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BROCHURE
Fisherfield Farm Nursery Ltd, Hargate Avenue, Norden, Rochdale, OL12 6BT, Company Number: 03204227, Registered in England The following information is extracted highlights from our literature. If you would like a full colour brochure, please contact the site you are interested in: - Nursery Hours of Opening Monday to Friday 7.30 a.m. to 6.00 p.m. Fisherfield Farm Nursery Directors Nicky MacGill (NVQ Level 3) and David MacGill Nicky and Dave have a young family of their own (3 boys - Peter, George and Harry) Nicky undertook N.V.Q. in Childcare Level 3 and gained her qualification. Nicky is responsible for nursery bookings, staff training and also the purchase of equipment and resources. David left his position as Business Manager with Xerox in December 2000 to become more involved with the day to day running of the nurseries. David is responsible for all business development. Area Manager Charlotte Melia, (NNEB & Advanced Diploma in Child Education) Having completed and qualified for her NNEB in 1992, Charlotte gained experience whilst working within a private day nursery until 1997, she then joined Fisherfield Farm Nursery and was also undertaking her ADCE (Advanced Diploma in Child Education). Based at the Hargate Avenue nursery, Charlotte gained knowledgeable experience leading to her promotion to the position of Nursery Manager. Charlotte became Area Manager in 2000. Open Door Policy All parents should feel free to visit the nursery at any time during opening hours, with or without an appointment. Awards
Work plans These are displayed in each room so that you can have an understanding of the work / play sessions your child will be involved in. In the over 2’s room you will receive monthly sheets informing you of themes and events. In the under 2’s room you will be given personalised daily sheets which detail the activities your child has been involved in. Policies All our policies and procedures are available for you to read Making The Right Choice As a parent you are probably worried and anxious about making the right choice of childcare provider for your child. This is only natural as it is not an easy decision. How will they settle in? How will they cope without you? Will they enjoy nursery? etc Settling In If you decide that Fisherfield Farm Nursery is your choice of childcare provider then these are the steps to make: 1. First of all you need to put your child’s name forward for the nursery. (There may not be a place available and so your child will be placed onto the waiting list where you will be kept informed of places becoming available), please inform the nursery if your requirements change. 2. When you decide on when you would like your child to start at nursery you will be offered “visits” for your child. These are booked in at the nursery. Your first visit is for ½ an hour, where you will stay with your child in the room and the staff will give you relevant forms to complete, as well as informing you about the room. 3. Your second visit will be for 1 hour and you may stay with your child for ½ an hour and then maybe leave them for ½ an hour whilst you still remain in the nursery. Build your visits up depending on how your child is settling, as many as needed. 4. We ask for a non refundable deposit to retain your place, administration fees and also visits for your child. If your child is experiencing difficulty settling in we will work closely with you to minimise this period and to ensure he/she enjoys the time spent at Fisherfield Farm Nursery. Parental Partnership We believe you are the main educator of your child and so information sharing and communication is a key factor in ensuring a well-organised environment. Our under 2’s receive daily information sheets and our over 2’s have information displayed about the day’s activities for parents/carers to read. Staff, are also on hand to share information on a day-to-day basis. Parents Evenings are arranged every 6 months giving parents a chance to meet the staff and ask any questions they may have. You will also be given the opportunity to look at your child’s work and his/her Progress Developmental Sheets. Courses are run for parents (e.g. “Parent Survival Classes”) as well as fayres and social evenings Newsletters are issued to parents on a quarterly basis. They notify them of special events and general news about the nursery. There is a daily notice board so parents can easily make note of any important bits of news or requests. If you have any concerns or questions your nursery manager / deputy manager will be on hand to discuss them with you. Little Lambs (Baby Room) The Little Lambs are from 3 months to approximately 18 months. The main playrooms have plenty of floor space for manovering, floor play etc. There is also a messy play area for water, sand, painting etc. We also have separate sleep rooms for our Little Lambs which are calming and homely. Each child is provided with their own bedding which is laundered weekly at the nursery site. Baby changing areas are also separate where staff can spend 1 – 1 time with your child. Our environment is loving and caring with very conscientious staff who are committed to providing you with the highest of standards of care. Each baby is treated as an individual with home established routines being maintained as much as possible to ensure consistency between home and nursery. We Provide: - Baby wipes Cotton wool (if preferred) Bibs Individual cot bedding Drinks throughout the day All meals and snacks Assessments Welcome Pack Day sheets Stimulating activities and toys Lots of attentive love and care We Ask You To Provide: - Nappies Spare clothes (labelled) Special creams Bottles and feeds (made up) labelled Comforters Ducklings (from toddling – 2yrs + approx) When your child has found their feet and has become mobile, they will move into our Ducklings room. Our Ducklings room provides a bright and cheerful atmosphere, where children can explore their surroundings safely. Again, the room provides a quiet soft area and a noisy area for creative activities. Changing areas and the bathroom are separate. During your child’s time in the Duckling’s room you may want to begin potty / toilet training. We will work with you to ensure this is a stress free time. We Provide Wipes Cotton wool (if preferred) Bibs & aprons Day sheets Individual bedding All meals and snacks Drinks throughout the day Assessments Stimulating activities and toys Welcome Pack We Ask You To Provide Nappies Spare clothes Special creams Red Group (approx 2yrs – 3yrs) The Red Group room provides your child with a more structured day. We follow the ‘Early Learning Goals’ within Red Group to provide familiarity for the next group with various activities. The emphasis is always on learning through play, although we plan carefully to ensure the children are developing their skills accordingly. Blue Group (approx 3 yrs – school age) The Blue Group provides a ‘pre-school’ atmosphere, where children can learn and explore to their full potential. The structured day follows the ‘Early Learning Goals’ ensuring that children are developing accordingly and getting varied opportunities of play and learning. The children have open access to a computer with education packages. We also implement a uniform for our Blue Group children to enable their transition to school uniform easier. It also helps when we go on nursery trips as all the children are easily recognised. The Blue Group is a hive of activity where we give lots of various opportunities and build up your child’s confidence for an easier transition to school life. Extra Curricular Activities Fisherfield Farm Nursery offers certain extra curricular activities inclusive of fees, these are: * French Lessons by qualified teacher which is held on a weekly basis for the children attending Blue Group * Music & Movement Lessons held by a professional company covering the ‘Early Learning Goals’. These lessons are held on a weekly basis for the children attending Red and Blue Group * We also provide private swimming lessons on a weekly basis. These are charged to your account and again are offered to Red and Blue Group children. The swimming lessons are very popular and so we do have waiting lists if people are interested. View Brochure (opens a new browser window) |
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Vision and Values
At Fisherfield Farm Nursery our vision is to provide high quality childcare that will differentiate us and enable us to become the childcare provider of choice. Curriculum This page is an overview of our Pre-school curriculum and contains the aims of the nursery curriculum. |
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