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Are you ready for nursery? These 60 – 90 minute session helps parents/carers to prepare for their child’s big step into nursery. We cover Knowing what to expect Building helpful routines Other practical tips and advice for getting ready for the first day Start Well Sheffield Online Session…
preferred education setting. They will do this when your child is due to move from nursery to primary; primary to junior; junior to secondary; and secondary to Post 16. If you would like your child to move to a different school mid-year or outside the normal admission times, you should ask… then issue a final EHC plan naming the school or college your child will transfer to by the following national deadlines: 15 February for children transitioning from nursery to primary school, infant to junior school (Y2 to Y3 with a physical site move) or primary to secondary school (Y6 to Y7…
for a child that isn't normally available in a nursery or school. This includes childminders. You can read more about EHC Plans here . If a child has an Education, Health and Care (EHC) Plan An Annual Review meeting should take place every 6 months. This is to make sure the outcomes and provision…
is already involved. If the child has been seen in the past by the service and discharged, the parent or nursery/school can re-refer. Please on click the logo below for information on what the service offers, who is involved and who to contact. More information and resources You can find…
Starting Fulltime Education All children must start full-time education from the term after their fifth birthday, although children in Sheffield are offered a school place earlier than this. Families have the choice of when their child can start school. All four year olds can start full time from the September after their fourth birthday, or, depending on your child’s date of birth, there will also be the option to defer their admission until January or April. They can start on a full time or part time basis. This gives parents/carers more flexibility about when their 4 year old starts reception. If you choose for your child to start in January or April, it is still possible to access a free early learning place in a nursery or early years setting of your choice (15 hours per week term time). Please note that compulsory school starting age remains the same. For more information…
, although they cannot be funded for children they are related to. You can search for a Childminder using the Sheffield Directory at the top of the page, in the "search" box. Or you'll also find a link to a list of childminders at the bottom of this page. Nurseries There are different types of nursery setting available for children under school age. You may see names that include day nursery, nursery school, pre-school, play-group or children’s centre. They will all offer a similar service but with a slightly different focus. Day nurseries focus on providing a safe environment to look after your… are non-profit making usually serving a local community. Most nurseries provide Funded Early Learning for 2 to 4 year olds. School Nursery Classes The majority of primary schools in Sheffield also have a nursery class. They will normally be staffed with a qualified nursery teacher. Some do take 2…
Ofsted rating do they have? When was their last Ofsted inspection? Can you see their latest Ofsted report? You can look this up on the Ofsted website – see our guide to Ofsted . Can you see their Certificate of Public Liability Insurance? Does it cover outings away from the nursery…) check in 2012. Qualifications By law, at least half the staff in a childcare setting need to hold a valid childcare qualification. You should ask what qualifications staff have and be satisfied that it is appropriate for the service being provided – staff in a school nursery will have different…). The qualification types have different levels ranging from 1 to 7. Staff need to be at Level 3 or above to be qualified to look after your child unsupervised. Staff at Level 4 or above are suitable for managerial roles. Degree qualified nursery teachers are at level 6. Newly qualified staff should also all…
Disagreement resolution can help parents and young people resolve disagreements with their local authority or their nursery, school or college. It covers all children and young people with any kind of special educational need or disability – you don’t need an Education Health and Care (EHC) plan to access disagreement resolution services. Taking part is voluntary for all parties involved. What is it for? There are three areas of disagreement that a family seek disagreement resolution services for: If you and your family disagree with how a nursery, school, college or local authority carries out its education, health and social care duties. This applies if your child has any kind of SEND. Your child doesn’t need to have an EHC plan. If you and your family disagree with your nursery, school or college about the special educational provision they are making for your child…
share stories with your little one. You could… Visit the library Borrow books from the library/nursery/school Make up your own stories or tell tales from your childhood You could create your own story book Make a den and share stories inside Bedtime stories – share a story… nooks during colder days/evenings. Sharing Nursery Rhymes Why? Toddlers love to hear their favourite nursery rhymes over and over again and this helps them to learn new words and sounds. Rhyme and repetition helps to build children’s vocabulary ready for learning to read later on. Joining… between you and your child and can help everyone to relax and enjoy time together. How? • Share nursery rhymes with your little one daily • You could make up your own song with a familiar tune – this can help with daily tasks such as tidying up, getting dressed and brushing our teeth. • Most…
. This could be with other parents from your child’s school or nursery. Choosing a Babysitter The NSPCC advise: “Follow your instincts. If you have any doubts about a childminder, babysitter or other carer, don’t take them on”. They also say: “Listen to your child. If your child seems to be unhappy…