You're off to great places, today is the day! Your mountain is waiting so get on your way" Dr Seuss
During our day we have transitions from activity to activity and you can read more about our routine here.
We minimise the big transitions as much as possible with consistent keyworkers throughout their time with us and our through our mixed age group setting where we are one big family rather than ae group rooms. However, inevitable transitions of some kind do happen be it from home to us, or to another nursery or when their journey with us comes to an end and they move onto school.
Our aim is always to support each child and their family as much as we can to ensure that they feel happy and safe in their new environment.
We minimise the big transitions as much as possible with consistent keyworkers throughout their time with us and our through our mixed age group setting where we are one big family rather than ae group rooms. However, inevitable transitions of some kind do happen be it from home to us, or to another nursery or when their journey with us comes to an end and they move onto school.
Our aim is always to support each child and their family as much as we can to ensure that they feel happy and safe in their new environment.
Transition from home to Nursery...
At Mucky pups each "settling in" is individually tailored to the needs of the child and their family taking into account; age, background, language and development.
We work together with each and every family as individuals in order to show fully support your child's settling in and separation period.
Each settling in process will follow the same basic routine with each stage taking as long as is required for both the child and the parent to be happy to stay with us.
It includes;
We work together with each and every family as individuals in order to show fully support your child's settling in and separation period.
Each settling in process will follow the same basic routine with each stage taking as long as is required for both the child and the parent to be happy to stay with us.
It includes;
- Tour of nursery
- Information pack.
- "All About Me"
- Key worker and Buddy leafet
- Meet the key worker and buddy session
- Settling in session with parents .
- Settling in sessions without parents
- Any additional needs such as SEND, can be discussed throughout this process
- Our aim is that all families and children should feel happy and settled prior to starting their "Learning Journey " with us.
Transition within the Nursery...
We keep our transitions wihtin nursery to an absolute minimum and as much as possible once a keyworker is allocated to you and your child they remain with you throughout your life at Mucky Pups.
Each "family" group has a team of keyworkers who will get to know your child really well and so if staffing does change it usually has very minimal effect on you and your child as there is always someone here who knows you both really well.
As we are a small setting ALL children get to know ALL the staff really well and the change from one key worker to another is a very smooth transition.
When the time comes for your child to change groups we alter the daily routine gradually so the children become more an d more familiar with being with their new key worker and buddy.
Daily transitions from activity to activity are signalled through 5 minute timers, a musical instrument sound specific to that group and a visual of a box with picture indicating the Together Time about to happen. Mealtimes are signalled by a bell and children eat with their family group and keyworker.
There is also a visual timetable on the wall for all staff and children to refer to and the daily routine remains consistent throughout the days so children can become familiar with it, predict what comes next to instil confidence and independence.
Our aim is to ensure all families and children are ready to make the move to their next group and feel
Each "family" group has a team of keyworkers who will get to know your child really well and so if staffing does change it usually has very minimal effect on you and your child as there is always someone here who knows you both really well.
As we are a small setting ALL children get to know ALL the staff really well and the change from one key worker to another is a very smooth transition.
When the time comes for your child to change groups we alter the daily routine gradually so the children become more an d more familiar with being with their new key worker and buddy.
Daily transitions from activity to activity are signalled through 5 minute timers, a musical instrument sound specific to that group and a visual of a box with picture indicating the Together Time about to happen. Mealtimes are signalled by a bell and children eat with their family group and keyworker.
There is also a visual timetable on the wall for all staff and children to refer to and the daily routine remains consistent throughout the days so children can become familiar with it, predict what comes next to instil confidence and independence.
Our aim is to ensure all families and children are ready to make the move to their next group and feel
Transition to School...
To help prepare your child for their next big step.
We teach daily phonics, maths and circle time. Increasing their independence and confidence to have a go and become curious enough to ask questions. All the learning we do at nursery with next steps for your child is on their famly learning journey and we encourage you to add your own observations here too.
Nearer the time we will read stories, have photos of schools the children will go to and have uniform in the home corner for them to dress up. We invite ALL the reception teachers to visit and have a discussion with them at that time. If they are unable to attend we always have a telephone call with them..
We also send a report on your child along with a phonics and maths assessment so the school knows all that they have been learning too.
We also send a termly review of your child's learning and development along with their next steps. You are invited to make an appointment to discuss these with your keyworker so please take the chance to do so.
We ensure that all children are prepared for their transition into school.
We have excellent relationships with all of our feeder primary schools and we work closely with them to establish links so children feel safe and secure in their move.
This includes;
We teach daily phonics, maths and circle time. Increasing their independence and confidence to have a go and become curious enough to ask questions. All the learning we do at nursery with next steps for your child is on their famly learning journey and we encourage you to add your own observations here too.
Nearer the time we will read stories, have photos of schools the children will go to and have uniform in the home corner for them to dress up. We invite ALL the reception teachers to visit and have a discussion with them at that time. If they are unable to attend we always have a telephone call with them..
We also send a report on your child along with a phonics and maths assessment so the school knows all that they have been learning too.
We also send a termly review of your child's learning and development along with their next steps. You are invited to make an appointment to discuss these with your keyworker so please take the chance to do so.
We ensure that all children are prepared for their transition into school.
We have excellent relationships with all of our feeder primary schools and we work closely with them to establish links so children feel safe and secure in their move.
This includes;
- Books and stories about starting school
- A "getting ready for school" parent's meeting
- Leaflets about school readiness
- Uniforms from the local schools to try on in role play time
- Visits from reception class teachers and on occasions visits with us to their new school
- Discussions with new schools about the children
- Transition reports are sent to every school
- Photo books for the children to look through as part of life at nursery
Applying for a school place information
Keyworker policy
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Settling in policy
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