WELCOME TO CHURCHTOWN PRIMARY SCHOOL
ENDEAVOUR LEARNING TRUST (ELT)
Trust Values
Truly Collaborative
People Centred
Inclusive
Unique
Aspirational
Our Family of Schools
WHO YOUR CHILDREN WILL SEE IN SCHOOL
Mrs. C. Adams Executive Headteacher
Mrs. J. Payne Headteacher
Mr D Swindells Deputy Headteacher
Mrs L Standeven Assistant Headteacher EYFS/KS1
Mr G Miller Assistant Headteacher KS2
Mrs R O’Grady Bluebells Class Teacher
Mrs L Langley Bluebells Class Teacher
Miss E Wilson Tulips Class Teacher
Mr J Cocks Sunflowers Class Teacher
Mrs J Mallett Nursery Teacher
EARLY YEARS QUALITY MARK
At Churchtown, we are very proud of our Quality Mark as it recognises the commitment of our strong team to the provision of high quality Early Years Education
NURSERY CURRICULUM
The Foundation Stage
UNIQUE CHILD
Provide a stimulating environment by planning high quality, purposeful play opportunities, which are based on children’s interests.
INDEPENDENT LEARNERS
Enable children to become independent learners and develop the skills to co-operate, share, negotiate and work as a team.
POSITIVE RELATIONSHIPS
Develop close partnerships where parents and practitioners work together and learn from each other in order to share information and celebrate children’s achievements.
ENABLING ENVIRONMENTS
Provide a nurturing, caring environment, where children feel safe, happy and valued as individuals.
LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT
Allow children time to explore, experiment and consolidate their learning through hands on opportunities in a safe environment, where they are able to achieve and reach their potential.
EARLY YEARS FAMILY
We are a big family in Early Years and we foster a positive attitude towards school. Our Nursery children have the opportunity to mix with children and staff in Reception, and attend Early Years assemblies and whole school celebrations in church. Our pupils are happy and secure and confident members of our school.
LEARNING JOURNEYS
In Nursery, Early Years staff will complete a personalised and unique learning journey for your child, which you can access from home. Staff will add photos and observations to keep you informed of your child's day and specific learning experiences. You have the ability to comment on these as well as add your own photographs from home life to share with us in school.
REGGIO EMILIA APPROACH
In February 2018, 14 members of the Early Years Team travelled to Bologna, Italy to attend a training course on “Creative Approaches to Early Years Education.”
We have adopted this approach here at Churchtown and has had such a positive impact. Environments have been adapted and teaching strategies altered, including an increased focus on speaking and listening, open ended learning and physical development. This approach fits perfectly with the new Early Years Framework which was introduced in September 2021.
NURSERY SESSIONS
Our morning session starts from 8:30am, we have a staggered drop off until 8:55am.
Lunchtime is 11:30am until 12:30pm.
Our afternoon sessions starts at 12:30pm, we have a staggered pick up from 3:10pm.
Morning drop off and end of the day pick ups are from the Nursery main doors.
Children arriving or being collected at either 11.30am or 12.30pm will be escorted by a member of staff to the Botanic Garden gate, to be met by their adult.
UNIFORM
Yellow polo T-shirt
Navy sweatshirt
Navy jogging bottoms
Velcro trainers
Please label everything clearly.
THINGS THEY WILL NEED
Book bag
Bag of spare clothing and underwear (to be kept in nursery) in a labelled drawstring style bag.
Wellington boots
Water suit (buy larger size)
Please label everything clearly
SNACK
Children are offered a snack in the morning and afternoon.
There is a choice of milk or water.
Variety of snacks – fruit, toast, crumpets, cheese and crackers, yoghurts.
Please inform staff of any allergies.
Children bake on a regular basis.
LUNCH TIME
11.30am-12.30pm
Children can have a packed lunch or hot dinner.
A hot dinner is £2.35- menus are on the school website, vegetarian options are available.
ParentPay (more information about lunchtime is available in your Nursery pack)
HOME VISITS/PHONE CALLS
Home visits will be available for those parents who have any concerns or wish to speak in person. These are available on Mon 19th June (1pm – 2.15pm) and Thursday 22nd June (1pm – 3.30pm).
• Alternatively, if you would prefer a phone call with Mrs Mallett to discuss any issues or concerns, these are available on Tuesday 20th June and Tuesday 27th June (10am – 2.15pm).
Please speak to a member of the team to request a home visit or phone call before you leave.
STAY AND PLAY
In September children will be invited for their ‘Stay and Play’ settling in session on either 6th, 7th or 8th September. You will have already been informed of your child's date and time. If you have any issues with your child's session then please let us know.
All children will then start their nursery sessions from Monday 11th September.
VISIT OUR SETTING
Have a look around the Nursery classroom, outdoor area and dinner hall.
Pick up your child’s Nursery pack from the classroom. Try some of the delicious hot meals cooked by our chef.
Take a look at our uniform stand. Come and speak to the our Nursery Team if you have any questions.
Sign up for a home visit or phone call if required.
Thank you for listening and welcome to our school!