Welcome to Nursery

🌼 Welcome to Elton Nursery!

A warm welcome to all our new families

We would like to wish you all a very Happy New Year! We hope you had a fabulous Christmas and New Year, we cannot wait to hear all about your adventures and start an exciting new term together.

🌟 Our Topic This Term: “Creepy Crawlies and Growing”

This topic helps us get to know the children and their families.

• Our role play area is set up as a home corner to spark imagination and build real-life knowledge.

• Miss Halligan’s group will begin their new Pathways book: I'm Going To Eat This Ant

👧🧒 Our Nursery Classes

Elton Nursery is split into two groups:

• Pre-School (3–4 years) – supported by Miss Halligan & Mrs Astall

• Nursery (2–3 years) – supported by Miss Greenslade

We are a very busy, happy place! Every staff member is a key person, building strong, supportive relationships with children and families. We also enjoy times of ‘play together’ as one big Nursery family.

📘 Our Curriculum: Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)

Everything we do supports the 7 areas of learning:

Prime Areas

• Communication & Language

• Physical Development

• Personal, Social & Emotional Development

Specific Areas

• Literacy

• Maths

• Understanding the World

• Expressive Arts & Design

We plan activities based on children’s interests, encouraging independence, confidence, and a love of learning.

🤝 Working Together: Home & School

Families are an important part of children’s learning. Throughout the year you’ll be invited to:

• Stay & Play sessions

• Key worker catch-ups

• Parents’ evenings

• Parent panels

📝 Useful Information for Parents

🌅 Settling In

Parents are welcome to bring children into the setting each morning to help with transitions. Some children need extra time—others enjoy a quick play and chat. We’ll work with you to ensure a positive start.

🍎 Snack Time

Children enjoy a healthy daily snack and are encouraged to try new foods. As they grow in confidence, they help prepare and tidy up their own snack.
Please let us know about any dietary requirements.

💧 Water Bottles

Please bring a named water bottle each day.
We refill bottles throughout the morning, and if a bottle is forgotten, we will always provide drinks.

⭐ Wow Stars

Every Friday, children bring home a Wow Star to record a special achievement from the weekend (e.g., tidying up, counting to 10, drawing, baking).
We celebrate these on Monday and add them to Learning Journeys.

🚼 Toileting

If your child wears nappies, please bring a named bag each day with nappies and wipes.
We happily support toilet training—your child’s key person will work with you.

🏆 Star of the Week

Every Friday, teachers choose a Star of the Week.
Winners take home our class giraffe, Geoffrey, and receive a certificate. Celebrations take place in a special assembly.

❤️ We Are Here for You

If you ever have a question or concern—big or small—please talk to us.
Your child’s happiness, safety, and learning are our top priorities.

✨ Let’s work together to give your child the very best start in life. ✨