June 2025 Newsletter
WATCHING LIFE GROW
This month we will be looking at growing and lifecycles, with a trip to Garsons Farm planned. Our caterpillars will be arriving at the end of the month, and we will be watching them transform. We will also be looking at ourselves, as part of our family and how we grow. Father’s Day will soon be upon us, watch out for some special creations.
WEATHER
Hopefully, the sun will continue. A reminder to pop your child’s hats in their bag and a spare set of clothes is always advisable. As well as wellies and a light rain jacket. I’m sure we will all be splashing in the paddling pool to keep cool and water play is always on offer.
SENSES
I will be encouraging the children to use their senses to explore the world around them. Our children have a natural curiosity to touch and use their other senses to explore this magnificent world we live in. It is our responsibility to encourage and manage this behaviour in our children, so they experience, learn, and grow whilst still respecting our natural habitat.
SPORTS DAY
Tuesday 15th July 9am at Pixham Cricket Field. Please bring your child along at 9am if it is not their usual day.
Thursday 17th July 2025, is our last day of term. Please join us for our annual BBQ, 5pm onwards. Please confirm if you are attending and any dietary requirements.
MENU
The menu is on the parent information board if you would like a paper or emailed copy just ask.
AND FINALLY
Reports will be sent out at the end of the month, if you would like to discuss anything please let your keyperson know and they will book a time.
May 2025 Newsletter
SPRINGTIME GROWTH & GARDEN EXPLORERS
This month we will be looking at Spring and growing. I have lots of activities and outings planned for May. We will be visiting the garden centres to buy our seeds and bulbs for planting. We will also be creating a herb and sensory garden to help us use all our senses. We will be looking at ourselves and how we grow. As well as visiting the National Trust parks, woods, parks, the library, and Wisley Gardens as well as Tuesday Toddles group.
SCHOOL SETTLING DAYS
Please can you tell us in advance, when your child's settling days are, so we can plan our days accordingly.
HATS FOR SUNNY DAYS
As we are looking forward to warmer and sunnier weather – please remember to provide changes of clothes and a hat they are happy to wear (no flip flops please). We are out and about even more, and water play will be a big part of our experiences. Please do not send the children in special clothes as we intend to get mucky and wet. As the weather is so unpredictable at the moment, please have thin splash suits and wellies in the bags.
AND FINALLY SHOW & TELL
If your child wants to bring anything from home to complement any of our themes or just to show, then please feel free to do so. It is a great way to encourage the children to talk and share their thoughts and experiences.
April 2025 Newsletter
EASTER EGGS & SPRINGTIME STROLLS
This month we will be looking at Spring and enjoying the Easter holidays. I have some exciting activities and outings planned. We will be visiting farmland to see the Spring lambs. We will also visit Wisley Gardens and Tillgate Park to see the Spring Flowers. As well as the National Trust parks and woodlands to look at the bluebell trails.
SCHOOL ADMISSIONS
Primary school places for September 2025 are sent via email on 16th April 5pm onwards.
SCHOOL PICKUPS
We have decided that we will not be collecting from schools or pre-schools from September.
LEAVERS
As you are aware that part of promoting independence is for your child to completely independent when going to the toilet. Therefore, after the Easter holidays we will no longer be assisting your child in the toilet. Please practice at home. Please can you bring in shorts and t-shirt in a separate bag on a Tuesday and we will be practicing getting ready for P.E.
WEATHER
As the weather is so unpredictable at this time of year, please make sure wellies and thin waterproofs are in your child’s bag, as well has sun hats as we will still be going out and about every day and we can experience four seasons in one day.
HOLIDAY DATES 2025:
Easter Holidays 7th – 18th April (Setting closed 14th -18th)
Bank Holiday 21st April (Closed)
May Bank holidays – 5th May and 26th May (Closed)
May Half term 26th - 30th May
Last Day of Term for term time contracts Thursday 17th July.
DATES FOR YOUR DIARY:
Sports Day – Tuesday 15th July 9am onwards in Pixham cricket field.
Summer BBQ, in the garden on Thursday 17th July 5pm onwards.
AND FINALLY
We have two birthdays in April, one we will be celebrating with a birthday lunch at the beach and another when we return after the holidays.
March 2025 Newsletter
LEARNING THROUGH CELEBRATIONS
This month is packed with fun celebrations and exciting learning opportunities as we explore seasonal traditions and get ready for springtime adventures!
MARCH DATES
Shrove Tuesday (4th) Pancakes, pancakes and more pancakes.
World book day (6th), please come dressed in your favourite book character. We will be sharing our favourite stories.
St. Patricks Day (17th) leprechauns and shamrocks!
Comic relief (21st) – We will be having a Bluey dance party on Thursday 20th.
Mother’s Day – (30th) Watch out for our beautiful creations and gifts.
REMINDER
Please confirm by the end of the month your requirements for September, for those not leaving to go to school. We are full on some days now and need to know what spaces we have available for new parents.
FUNDING
From 1st April 2025, we are no longer able to charge you a sustainability fee. Any additional fees has to be a voluntary contribution. In order for me to offer 3- and 4-year-old funding I need to ask for a voluntary contribution for meals, outings etc on top of the 10 hours per day that I currently claim. If this is something that you are not comfortable with, please come and see me. I am still waiting for Surrey to say how they would like us to proceed, but it is only a month away so wanted to inform you. Summer term funding dates 2nd April start until 18th July. 1st April is not funded – full charge applies, Easter holidays 7th April to 18th April, 21st April is a bank holiday.
TRAINING
With the new year in full swing, we will begin our training to continue our professional development, so we can provide the best care for your children. Training courses coming up in March are: First Aid, safeguarding and Surrey Childminding workshop – giving me all the new legislation and updates, these are all held in the evening and at weekends, so will not interfere with our daily routine.
AND FINALLY
We have had fun over the past few months looking at winter but can’t wait for warmer days and lighter nights to arrive. We have a very busy month ahead of us. Please welcome Tabitha and her family who will be starting with us this month and we will be celebrating Evan’s Birthday!!!
February 2025 Newsletter
HOORAY FOR WINTER CONTINUED
We will be continuing with our Winter Theme, hoping for some snow. We are celebrating Valentines Day, W/C 10th February - if you would like to wear something red on 13th. We have fun crafts and cooking activities planned this week.
WINTER CLOTHING
As it is still bitterly cold outside, please remember to bring Wellies, Hats and gloves/Mittens as well as waterproof coats.
WELLIES & RAINCOATS!
Can all children please bring splash suits & wellies suitable for our changing weather. The muddy puddles are just too tempting to resist, and we end up with soggy feet! Especially as we enjoy playing outside and hunting for ice and winter treasure in all weathers!
SICKNESS & DIARRHEA
Please remember if your child is sick, even only once or has a loose bowel movement they need to stay at home for at least 48 hours after the last time they have been sick or had diarrhea. There are several bugs and viruses going around and will continue our strict hygiene standards to minimize the spread.
HOLIDAY DATES 2025:
Please note the following dates so far:
14th – 18th April and Easter Monday and all bank holidays.
July 28th – 31st.
August 14th.
FUNDING
Please confirm your requirements for the Summer Term, my estimates need to go into the council by the end of February.
SEPTEMBER: EXISTING CHILDREN
Please let me know your requirements for September by 1st April. We have had several enquiries and need to plan our spaces. All the children will be eligible for 30 hours funding from September.
SEPTEMBER: CHILDREN LEAVING FOR SCHOOL
Your funding ends on 18th July, please let me know by 1st April if you would like your child to continue through the summer holidays if you are on an all year-round contract. For term time only children, Thursday 17th July will be your last day.
AND FINALLY
We will also be celebrating Freya and Ella’s birthday this month.
Janurary 2025 Newsletter
HOORAY FOR WINTER
Winter has arrived, the children and I are once again hoping that the snow arrives soon, so that we can ride the sledge and build our special snowmen friends. We will be investigating ice and what we need to wear to keep warm.
WOW MOMENTS
Your child is amazing at learning, I have attached a ‘home achievement form’ please share anything about your child, including your child’s interests and any of the fun things you did during the Christmas break, so that together we can record their achievement and celebrate their abilities with them.
WELLIES & RAINCOATS!
Can all children please bring splash suits & wellies suitable for our changing weather. The muddy puddles are just too tempting to resist, and we end up with soggy feet! Especially as we enjoy playing outside and hunting for ice and winter treasure in all weathers!
CHINESE NEW YEAR
The New Year is the most important of all the Chinese holidays and is on the 29th January. This Year will be the Year of the Snake. The children will be making Chinese craft activities, watching their dragons dance, dress up in Chinese costumes and trying out simple Chinese food.
HOLIDAY DATES 2025:
Please note the following dates so far:
14th – 21st April.
As soon as I have finalised the remaining holiday dates, I will let you know.
AND FINALLY
Eloise and I would like to say a huge thank you for our wonderful Christmas presents, so very kind and thoughtful of you. We would like to wish you a healthy, prosperous new year.
Merry Christmas
& A Happy New Year
Thank you all so much for your wonderfull gifts. We wish you all and your little ones a merry christmas and a happy new year. From here in Spain, Love Blanche and Eloise x
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