If anybody has any queries, please don't hesitate to email me at -

nursery@ourlady-st-gerards.lancs.sch.uk

KEY WORKERS

Every child in Nursery is allocated a key worker.  You will be informed of your child's key worker who will;

• The key person works alongside parents and carers to ensure that there is continuity of care for the child thus supporting the child’s emotional well-being.
• The key person observes the child to identify how they learn through their play, their next aspect of development, what their interests are, whether there is any cause for concern or need for extra support.

• Keep a record of your child's learning journey and update it regularly on Tapestry.

EARLY YEARS CURRICULUM

In the Early Years we have developed a wonderful curriculum which caters for the children's interests.  The overview below contains an outline of the topics we cover, but the content of the topics are adapted according to the needs and interests of our children. To find out more information about our EYFS curriculum please see the curriculum map below. 

For more information about our Early Years Curriculum please click the link below.                                                                                                                                                

SPRING TERM

This term nursery and Reception will be following the theme of ‘Little Explorers’. 

In nursery, we will be looking at the topic ‘winter’ and reading a range of stories (see below).

Winter is here

Froggy gets dressed- Winter

Three Billy Goats Gruff

Occupations

Chinese New Year

Jack and the Beanstalk

The Enormous Turnip

The Story of Easter

PHONICS

Please can I remind parents that we follow a letter each week (reminders are often put on the nursery door) and that the children are allowed to bring in a small inexpensive item starting with the particular sound.

Week beginning 04.01.2021- Recapping over the letters s,a,t,p,i,n,m,g,o,c, k, ck, e, u, r, h, b and f.  

Week beginning 11.01.2021- Recapping over the letters s,a,t,p,i,n,m,g,o,c, k, ck, e, u, r, h, b and f.  

Week beginning 18.01.2021- l and j.

Week beginning 25.01.2021- letters v and w.

Week beginning 01.02.2021- letters x and y.

Week beginning 08.02.2021- letter z and recapping over all letters.

Week beginning 22.02.2021- recapping over all the letters.

Week beginning 01.03.2021- diagraphs ‘qu’ and ‘ch’

Week beginning 08.03.2021- diagraphs ‘sh’ and ‘th.

Week beginning 15.03.2021- diagraphs ‘ng’ and ‘ai’

Week beginning 22.03.2021- diapgraphs ‘ee’ and ‘igh’.

Week beginning 29.03.2021- recapping over all the letters.

World Book Day 2021

The children really enjoyed coming to Nursery in their pyjamas. 

Home Learning

Daily videos and planning will be put onto the Tapestry application. Please have a look at ‘memos’ once you have logged into your account.

'Have a lovely weekend ladies and thank you both for everything'

'Max really enjoyed Mrs Schilz' video, and found a couple of C items. Cushions, cars and candle!'

'Great videos, really helpful'

And thank you for all your hard work🙏

Stay and Play Sessions

Unfortunately we cannot hold any ‘stay and play’ sessions at the moment due to the current pandemic. We hope these will be up and running soon.

If parents can please look at ‘memos’ on Tapestry for extra information regarding phonics and I will be adding some maths information this half term.

Helping my child to get ready to start school

The Early Years Consultants have produced this useful guidance for parents and carers, to help prepare children for starting school. Please find attached below.  Even after your child has returned to school, you may find some of the strategies useful.