Latest News

Please see below for our latest news and upcoming events.

• Dental Hygiene

  Mon 22 Apr 2024
  

• Sponsored Walk Saturday 9th March

  Mon 04 Mar 2024

  We would like to invite children and their families to take part in a sponsored walk on Saturday 9th March to raise money to buy some new resources for our outdoor area.  The 3 year old room would like to buy new wooden blocks and the 2 year room (Acorns) are raising money for new bikes.

  The walk will take place at Apedale County Park (Loomer Road entrance) and we would like to meet everyone by the Education Centre opposite the cafe at 10.00am.

  Full details are on the letter here:

  Sponsored walk letter

  Sponsored walk form

  Thank you for your support!

  

• Mother's Day - Acorns (2 year old room)

  Mon 26 Feb 2024
  

• Easter bonnet ideas (3 and 4 year room only)

  Mon 26 Feb 2024
  

• Mother's Day (3 and 4 year room only)

  Mon 26 Feb 2024
  

• World Book Day

  Mon 26 Feb 2024
  

• Open Days

  Mon 26 Feb 2024

  We are holding Open Days for prospective parents on Wednesday 13th March and Wednesday 8th May.  Drop in anytime from 9.30am to 11.30am or 1pm to 3pm.

  If you have any questions please contact the office on 01782 987075.

  

• Winter illnesses

  Tue 30 Jan 2024

  At this time of year, many schools and nurseries have children who are unwell with winter illnesses. These guides include information for parents about how to spot the signs of illnesses and when to keep your child off nursery:

   

  https://ukhsa.blog.gov.uk/2024/01/03/a-parents-guide-to-keeping-kids-healthy-this-school-year/

   

  https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/is-my-child-too-ill-for-school/

   

  It's fine to send your child to nursery with a minor cough or common cold if they feel well enough and do not have a high temperature.  If you don't feel your child is well enough to attend, please let us know.

   

  The NHS has useful links about symptoms for illnesses which can be common at this time of year:

   

  https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/common-cold/
  https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/tonsillitis/
  https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/croup/
  https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/whooping-cough/

• Measles advice

  Wed 24 Jan 2024

  We have been advised that there are higher levels of measles than usual in the West Midlands.

  We don't have any cases in nursery currently, however please see the information on the links below which have details about how to check for symptoms and advice regarding the MMR vaccinations:

  Measles - NHS (www.nhs.uk)

   

  What to do if you think your child has measles and when to keep them off school - The Education Hub (blog.gov.uk)

• Class Dojo

  Mon 15 Jan 2024

  We are very excited to announce that we will be introducing Class Dojo to Oaklands over the coming weeks. Class Dojo is a communication platform that we will be using in school between staff and parents. Class Dojo makes it easy for us to capture magic moments, messages and send important updates to parents and carers, as well as allowing both parents and staff to send private messages. Over the coming week you will receive an invite to join us!

  More information can be found here: Letter re Class Dojo