Kids February 2009 11
Choosing a pre-school
Play based steps
towards learning
FROM September 2008 all children
from birth to five have been fol-
lowing the Early Years Foundation
Stage (EYFS) � a new play based
approach to learning.
It means that whatever type of
setting you choose to send your
child, they will receive the same
high quality care and no distinction
will be made between childcare
and education.
The new system includes more or
different use of the outdoors, more
time spent on playing on activities
children have chosen themselves
and more planning for each child as
an individual.
The EYFS emphasises the role of
the key worker and the importance
of having a real partnership with
parents.
As a result measures such as a
better sharing of information about
the child's development and
opportunities for parents to join in
with activities in the setting have
been introduced.
The EYFS will be used in day
nurseries, childminders, pre-schools,
nursery classes, nursery schools and
reception classes and will also apply
to out of school clubs with young
children.
The EYFS is arranged into four
themes: a unique child, positive
relationships, enabling
environments; learning and
development.
THE WRIGHT START NURSERY
GIVE YOUR CHILD THE "WRIGHT" START
Ennerdale Road, Cleator Moor, Cumbria. CA25 5LW
established since 1993
� Open 7.30am - 5.30pm Monday to Friday 51 weeks per year
� Birth to 8 years � High staff to child ratios � Fully qualified nursery nurses
� Outdoor classroom and play area � Free nursery education for 3 year olds.
Our latest Ofsted unannounced inspection report 15th December 2008 said:
"Staff recognise each child as a unique person and through working well with parents
and others, meet children's needs well, helping them to enjoy learning
through play in an interesting supportive environment."
Contact the nursery on 01946 815548
Proprietor: Agnes Wright - Manager: Kathryn Wright
The Highgrove Nursery School
01228 534333
Pre-school Places, Spaces & Grants for 3 year olds
Member of NDNA
Ages from birth to 5 years
Purpose built NURSERY
Large garden & play area
Open to NURSERY GRANT PUPILS
Open 8am to 6pm Monday to Friday
Harraby Green Business Park, Carlisle, CA1 2SQ
Victoria Infant and Nursery School
Workington
Offering Full Day Care provision at Islay Day Care
Hourly rates:
Early Start 8-9am �1.00
Day Care Afternoon 12.30-3.00pm �5.00
After School 3 - 4pm �3.00
3 - 5pm �5.00
3 - 6pm �6.00
Contact the school for
further information on
01900 325250
www.victoriaschool.org
"An outstanding school providing outstanding care" Ofsted
An Outstanding school providing excellent teaching and
learning opportunities.
Parents can make use of the OFSTED registered Full
Day Care provision with its safe, secure and exciting
environment offered by Islay Day Care and integrate
this with the school day to meet personal needs.
We offer a range of extra sessions led by fully
qualified staff.
Flexible care tailored to meet your needs.
Pay only for the care used.
Places available when your child turns three years old.
In addition to your child's statuatory Education we provide Full Day
Care, Nursery Lunch, Early Start and After-School Care and Holiday
Club to suit your needs.

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