Early Learning Options 2019

Thursday, April 25, 2019

Newbury Weekly News

Nursery can be more affordable than you think! Claim your free 15 hours* or 30 hours* of free childcare at Audlen House Day Nursery Offering care and education to children aged 3 months to 5 years All Year and Term Time sessions available Various session times • Rated Outstanding by Ofsted • Separate pre-school • Extended opening times • Thoughtfully designed large garden *Terms and conditions apply

131-133 Station Road, Thatcham RG19 4QH TEL: 01635 876667 EMAIL: aesopaudlen@aol.com EMAIL: www.audlen-house-nursery.co.uk

Thursday, April 25, 2019

Newbury Weekly News

Save the Children’s Muddy Puddle Walk

JOIN families and nurseries across the UK and take part in Peppa Pig’s Muddy Puddle Walk for Save the Children, between May 13 and 19. Peppa Pig is celebrating its 15th anniversary in the UK and to mark the occasion there are a host of events, including the annual Peppa Pig’s Muddy Puddle Walk for Save the Children to raise funds that will help children around the world. Continuing the anniversary celebrations, this spring will also see the return of the award- winning fundraising event for little ones – Peppa Pig’s Muddy Puddle Walk for Save the Children. Last year families and nurseries that took part in the event helped to raise £225,000 for Save the Children’s vital work and since its launch in 2017, Peppa Pig’s Muddy Puddle Walk for Save the Children has generated a fundraising total of almost half-a-million pounds. This year the event is sponsored by The Entertainer (TheToyShop.com) and to celebrate Save the Children’s centenary in 2019, the charity hopes that even more people will sign up, take part and donate. Kicking off on May 13 for a week of fun fundraising, children (and adults too) can pull on their wellies and set off to jump in muddy puddles – real or imaginary. Peppa Pig’s Muddy Puddle Walk for Save the Children is a bril- liant way to have fun together and enjoy 15 years of Peppa Pig, while raising funds to help make

Facebook – https://www.face- book.com/SavetheChildrenUK Twitter and Instagram – https://twitter.com/SaveChil- drenUK www.savethechildren.org.uk

Muddy Puddle Walk will get a free Peppa sticker and certificate to say a big ‘Well done!’ from everyone at Save the Children, as well as Peppa and her friends. If your Muddy Puddle Walkers

raise more than £150 you could receive one of hundreds of fantastic Peppa Pig prizes. Sign up your nursery or family now at www.MuddyPuddle- Walk.org to receive your free

fundraising pack. Find Peppa Pig’s Muddy Puddle Walk for Save the Children online with #MuddyPuddleWalk To find out more about Save the Children visit

sure that children in the world’s toughest places get food and medicine if they’re hungry or sick, are protected from danger and get the chance to learn. Everyone who takes part in a

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SPRINGBURN Childcare is set in an area of outstanding natural beauty and is surrounded by open countryside, situated just off J14 of the M4. This enables the children to benefit from positive outdoor experiences. A distinctive feature of Springburn Childcare is the emphasis on play with toys that are made from objects that are found in nature. Springburn Childcare was recently awarded an Outstanding rating from Ofsted. All staff are DBS checked and carry out regular safeguarding training along with paediatric first aid training, which includes CPR. Springburn takes this so seriously, we have also installed a defibrillator on site. Springburn Childcare is in Ermin Street, Shefford Woodlands, Hungerford, and you can contact them on (01488) 649650. Springburn Childcare The experiences include lots of outside play and a natural sensory garden. The children can investigate the wildlife areas learning about insect habitats, ladybird houses and the bug hotel. Children grow vegetables, they learn about the growing cycle and the nursery instils in them the importance of healthy eating. Menus are created seasonally and always take into account balanced diets. Security, safeguarding and health and safety is of paramount importance at Springburn. The nursery has a secure entrance and all visitors and parents have to go through the security system for access.

Set in an area of outstanding natural beauty and surrounded by open countryside, situated just off J14 of the M4 01488 649650 springburnchildcare@btconnect.com

Thursday, April 25, 2019

Abacus Day Nursery Newbury Weekly News

ABACUS has been the first choice of hundreds of families since first opening in 1992 and is regarded as one of Newbury’s childcare gems. Parents love it for its home-from- home feel and great location close to the centre of Newbury, offering plenty of parking in its own private car park. Large well-equipped gardens, French lessons with Madame, Boogie Mites Music & Movement sessions and staff members that have been working at the nursery for more than 20 years all make for a wonderful learning environment for your child to enjoy. They have built their reputation on making the lives of working families as simple as possible. They offer an all-inclusive service covering meals and snacks, nappies, wipes and creams, and never any making extra charges for activities or outings – the fees cover everything. Payment is straightforward and simple using Direct Debit for hassle-free payment, the nursery also accepts childcare vouchers, tax free childcare and delivers the 30 hours childcare entitlement. They do not believe in charging families a large deposit nor will we charge you any administration or joining fees. Around the nursery, babies and children under two enjoy exclusive use of The Nest – a suite of rooms with high quality furnishings, natural wooden toys and games, and cosy areas

ground floor, where they have a wide choice of carefully selected toys and games to choose from. Here their interests grow and develop and the rooms are regularly refreshed to suit their current interests and provide new challenges. The Pre-School rooms are vibrant and educational, introducing the children to numeracy and phonics activities, while allowing children to continue to learn through play and discovery.

provide the youngest children with a safe space in which they can settle quickly, grow and develop. Children in The Nest benefit from accessing the outdoor space at Abacus each and every day, playing in the sanctuary of their own dedicated baby garden and when they are ready to, making use of the whole garden to play and create their own adventures. Around the age of two, children progress to a suite of interconnecting rooms on the

tions and progress tracking – a popular service with parents. Choosing the right nursery for your little ones is not easy and a hard decision to make. The team at Abacus are exceptional and are really passionate about supporting children and their families, and has a great reputation built on parent’s opinion and online reviews. Get in touch to find out about availability. www.completechildcare.co.uk/ abacus-day-nursery.aspx

of pets such as rabbits, Guinea pigs and a Bearded Dragon lizard that help that children to understand animals and how to care for their needs. All parents are kept up-to-date through the ParentZone service where you can securely share in your child’s day, accessing details of how well your child slept, ate and played. The nursery regularly shares each child’s developmental progress with easy-to-under- stand developmental observa-

These rooms have free-flow access to a covered outdoor learning area where children can enjoy all the traditional activi- ties in the outdoor environment while safely sheltered. The large garden provides areas where children can climb, dig, pedal and play in safety, with small buildings and features that give them the opportunity to recreate their favourite stories or create imaginary worlds. Many parents love the fact that the nursery has a small selection

Thursday, April 25, 2019

Newbury Weekly News

The Winch ombe School

which are available for those working parents who qualify for 30 hours government funding. Learning takes place within a well-resourced, inspiring unit facilitated by experienced teachers and learning support assistants. Children have the opportunity to explore both the inside and outside environments, interacting with all the children, including those from the Foundation 2 classes, Seedlings and Saplings. A whole range of fun, play-based experiences builds the children’s confidence and helps them to develop social, emotional and

physical skills. Parents are seen as vital partners in the growth of their children. Home and school successes are shared and celebrated. The friendly staff are readily available to talk to parents and parent feedback is welcomed. Life in Acorns is full of variety, meeting the needs of all children, enriching strengths and building new interests. The children become increasingly ready for transition to full-time education, which is seamless as the children are fully embedded in life at The Winchcombe School.

THE Winchcombe School, situ- ated close to Newbury town centre, is a thriving primary school with pupils aged three to 11. The school’s motto Achieve Believe Care summarises its positive ethos and vision to develop children to reach their full potential in a safe, collaborative environment. The Foundation 1 class, Acorns, provides places for three-year- olds beginning their journey of learning. Extra, payable sessions are available in the afternoons provided we have the space and we also offer a number of spaces

“The Early Years is highly effective. Positive relationships and a thirst for learning permeate through the enabling and highly engaging environment.” (Ofsted December 2016) Foundation Stage 1 Is your child turning three soon? Winchcombe Foundation Stage takes children from the term after their third birthday. We provide a safe and enriching environment within excellent purpose built facilities. Children are encouraged to develop their own interests through exploration, meeting challenges and learning together. Open Mornings Tuesday 7th May 2019 between 9.30 and 11.30 am Thursday 16th May 2019 between 1.30 and 2.30 pm We welcome visitors to the Foundation Stage and main school at any time. Please contact the school office on 01635 232780 or email

office@winchcombe.w-berks.sch.u k to register for the open sessions above, or a visit at your convenience.

The Winchcombe School, Maple Crescent, Newbury, Berkshire, RG14 1LN

Thursday, April 25, 2019

Newbury Weekly News

St Joseph’ s RC Primary School

ST JOSEPH’S Catholic Primary School, a welcoming school with a family feel, is excited to be opening a brand new nursery class in September 2019. St Joseph’s has been rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted in March 2018, recognising its strength as a “happy and inclusive school”. The aim is to ensure that children not only succeed academically, but also grow spiritually and morally, developing into fully rounded individuals. The school fosters strong links with the parishes of St Joseph’s and St Francis de Sales and work as a team to support their children’s journey in faith. The brand new nursery class will have 26 full-time places or part-time equivalent. Both 30-hour and 15-hour places can be offered and children can join from the term after their third birthday. The school also offers breakfast and after school club facilities, enabling parents to make use of care at both ends of the day. The new nursery classroom is undergoing a complete refurbishment both inside and out. There is a large, stimulating outside area for the children to play and explore, including a sensory area, music area and a garden. The indoor environment is made up of two large classrooms, with

Home Farm

extensive facilities at Elstree School, in a magnificent 150 acres. Each week, the Early Years children spend time investigating and exploring the natural environment in the engaging woodland area. In the colder months, the children enjoy a hot chocolate, freshly made over the campfire to accompany their picnics. There is a well-resourced, dedicated Early Years Garden, which is in constant use in the free-flow learning environment. Other facilities greatly enjoyed by the children include a vegetable patch, a raised pond and a giant sandpit. A weekly cooking session adds to the enjoyment of the week. All pupils also benefit from specialist PE, French, drama and music lessons. To enhance their learning,

children go on trips connected with their topic. Recent visits have included Wellington Country Park, Marwell Zoo and a local garden centre to purchase seeds for the vegetable garden. Parents are encouraged to be actively involved in their children’s learning and are invited to termly events. There is a grandparents’ afternoon and both nursery and reception hold parents’ afternoons. The Den Building Day in the summer term of Reception is a firm favourite with all. To find out more, please come to the next open morning on Saturday, May 11, or toddler sessions on Thursday, May 16 or June 13. Please contact Tish Gauci on (0118) 710 3302 or at registrar@ elstreeschool.org.uk for further details.

HOME Farm is the nursery and pre-prep department of Elstree School. Founded more than 20 years ago, it caters for more than 50 girls and boys aged three to seven years. Home Farm is often the first experience of school life and the team understands how important these initial steps are. The offer of home visits and taster days prior to a child starting in the Early Years eases the transition between home and school. They pride themselves in their special and warm environment, influenced largely by the family principles of Elstree. The recent opening of the enlarged and refurbished Early Years Barn has resulted in an extended nursery and reception, an enlarged Early Years garden, a new entrance and offices. The children also have the opportunity to make use of the

our school. “With experienced and

new furniture and resources to enhance and support the children’s learning and development, reflecting all areas of the Early Years Curriculum. The school works closely with parents to ensure each child’s constant communication with them to support their learning journey. Headteacher Mrs Nikki McVeigh said: “Our new nursery class will be a fantastic addition to individual strengths are nurtured and they are in

passionate nursery staff, we are looking forward to welcoming our new families in September,” For more information please go to www. stjosephs-westberks. secure-dbprimary.com/west- berks/primary/stjosephs or contact the school on (01635) 43455 for a visit. There will be an open afternoon on Monday, May 20, and the school team look forward to meeting you then.

S T J OSEPH ’ S C ATHOLIC P RIMARY S CHOOL

Brand New Nursery Opening September 2019 30 and 15 hour places available Open Sessions

Monday 18th March - 9:30am Monday 20th May - 2.00pm

The school operates a breakfast and after-school club Please contact us to either book a place, receive an application pack or book a visit to one of the Open Sessions Email: office@stjosephs.w-berks.sch.uk Tel: 01635 43455

Thursday, April 25, 2019

Newbury Weekly News

NEW Reception,Year 1 and Year 2 Classes for September 2019

Experts in Education for Boys

We believe the period from 4-13 years are the most critical in any boy’s life. We invite you to come and see for yourself what a difference a Horris Hill education could make for your son.

Thursday, April 25, 2019

Newbury Weekly News

Why Horris Hill will give your son the best possible start to his education:

Our class sizes are deliberately small to allow every boy to be taught and developed as an individual.

We have an outstanding 130 year track record of academic success.

and an outstanding nurturing environment for all boys.

We sit in an exceptional rural setting in our own 85-acre estate that is ready to be explored and supports outdoor and co-curricular learning.

OPEN MORNING SATURDAY 11TH MAY 10AM

To book a place, or arrange an appointment on a day to suit you, please contact our registrar Lisa Lee-Smith by emailing: registrar@horrishill.com

Thursday, April 25, 2019

Newbury Weekly News

Chieveley Pre-School

ARE you looking for a pre- school where children are safe, confident and indepen- dent, which has a large inside and outside area and where staff act as superb role models and play alongside children as they teach them to share, take turns and respect differences? If so, you need look no further than Chieveley Pre-School, a fantastic place for little people to develop and grow. They follow children’s ideas and interests as much as possible and are constantly being led by them, believing children learn better doing the things they want to do. Their ‘learning through play’ ethos continues to be crucial both inside and outside the classroom. They pride themselves on their outdoor learning programme and are fortunate to have a small woodland area just a short two-minute walk from the pre-school. This is fantastic for putting on our ‘nature detective’ hats and enjoy foraging for sticks, hunting for bugs and generally exploring the great outdoors. As a pre-school they continue to promote their strong partnerships with parents and good links with the local primary schools. They encourage parents to get involved, from helping at fundraising events to joining in breakfast mornings every once in a while. The school readiness programme helps to promote independence and ensures a smooth transition for school

Dingley’s Promise

outreach support to any local family with a child under five with a developmental delay or special educational need or disability. Their monthly coffee mornings are a great way to meet other parents in a similar situation as well as offering a listening ear and information to help point your family in the right direction. At the Stay and Play sessions you can see how tried and tested techniques can help your child communicate, learn and develop social skills at home. Find out more – coffee mornings are held on the third Monday of the month at the Judo Club, Poplar Place, 9.30am to 10.30am. Please feel to drop in, they’re a friendly bunch.

involved in their child’s care. Communication with families on their child’s progress is rated as excellent and as a result 91 per cent of families felt more positive about their child’s future. One parent said: “My child has started to express his wants and needs in a way that we can understand. “With your support we have been able to access help from different groups that we were previously unaware of.” Dingley’s Promise can also provide home visits, signpost for support with welfare benefits and can accompany you at meet- ings with professionals, when sometimes an extra person can help navigate the information. Dingley’s Promise also offers

DINGLEY’S Promise believes that every child should receive the best start in life. They therefore deliver life- changing support to children under five years with special educational needs and disabil- ities in their centre at Shaw. Offering term-time Learn Through Play sessions and holiday playschemes for children with a wide range of additional needs, they help their children learn and grow to reach their potential. Last year they supported more than 50 children with varying needs. Ninety-one per cent of families said that Dingley’s Promise were very effective in supporting their child and that the team worked well with other professionals

many others. Through fundraising the pre- school is able to buy new resources for the children to continue learning through play and maintain the high standards they have set for themselves. If all of this sounds like the setting your child would thrive in please do get in touch or join them on their open day Thurs- day, May 23, 9.30am to 11am. www.chieveleypreschool.co.uk email – chieveleypreschool@ gmail.com Facebook – Chieveley Pre-School

leavers. The pre-school is particularly proud of the outstanding features identified by the inspector in its Ofsted inspection where the key person system was found to be “exceptionally well established and highly effective”. Chieveley Pre-School is a charity and relies heavily on the support of parents, extended family

members and the local community to help with

fundraising at fun events such as online auctions, pub quizzes, children’s sponsored bounce and

Ensuring the best start for every child with special educational needs and disabilities

Dingley’s Promise has been in Newbury for over 20 years and last year almost 50% of children who left us went to the mainstream

Nursery Sessions

We will be forever grateful to Dingley’s Promise, the support and help we’ve received is immense; the future looks brighter!

Training for Mainstream Nurseries

Family Support & Respite

If you need our services, please contact on:

01635 552458

Poplar Place, Shaw, Newbury, RG14 1NA

@Dingley

/dingleygroup

Reading • Newbury •Wokingham Registered Charity Number 1137609.

Thursday, April 25, 2019

Newbury Weekly News

Newbury Gardens Day Nursery and Pre-School

Burghclere Pre-school

BURGHCLERE Pre-school is a long-established Ofsted Good- rated pre-school located in the lovely village of Burghclere, conveniently located between the A339 and A34, and just five miles fromNewbury. The pre-school runs termly, Monday to Friday, 9am-3pm, with half or full days available depending on your preference. The pre-school also offers an early drop-off. The pre-school is based in the Portal Hall, in the centre of the village, which gives a fantastic open space to work in. There is also a secure outdoor play area, complete with mud kitchen. Children are lucky to be adjacent to the village playground, which they make full use of. They are also surrounded by beautiful countryside, so often go on nature trails to see what can be found, learning as they go. Inside, there are learning zones for the children to explore, ensuring they cover all areas of learning as directed in the Early Years Foundation Stage framework. The pre-school’s focus is to work in a partnership with parents, families and the local community, who all contribute to each child’s early years learning experience. Staff want to ensure that learning does not take place in isolation, but that it is a fusion of experiences and interactions that happen daily, at home, at pre- school and in the wider community. The pre-school is proud to be part of the Burghclere community and to be making a difference to

SITUATED in Newbury town centre with excellent transport links, Newbury Gardens Day Nursery, rated ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted, offers affordable and flexible childcare options for children from three months to five years old. Children are able to explore daily in the extensive outdoor areas, including the mud kitchen and woodland areas, with large play equipment for the children to practise their gross motor skills. Children are able to follow their interests in the well-resourced environments, supported by highly qualified and experienced staff who plan in the moment to help children reach their full potential. There are now free fully-funded sessions in the brand new Pre- School for two-, three- and four- year-olds, who are eligible for 15 or 30 hours funding and Newbury Gardens is open term- time only, 8.45am-2.45pm. They hope to offer a holiday club for school-aged children in the next few months. Newbury Gardens uses online Learning Journeys to share with parents their child’s development and learning at nursery and parents can also add their home experiences to this. Parents are welcome to come along to the regular stay-and- play sessions to observe and engage with their child in the

children as they guide them on their educational journey. The qualified, dedicated staff ensure that the pre-school offers a safe, loving and stimulating environment with high standards of care. Children are always creating, baking or planting, but equally there are quiet zones for reading and relaxing. The pre-school has up-to-to date educational equipment as well as providing the individual attention and stimulus each child needs to feel happy and confident. Staff use Tapestry, an interactive online learning journal, which enables them to record, track, share and celebrate children’s progress in early years’ education with their parents. The pre-school has a new summer house, which is to be used on a daily basis as an outside classroom and will enhance the children’s outside learning. Staff have a passion for providing the best in care and education for young children.

Their purpose is to partner with parents to support their child’s healthy development and early learning. Each child has a dedicated member of staff as their key person, who will work closely with parents to keep them fully- informed of their child’s progress. The team also produces a monthly newsletter to keep parents up-to- date on pre-school activities, plans for coming months and any future developments. Staff proactively seek parental feedback as this is vital in order to continually improve the setting, and the pre-school is also commit- ted to the continual professional development of its staff. Burghclere Pre-school welcomes visitors and would be delighted to show any prospective parents and children around to discuss its day- to-day activities. To arrange a visit please call 07749 316 968 or email admin@burghclere.org.uk preschool or you can visit www.burghclere preschool.co.uk

nursery environment. There is a large onsite kitchen, and the cook Sally provides wholesome, healthy meals and snacks for the children, with

drinking water and milk available at all times. If you would like to visit Newbury Gardens Day Nursery please call (01635) 580980.

Spaces Available

Burghclere Preschool Ofsted say we are ‘GOOD’! (2017 &2013) Providing a fun and stimulating education for children to bloom.

Caring for children from 3 months to 5 years

Outdoor play area and garden Full and half day sessions Open 5 days a week, term time 2 year funding accepted 15 & 30 hour funding accepted Village setting

• Located five minutes walk from Newbury train station • Open 8am-6pm Monday-Friday, 52 weeks of the year • Full, part-time and flexible spaces available • Beautiful woodland garden and large play area

• We aim to provide a ‘home from home’ environment for your child • Fresh vegetables and home-made meals prepared on site everyday by our Cook Sally • Weekly music and movement sessions provided by Wiggle Waggle • Weekly sports sessions with In2sport • Funding accepted for children aged 2 - 4 yrs

Come and see what we have to offer

“Children benefit from an exceptional wide range of interesting resources indoors and outdoors” (Ofsted, 2017)

Portal Hall, Church Lane, Burghclere, Newbury, Berkshire. RG20 9HX Telephone: 07749 316968 E-mail: admin@burghclerepreschool.org.uk www.burghclerepreschool.co.uk

Greenham House, Greenham Rd, Newbury, West Berkshire RG14 7HS Phone: 01635 580980 email: info@ngdn.co.uk www.newburygardensdaynursery.co.uk

Thursday, April 25, 2019

Newbury Weekly News

St John’s Pre-School Harnessing a child’s natural curiosity and building confidence

BASED at St John’s church in Newbury, St John’s Pre-School

follows the Curiosity Approach philosophy –

meaning they surround their children with resources that inspire curiosity, awe and wonder. They are a forward-thinking, dedicated, graduate-led team who create beautiful environments for their incredible children. They inspire children to be inquisitive and curious, creating the “thinkers and doers” of the future. Children are supported to be ‘school ready' when they leave, gaining independence, confidence, developing a ‘can do’ attitude and recognising what they are ‘expert’ at. Children also develop the ability to enjoy their peers’ interests and capabilities. The team are proud to have achieved another ‘Good’ rating from Ofsted in their most recent inspection, with ‘Outstanding’ for Personal development, Behaviour and Welfare. They provide free (subject to funding criteria) and paid-for childcare from 15 to 30 hours a week for two- to five-year-olds during school term-time. They pride themselves on the wide range of experiences they give children in their care, from weekly accredited Forest School sessions for all children from their third birthday, weekly yoga sessions, weekly Hartbeeps music and sensory classes to walks in the community and ‘Sticky Kids’ early years’ music

Hartbeeps music sensory sessions Highly qualified graduate led practice with small group sizes Wide range of community engagement activities - with the church and local elderly care home Mud Kitchen and Weekly Walks Natural resources and real life experiences - woodwork bench, vegetable patch and herb garden Weekly Yoga sessions Accredited Forest School provider with weekly sessions at Cheam School We provide free (subject to funding criteria) and paid for childcare from 15-30 hours per week for 2,3,4 and 5 year olds during school term-time

and movement sessions. They actively involve parents, carers and grandparents in pre- school. They hold regular ‘Stay and Play’ sessions to give the opportunity to participate in activities with their children. They utilise the Tapestry online learning journal system to enable families to share in their child’s learning and progress. They promote healthy eating and provide healthy choices for children at snack time and have a daily fruit café. The child-led approach and ethos results in children being able to follow their interests and explore the world around them. Their setting enables free-flow

from the inside space to the dedicated outside space, to encourage independence and interaction. They have recently transformed their garden and redecorated their hall to further extend the array of experiences available to children. The toilets and changing facilities are also currently being renovated. There are a few spaces available and the pre-school is accepting registrations, so please contact the pre-school manager Marlis on 07814 155110 to arrange a visit, find out more and come and experience the fantastic setting for yourself. www.saintjohnspreschool.co.uk

www.saintjohnspreschool.co.uk Tel: 01635 46467 or 07814 155110

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Thursday, April 25, 2019

Newbury Weekly News

Jubilee Gems and Jubilee Da y Nursery Giving children the opportunity to learn from the world around them

CONVENIENTLY situated between Newbury, Reading and Basingstoke, Jubilee nurseries in Padworth provide exceptional care for babies and children, from three months to five years of age. Jubilee Day Nursery offers full- time care 51 weeks of the year, while Jubilee Gems is the term- time nursery option. Both settings are renowned for creating engaging experiences, with a strong focus on outdoor learning. The team believe it is essential that children explore, learn and play, safely and freely. With 60 acres of gardens, private woodland and their own working farm, children participate in magical hands-on experiences every day. Whether they are down in the woods with the Forest School leaders or up on the farm with the farmers, children are given the opportunity to learn from the world around them. Having recently welcomed more than 20 bouncing baby lambs to the farm, all of the children have enjoyed small workshops, learning how to care for the lambs, including petting and bottle feeding them. Farming has proven to have many benefits for a child’s learning development and the aim is to increase children’s appreciation of nature, promote healthy lifestyles and educate them on the life cycle of animals. Pre-school children also benefit from Forest School sessions

Rated ‘Good’ from Ofsted in the latest report for Jubilee Gems, Ofsted note that, within the setting, “children and babies are happy, confident and indepen- dent learners. They enjoy choos- ing and following their own play ideas from the well-resourced environment. Staff offer a balanced range of exciting child- led and adult-planned activities”. Senior nursery manager of Jubilee Day Nursery Lesley Thompson says that many people talk about a ‘gut feeling’ when they are looking for a nursery. “We like to think the warmth of our team and our environments contribute to that,” she said. “It’s very important to get a feel for who will be looking after your child and for the setting. We often receive comments from primary school teachers who tell us they can recognise Jubilee children for their confidence, independence and joy of learning. “If you haven’t already done so, please do come and visit our nurseries.” If you would like your family to be part of the Jubilee experience you can request a prospectus online or book a visit to see first- hand the fantastic opportunities on offer. Jubilee Day Nursery www.jubileedaynursery.co.uk | (0118) 970 1600| info@jubilee- daynursery.co.uk Jubilee Gems Nursery www.jubileegems.co.uk | (0118) 983 4018 | info@ jubileegems.co.uk

support them individually by having an in-depth understand- ing of every unique child. Parents and practitioners communicate through our new nursery management system, Famly. Children’s observations are made and daily routines are logged, all through a user- friendly and highly-secure app, ensuring that children are put at the heart of Jubilee.

The toddler rooms are colourful and engaging, encouraging communication and language. Pre-school children have dedicated free-flow layouts leading into their own outdoor spaces, designed to promote and encourage independence. It’s here that the highly-skilled team, including teachers, prepare the children for their eventual move to primary school. Children naturally progress at different rates and the team at Jubilee

throughout the year, from cooking outdoors and woodland arts and crafts, to den building and bug hunts. Practitioners have noticed the benefit for a child’s development, boosting their confidence, deter- mination and enthusiasm and increasing their personal, social and emotional development. The nurseries have attractive and homely spaces on site, both indoors and outdoors.

The spaces are age appropriately designed, with areas carefully constructed to meet the needs of children at different stages of development. For example, the baby rooms have black and white areas to visually stimulate our younger children as the highly contrasting colours help to develop their ability to focus their attention and concentration.

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Give your child a truly unique experience... With a highly regarded reputation and experts in outdoor learning, Jubilee provides the very best mix of learning, discovery and play for babies and children, from 3 months to 5 years of age.

60 acres of gardens, woodlands and farm.

Funding available Freshly prepared food

For more information and to arrange a visit, go to: www.jubileedaynursery.co.uk (Open 51 weeks of the year) www.jubileegems.co.uk (Term time)

Jubilee Day Nursery: Rectory Road, Padworth, RG7 4JD 0118 970 1600 Jubilee Gems: School Road, Padworth , RG7 4JA 0118 983 4018

Thursday, April 25, 2019

Newbury Weekly News

Rocking Horse Nursery

We’re going on a bear hunt… To celebrate World Book Day, the children went on their very own bear hunt, inspired by the best- selling book by Michael Rosen. They enjoyed walking through various different environments while retelling the story – a story loved by generations. The Rocking Horse Nursery is Newbury’s most advanced childcare option, housed in a purpose-built specialist facility, the team care for children from birth to school age. They have six age-related playrooms for the children to enjoy as they progress through the nursery. The beauty of being purpose- built has meant the children can benefit from the nursery’s own library, which is packed with fiction and non-fiction books, the sensory room and unique mini- kitchen for all the budding chefs. Staff are all highly experienced and receive on-going training to ensure they offer the best possible care for all the children. Places are limited and there is a waiting list open for future places. If you are pregnant or have a small baby and are considering your childcare options please do get in touch – the team would love to show you the fantastic facilities. Visit www.rockinghorsenew- bury.co.uk, email info@rockinghorsenewbury.co.uk or call (01635) 48969.

SPRING at the Rocking Horse Nursery Where has the year gone? It’s been a busy start to the year at the Rocking Horse Nursery with so many fun activities for the children and investment in the facilities. The year started creatively with some amazing pieces of artwork produced when the children tried marbling. Once the paper was marbled they created planets for the space- themed role play area for the children in Tidal Bay. Chinese New Year Recent research has shown that mixing young and old is beneficial for both generations. Elder people love the energy, naivety and fun-loving nature of children, while children benefit from the attention and caring nature of those older than them. To celebrate Chinese New Year a group of children went to visit the residents at Gracewell of Newbury to share their dragon dance. The children were amazingly brave and all confidently introduced themselves and gave their ages. Their audience were enthralled by the performance and commented on how happy and polite they were. All Aboard! One of the many benefits of the Rocking Horse Nursery is its proximity to the train station at the Racecourse.

With the children heading out into the garden in all weather they often hear and see the trains passing. Taking inspiration from the train passing, the children formed their own train in the play racetrack and the nursery

has now installed a stunning wooden train in the under twos garden. Ahoy there! The garden at the Rocking Horse is always a busy focus for the children and staff at the nursery. Since the nursery opened they

have invested in sun shelters, sand pits and mud kitchens, among other things. This year they have gone big – their very own boat has landed. Back in February, the children loved watching the progress of the development and soon found

themselves making their own ‘big holes’ with the diggers in the mud kitchens. The boat is a massive hit and they are looking forward to the summer months when they can really enjoy the rejuvenated garden spaces.

Your most advanced childcare option Exceptional day care for children from birth – 5 years All in the beautiful and unique setting of Newbury Racecourse

• Highly experienced staff • Video entry system • Sensory room

• Six age-related play rooms • Secure gardens • Library

• Unique children’s kitchen • Free car parking

rockinghorsenewbury.co.uk For more information visit our website or call us on 01635 48969

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