Early Learning Options 2019

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