Hello everyone
It’s been another busy week in nursery as children settle into their daily routines.Please find the following attachments this week:
- Scottish Government Warn & Report Information
- Maths Week
We really want to thank you for continuing to follow all NHS, Scottish Government and Care Inspectorate guidance and advice in relation to attendance procedures and safe practice. We would like to respectfully remind you and request that you continue to follow the most up to date advice on wearing face coverings, unless exempt, and adhering to 1m social distancing when dropping off and picking up children from nursery.
When you have time please read the attached information sheet issued by Scottish Government.
Maths Week
We are delighted to announce that our school and nursery will once again be taking part in Maths Week Scotland from 28th September – 1st October. This year, the National Maths Week focus is “uncovering the maths we take for granted in our lives, and helping the children to see maths in a whole new light.” We are busy planning and organising a variety of exciting, engaging and fun activities to enthuse our children in all things maths, but we would really like to involve our parents and we need your help.
Please read the attached information on how you can help.
Water Bottles
We have water readily available in both buildings for children to drink whenever they want. A drink of milk or water is provided during morning snack, late afternoon snack and at lunch time. Our staff encourage children to stay hydrated throughout their nursery day. As we provide a drink in nursery, there is no need to provide a water bottle for your child.
We endeavour to support children to have the best hygiene practice and want to avoid children accidentally sharing bottles.
Parent Club
Although restrictions have now been eased a little, unfortunately coronavirus hasn’t gone away. You can find information and answers to common questions here: https://www.parentclub.scot/topics/coronavirus. There are tips and information to help with any concerns you may have as we move towards a more usual way of life.
Family First
Family First is a free confidential advice and information resource in East Renfrewshire for Families who need of a little bit of help. You can access Family First if you:
- have a family with children aged 0-11 years
- live in the East Renfrewshire area
- have no current social work involvement
- need a little bit of help
You can access the service here:
https://www.eastrenfrewshire.gov.uk/article/3321/Contact-the-Family-First-team‘Solihull Approach’ Training
‘Understanding your Child’s Feelings’ is a new Solihull Approach online taster course. This free, bite-sized course supports parents to better understand their children and help them deal with their feelings and emotions.
Some of our staff have completed ‘Solihull Approach’ courses and have found these very informative and given depth to their understanding as parents and practitioners.
https://inourplace.heiapply.com/online-learning/course/40
Access code = Tartan
Staff Development
We are so lucky in Netherlee to have a fantastic link with our Speech and Language Therapist, Lyndsay Dickson. Lyndsay has been facilitating some sessions with staff on ‘Speech Sounds’ and will be delivering further training on ‘Stammering’. These sessions are helping our staff to feel more confident in sharing information on typical development and supporting families through the assessment process.
Virtual Parent Council Meeting- Wednesday 8th September at 7pm
Every parent/ carer who has a child at Netherlee is welcome to attend our Parent Council Meetings and you don’t need to be a member of the council to come along (virtually at the moment). Information on how you can join the meeting is available on our website under the Parents then Parent Council Tab.Have a lovely weekend.
Yvonne Donaldson (HT) and Angela Kerr (PT)
