy on allergies and dietary requirements <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">click here.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5df72d1 elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"5df72d1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-aba4d31 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"aba4d31\" data-element_type=\"widget\" id=\"communication\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>Communication with Parents<\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We believe that strong, open communication between nursery and home is key to giving every child the best possible start.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We see parents as partners and work hard to keep you informed, involved, and supported every step of the way.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8f39813 elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"8f39813\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c7aaa93 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c7aaa93\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>How We Stay in Touch<\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We\u2019ll keep you regularly updated on your child\u2019s day, progress, and important nursery news through a range of communication tools, including:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Regular updates via Tapestry<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Newsletters with upcoming events, reminders, and nursery highlights<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Informal chats at drop-off and pick-up times, we\u2019re always happy to have a quick catch-up\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Email and phone contact for anything you\u2019d like to discuss in more detail<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rather than set parents&#8217; evenings, we offer flexible appointments, just let us know if you\u2019d like to meet, and we can arrange an evening time that works for you.<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-60da069 elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"60da069\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-aff4faf elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"aff4faf\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>Sharing Feedback or Raising Concerns<\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We\u2019re always here to listen. If you have any feedback, ideas, or concerns, big or small, please don\u2019t hesitate to let us know. 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