Early Learning

Thursday, October 4, 2018

Newbury Weekly News

heam School

CHEAM recognises that the capacity of a child’s brain is at its highest potential to soak up new learning at the age of three and if a child gains a strong foundation of skills to unlock the world of learning it has long-term, profound benefits for the child’s future success. The Early Years department at Cheam Prep School create the academic foundations that guarantee that children reach their potential and thrive. They do this by using a dynamic and innovative programme of studies catering for the holistic child, with outstanding pastoral care at the heart of everything they do. The small class size limits and high level of staff-to-pupil ratio helps to ensure that a Cheam Early Years education is bespoke and crafted to the individual child. Nursery vouchers are accepted for the Early Years. Emphasis is placed on making this practice as transparent as possible. Strong parent partnerships are built through high levels of communication and care and parents are valued as key members of the learning community. It is the wide range of experiential opportunities and practical learn- ing experiences that are offered at Cheam that makes the Early Years practice unique. Children have weekly sessions, delivered by specialists, where they enjoy Yoga, French, music

Woodlands Day Nursery

endless opportunities for children to learn through play, but most importantly to play – which is so important in a young child’s life. Sports, dance, yoga and Spanish are part of daily life at Woodlands, plus so much more. The senior hands-on manage- ment team share years of knowl- edge and are sensitive to the needs of each and every child. No day is the same in childcare, new opportunities present themselves every day and the Woodlands team embrace each and every day. To find out more visit www.woodlandschildcare.co.uk, email:enquiries@woodland- schildcare.co.uk or call (01635) 33626.

rooms with direct access to their own secure garden space. Health and Safety is paramount in the care of the children and being a purpose-built nursery all the rooms are at ground floor level. Woodlands has an outstanding qualified nursery teacher who believes keenly that a happy and secure child moves to primary school confident in their ability to develop and make new friends, assured of their own ability – the amazing feedback they receive, bears this out. The school’s online learning journal portal keeps you updated on your child’s day at nursery – this is a two way conversation and parents’ feedback is welcomed. The gardening/craft club offers

WOODLANDS Day Nursery offers the highest quality of care and learning. Their ethos is one of warmth and friendliness and life at Woodlands is a journey of searching and discovery. Woodlands staff believe passionately that each child should be given every opportunity to flourish and this is done with encouragement, praise and fairness. Being independent ensures they can be flexible in their approach to the care of your child – they are creative and resourceful. The nursery is on Greenham Business Park and is spacious, light and airy, with ample off- road parking. There are four large age-related

doesn’t always happen indoors, that learning is often messy and most importantly that learning is fun. A child who loves learning will embed the key skills needed for the rest of their school career. The creative approach in the Cheam Early Years department throws out restrictive formal teaching methods and imagina- tively weaves awe and wonder throughout the curriculum.

PE, a soft play adventure lesson and dance/gym in Moving and Grooving. The technique used for teaching the 3 Rs is unparalleled. The kinaesthetic approach to learning is immersive and highly engaging. Children are empowered to become free thinkers and self-motivated learners, while encouraging resilience and independence. Staff also recognise that learning

and Woodland Learning. The physical development

curriculum is as impactful and varied as possible, offering soccer skills in Target Tots, Crocodile

Co-educational boarding and day 3–13 Years

A safe space to play, learn and have lots of fun Situated on the A339 between Kingsclere & Newbury We are an independent day nursery at ground floor level with tons of space inside and out. We believe passionately that every child should flourish and this should be done with encouragement and praise. Did you know? We have a biometric entry system, fingerprint not recognised, no access. Each of our children’s rooms is especially designed to ensure that activities, meal times, sleep times operate smoothly and each have age related separate gardens. Our brilliant & friendly Senior Management team share years of experience and is always available. Our highly-qualified Nursery teacher ensures that our children in our pre-school are more than ready to move on to their primary schools as happy and confident individuals. We are incredibly proud of our highly qualified, long serving staff. Our in-house chef makes nutritious, balanced and amazing meals, our menus rotate on a 4 weekly basis and change with the seasons. We have sports, dance, yoga & Spanish Our online learning program ensures that parents are kept updated on a regular basis. Discounts available for children of NHS workers and those who work on Greenham Business Park Limited number of term time places available for children of teachers www.woodlandschildcare.co.uk email: enquiries@woodlandschildcare.co.uk Visit us: Greenham Business Park, Newbury, RG19 6HW Or just phone us on 01635 33626

cheamschool.com @cheamschool