End of Summer Term Newsletter 2022
Summer Term Topics
The children at Bear Hugs Nursery have already celebrated the cultures of Portugal, France, Italy, Korea, St Vincent & the Grenadines, as well as celebrating the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee in the United Kingdom with a garden party. For the second half of the Summer Term they will continue to celebrate the diverse cultures that represent the children who attend Bear Hugs Nursery with Vietnam, Spain, Nigeria, Pakistan, Bulgaria, Bengali and India.
Warmer weather
As the weather gets sunnier the children will need to bring in sun hats and have sun lotion applied at home before they attend the session. Please put suntan lotion into your child’s bag so that the nursery can reapply suntan lotion in the afternoon to children who have attend both the morning and afternoon session that day. Please continue to bring in two pairs of shoes (no lace up shoes) for your child, as they still need to change into their outdoor pair when they use the garden. A full change of clothing should be brought into every session in your child’s bag in case of spillages, accidents or water play activities. Please clearly name all your child’s possessions.
End of Term Dates 2022
End of term Monday 18th July for non leavers
Tuesday 19th July for children starting school in September 2022
School Leavers Party and Concert (morning only session)
On Tuesday 19th July, 9.30am to 12.15pm, all the children (including children who do not usually attend on a Tuesday) who are leaving the nursery to going to school in September 2022 are invited to a school leavers’ party. Followed by a school leavers’ concert where the children will perform songs they are going to learn this term to their family and friends, and receive their leaver’s certificate.
This final session will include paddling pools and an ice cream parlour. Therefore, for the children attending, please bring in a separate plastic bag with a swimming costume, outdoor shoes and a towel.
At 11.30am parents, relatives and friends are invited to watch their child perform and receive their leaving certificate in the hall. After the performance the children will go home with their parents, as there is no lunch club or afternoon session on the last day. Please complete the form attached with the details of parents and friends attending.
Fees
All outstanding fees must be completely paid in full by Thursday 31st June.
Term Dates for September 2022 – July 2023
Autumn Term
Monday 5th September – Thursday 15th December 2022
Half Term 24th - 28th October 2022
Spring Term
Monday 9th January - Thursday 30th March 2023
Half Term 13th -17th February 2023
Summer Term
Monday 17th April – Tuesday 18th July 2023
May Day Bank Holiday - Monday 1st May 2023
Half Term 29th May - 2nd June 2023
Places for siblings
The nursery has received an influx of enquiries for new children to attend. Whilst this is wonderful news, the nursery would also like to be able to offer spaces for siblings of existing children. If your child has a younger sibling that will be requiring a space at Bear Hugs Nursery, please speak to Fiona asap, so they can reserve their place.
Extra Hours for September 2022
If you would like your child to increase their hours in September, please contact the nursery and speak to Fiona or Claire.
Early Years Free Entitlement (EYFE)
All children whose third birthday falls between 01.04.22 - 31.08.22 will be eligible for the EYFE in September. We will give you a form to complete if this applies to you in September. The funding entitles your child to 15 hours per week of free nursery care, which is equivalent to 5 x 3 hour sessions per week.
30 Hours Free Entitlement
Your child, from the term after they turn 3 years, could be eligible for 30 hours free childcare. Bear Hugs Nursery is offering up to 24 hours (8 sessions) free childcare to those children of working parents that meet the scheme’s criteria. To check your eligibility visit the HM Government Childcare Choices website: https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk. If your child already receives the 30 hours free funding or you are eligible to start using the additional hours in September 2022, you will need to register/re-register by 31st August 2022 to start/ continue to use the hours in September 2022.
And Finally
If you have any questions, concerns or queries about anything at Bear Hugs Nursery, please do not hesitate to speak to Fiona Fox or your child’s key person. We are always happy to share information with you and help in anyway we can. Alternatively, you may contact the nursery: telephone no. 07849 657290, e-mail: bearhugsnursery@btinternet.com Additional information can be found on our website: bearhugsnursery.com or Facebook: @bearhugsnurseryaddlestone
