Nursery Provision - 2 year old
From September 2019, High Lawn Primary and Nursery School are pleased and excited to be able to offer high quality care for up to twenty 2 year old children.
Admissions Information
Unlike our Nursery provision for 3 and 4 year old children, High Lawn Nursery for 2 year old children is open for 50 weeks of the year, both during school term time and also during school holidays. There are opportunities throughout the year for children to start Nursery as soon as they turn 2 years old, if places are available.
Applications are made directly to the school office (01204 332728).
High Lawn Nursery (2 year old provision) also offers Open Days throughout the year and visits to the school are welcomed.
Free Places
Some parents/carers may be entitled to 15 hours free provision funded by the Government. These can be used across the school day in a pattern of 5 mornings consisting of 3 hours each e.g. 8.30am until 11.30am, or 5 afternoon at 3 hours each e.g. from 12.10pm until 3.10pm.
In addition to this, High Lawn Nursery offers flexible, full time and part time places for 2 year old children (subject to availability). Please feel free to call school on the number above to discuss if this is an option for your child.
Fees and Timings
Fees are applicable for any sessions or child care you want your child to have, over and above the funded 15 hours. Fees will be reviewed annually for the start of September.
Fees and Timings for 2020/21 are outlined below:-
Session Time Cost
Morning session 7.30am - 12.30pm £25.50
(lunch not included)
Afternoon session 1.00pm – 6.00pm £25.50
(lunch not included)
Daily 7.30am - 6.15pm £50.00
(including lunch)
5 Morning OR Afternoon sessions £125.00
(lunch not included)
This can be a combination of mornings and afternoons, if required.
Full time, five days per week £240.00
(including lunch)
Additional fees for children on part-time places
Lunch 12.30pm - 1.15pm £3.00 (£15.00 per week)
Staff
The staff team for the 2 year old provision is made up of very experienced and professional staff members who will work hard to ensure that the needs of all children irrespective of their age and stage of development, are met.
Mrs Scholes is the full time Nursery Manager closely supported by Mrs Heath, the Deputy Manager. In addition, there are also a number of Early Years Educators that make up the team. They all look forward to working in partnership with you and your child.
Forest Schools
The outdoor environment at High Lawn School offers excellent provision. Nursery children have the opportunity to take part in our specially designed Forest Schools programme which enables the children to explore the world around them, take risks and develop self- confidence.
Unlike our Nursery provision for 3 and 4 year old children, High Lawn Nursery for 2 year old children is open for 50 weeks of the year, both during school term time and also during school holidays. There are opportunities throughout the year for children to start Nursery as soon as they turn 2 years old, if places are available.
Applications are made directly to the school office (01204 332728).
High Lawn Nursery (2 year old provision) also offers Open Days throughout the year and visits to the school are welcomed.
Free Places
Some parents/carers may be entitled to 15 hours free provision funded by the Government. These can be used across the school day in a pattern of 5 mornings consisting of 3 hours each e.g. 8.30am until 11.30am, or 5 afternoon at 3 hours each e.g. from 12.10pm until 3.10pm.
In addition to this, High Lawn Nursery offers flexible, full time and part time places for 2 year old children (subject to availability). Please feel free to call school on the number above to discuss if this is an option for your child.
Fees and Timings
Fees are applicable for any sessions or child care you want your child to have, over and above the funded 15 hours. Fees will be reviewed annually for the start of September.
Fees and Timings for 2020/21 are outlined below:-
Session Time Cost
Morning session 7.30am - 12.30pm £25.50
(lunch not included)
Afternoon session 1.00pm – 6.00pm £25.50
(lunch not included)
Daily 7.30am - 6.15pm £50.00
(including lunch)
5 Morning OR Afternoon sessions £125.00
(lunch not included)
This can be a combination of mornings and afternoons, if required.
Full time, five days per week £240.00
(including lunch)
Additional fees for children on part-time places
Lunch 12.30pm - 1.15pm £3.00 (£15.00 per week)
Staff
The staff team for the 2 year old provision is made up of very experienced and professional staff members who will work hard to ensure that the needs of all children irrespective of their age and stage of development, are met.
Mrs Scholes is the full time Nursery Manager closely supported by Mrs Heath, the Deputy Manager. In addition, there are also a number of Early Years Educators that make up the team. They all look forward to working in partnership with you and your child.
Forest Schools
The outdoor environment at High Lawn School offers excellent provision. Nursery children have the opportunity to take part in our specially designed Forest Schools programme which enables the children to explore the world around them, take risks and develop self- confidence.
“My child really enjoys the forest work and returns home talking about looking for The Gruffalo with a happy, muddy face! All the activities at High Lawn Nursery have really engaged him and are definitely helping to grow his vocabulary and confidence. Thank you!” (Parental comment 2019).
Curriculum
At High Lawn Nursery, we provide a secure and safe environment for the children to learn in. We follow the Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum which consists of seven areas of learning. Holistic learning is built around the children’s ideas and interests to ensure maximum engagement in all activities. Each of the seven areas of learning and development are implemented through planned purposeful play, with a mix of adult led and child initiated play. We promote independence and help develop children’s confidence so that they are able to select and use the resources in the environment independently.
‘It is clear children make good progress particularly in adult-led activities which are well-focused, fun and purposeful. In these sessions, adults use questioning well to deepen children’s thinking, knowledge and their ability to apply their skills. The activities are well-devised based on the needs of each group of children’ (Ofsted 2015)
Assessment, Recording and Reporting
To ensure that all children continue to make progress throughout their time in nursery, we keep a record of what they can do and the progress that they are making. This starts with an ‘on entry’ assessment, which is completed after your child has been in school for six weeks and enables us to support them with the next steps in their learning. On-going observation and assessment continues throughout their time at High Lawn Nursery. There are opportunities to discuss your child’s progress throughout the year, both formally and informally and at the end of each academic year a full report is provided for parents, summarising your child’s attainment and achievements.
Learning Journals
Every child has Learning Journal which reflects their learning whilst he/she is in Nursery. This is completed on-line, in partnership with you, via the Tapestry App. We will regularly send you photos and ask you for your comments. The Learning Journal will consist of photos, videos, as well as observations to support your child’s next steps.
Throughout the year, there will be opportunities to share your child’s learning and to discuss your child’s progress.
We welcome all applicants and look forward to sharing this amazing experience with you and your child.