We know it can be difficult getting information last minute (especially for parent sessions and events such as Halloween dress up etc) therefore, where possible we always try to put information out as early as possible.
Please click below to see important dates and events from now until Christmas.
Christine is our Community Practitioner for the centre.
Part of her role is to support families with aspects of home life.
At this time of year we always feel it is important for our families to be invited into the centre to meet Christine, find out what she can offer and take away some good tips and strategies to use in the home.
The staff at the centre cannot wait to see all returning families back and welcome all new ones.
A few helpful points have been outlined below to support in the first few days.
Remember to check your letter before you arrive to remind yourself of what base room your child will be in
I can now confirm that our Butterfly keyworker will be Abby, who we welcome to the centre
Remember to change your child’s shoes to slip on/off ones before entering the playrooms
Give your child’s wellies and sunscreen to your child’s keyworker
Leave a change of clothes (including socks and underwear) in your child’s drawstring bag which you will find on their peg
Label EVERYTHING – it is a very busy and big environment therefore staff cannot always know where each child takes clothing/shoes off
Bring any emergency medication such as inhalers and be prepared to wait to fill out the paperwork required – surgeries will prescribe an additional inhaler which can be left at the ECC. Please note no child with asthma should be in the building without an inhaler at any time
Speak with (and trust) your child’s keyworker at the end of each day in the first few days/weeks in relation to pick up times. It is important to settle each child in on an individual basis and in the time frame that suits – even if this takes a little longer than that of their peers
We ask that children do not bring in their own toys from home. We are happy to support children who have comforters such as small blankets or teddies that they won’t leave the house without. However, we ask that these are placed in your child’s bag and you inform their keyworker who will take them to it if/when required during their time with us. This is the same with any dummies. Dummies can pose as serious choke hazards within an ECC setting as well as prevent opportunities to develop speech
Please ensure your child has sunscreen on upon arrival and is always dressed appropriately for all weathers including sunhats, scarves, gloves and jacket
Please return any paperwork you were given during your induction. If you have lost anything just let a member of staff know
We are also delighted to welcome Corrie to the team who will be in the centre on Mondays, Tuesdays and every 2nd Wednesday.
We look forward to seeing everyone on Wednesday.
8.45am for all returners and 9.15am for all of our new children to the centre.
If you have any further questions please do not hesitate to phone our ECC office on Monday or Tuesday afternoon.
As all of our parents know each ELCP within the centre has their own champion area that they lead. Well, Leoni has done a wonderful job this year at leading our new Sound of the Month (SOTM) initiative through her responsibility within Literacy. The children have thoroughly enjoyed learning about and developing their phonological awareness through fun and active games on a Friday.
Leoni has created a SWAY for you to see their journey and well as a short feedback form she would really appreciate if you filled in. These forms help us to adapt plans for next year and to measure impact and progress 🙂
From November to March the children have been partaking within the ‘sound of the month’ initiative, focusing on the sounds ‘s/ a/ t/ p/ i/ n’. Each month we focused on a new sound and learn…
This week the children and the staff have had the opportunity to participate in a range of experiences to celebrate health week. To start the week we had Hazel in to join us, who has plent…
We would really appreciate some feedback on how you enjoyed (or didn’t) our trip yesterday.
The SWAY above shows just some of fab times we shared, and the link below is a very short questionnaire to gather your views about how you felt the full day went.
As always we thank you for your support, cooperation and tremendous parent engagement on days like these 🙂 These are the days children remember and we love being a part of those memories with our families.
We ask that all parent/carers arrive between 8.45 and 9am where we will have a registration in the playground area, aiming to leave the ECC at 9.15am at the latest
The ECC will be open from 8.45am to use the toilets if need be before boarding the bus
If you are running late or not able to come on the day, please phone the ECC (or the school if you do not get a response on our phone) to make us aware
Please ensure both adults and children are dressed appropriately for the weather. ECC waterproofs and wellies for the children will be available should you require to borrow them. Hi-vis vests will also be available if you would like to put one on your child. These are optional
Parents of children with medication – this must be carried with you at all times. You can sign our ECC held medication out should you wish to, however please remember if you chose to take our medication out of the building you MUST bring it back into the ECC and sign it back in again when you get off of the bus. This is following our EAC Policies and Procedures in relation to medication. It would be advised to bring your child’s own personal medication from home if you feel you are likely to want to go straight home once we get off the bus
The ECC will provide each child with a piece of fruit for snack in the morning and a packed lunch later in the day. The children will get a small bottle of water at lunch time. You may however wish to bring another drink for them for throughout the rest of the day
We would suggest you bring a backpack with you and a change of clothes for your child in case of any accidents, fall, spillages or simply if we get soaked they might be more comfortable with dry clothes for the bus journey home
Please note we have a no smoking or vaping policy around the children, even in outdoor areas
We aim to leave the park again at 2pm to be back for 2.45pm
If you get lost from your group you can phone the school office on 01290 551436. Deborah in the school office will then get in contact with Alana who will then phone you on the number you put down on your child’s EV5 form
Finally, we want you and your child to have a great day.
Your group leaders will take you around the 4 planned stations which we hope you will enjoy and participate in 🙂
We would also love to see photos you take uploaded to your child’s Learning Journal if possible.
If you have any further questions, please feel free to ask your child’s keyworker or phone the ECC office
An itinerary has been uploaded below for your information
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Before the Easter holiday we asked for your support by completing a questionnaire. Please click on the link below to read a summary of the responses we received from parent/carers.
