The children have had lots of fun celebrating Halloween. We had a fancy dress party, enjoyed spooky stories in the garden, made Halloween decorations and Halloween biscuits.
January 25, 2021
by Mrs Burns
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January 25, 2021
by Mrs Burns
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Forest Kindergarten introduction: Fire safety
The children have been learning how to stay safe around fires. We built a small fire using a BBQ bucket and kindling then we lit the fire using a flint and steel. The children learned how to kneel in the respect position to help them stay balanced. By the end of the fire safety session, the children were able to toast their own marshmallows and make smores.
January 25, 2021
by Mrs Burns
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‘My family’ drawings
Our topic in term 1 was ‘All about me and my environment’. The boys and girls were learning how all families are different and they were able to identify who lives with them and who their family is. Most of the children then used resources from the writing area to draw their own family. October 2020
Gym time
January 25, 2021 by Mrs Burns | 0 comments
The children are developing their gross motor skills while participating in gym sessions at the pitch. Lots of running, jumping and skipping. The children are becoming more aware of personal space and are enjoying exploring resources including balls, skipping ropes and hula hoops.
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January 25, 2021
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Risky play
During outdoor learning, children are encouraged to assess and manage risk to themselves and others. They are supervised by qualified staff to encourage risky play. This group of children spent an extended period of time building with the loose parts.
January 25, 2021
by Mrs Burns
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Fun in the park
The children enjoy going for walks in the local environment and particularly enjoy spending time exploring the play equipment and having a picnic at the local park. With the implementation of 1140 hours, children are now provided with a lunch at nursery. September 2020
January 25, 2021
by Mrs Burns
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Outdoor fun
The children are having lots of fun exploring the outdoor area at nursery, September 2020
January 22, 2021
by Mr McKeever
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Outdoor Learning Resources and Ideas
January 10, 2021
by Mr McKeever
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Help With Glow
December 16, 2020
by Mr McKeever
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Nursery Enrolment 2021
NURSERY ENROLMENT 2021/2022
Early Learning and Childcare (ELC) free entitlement almost doubled in September 2020. Plans to develop a new, improved and flexible service for parents and carers across North Lanarkshire are now more or less in place. 1,140 hours are available to all children aged three to five years old, as well as some two-year-olds. The focus is on flexibility for families, as well as an emphasis on quality and a strong connection with outdoor learning and learning through play. Stepps Primary Nursery Class will continue to operate as a term time nursery next session, operating from 8.45am – 2.45pm.
It can get a bit confusing working out when your child’s free entitlement can start depending on when their birthday is. The funding dates for 2021/2022 are as follows:
- Children who reach 3 years of age between 1 March 2021 and 12 August 2021 can take up their ELC placement from August 2021.
- Children reaching 3 years of age between 13 August 2021 and 28 February 2022 can take up their ELC placement the day after the child’s 3rd birthday.
Parents/carers of children applying to North Lanarkshire Council from another local authority should be guided by the Cross Boundary Protocol.
How to Apply
Due to current COVID-19 restrictions, we are looking, where possible, to have applications completed and returned electronically. Application forms have been updated to allow for online completion. Supporting paperwork, such as your child’s birth certificate and your Council Tax Bill can be sent as a photo attachment for those that don’t have access to a scanning facility.
Forms and additional information can be found by visiting the following website:
www.northlanarkshire.gov.uk/ELC
The completed application and supporting paperwork should be emailed to the first choice provider. If your first choice is Stepps Primary Nursery Class, then your application should be returned to: SAllan@stepps.n-lanark.sch.uk
Paper applications will be accepted where parents/carers do not have access to IT. All paperwork should be returned in a sealed envelope to your first choice nursery, only copies of the supporting paperwork should be provided. The envelope should be dated and marked clearly with your child’s name and the words ’Nursery Application 2021/2022’. Paper copies submitted by parents/carers will be quarantined for 72 hours.
