Welcome to Nursery
We are delighted to welcome you and your child to Oakfield Community Primary & Nursery School and we hope that you are as excited about joining us as we are of meeting with you. Below are some information guides about our school nursery.
In the meantime, please do not hesitate to contact us should you have any queries.
Nursery hours
30 Hours Free Childcare for 3 & 4 Year olds:
We do provide 30 hours in our nurser, from 9am until 3pm.
You can check if you are eligible at https://www.gov.uk/30-hours-free-childcare
If you are interested and think you may be eligible please come into our school office and complete the forms.
15 Hours Free Childcare for 3 & 4 Year olds:
If your child attends for 15 hours, we offer 5 sessions a week:
Morning session 8:30-11:30am or Afternoon session 12:15-3:00pm
Provision and Learning
The Nursery is divided into learning areas where children undertake different activities. E.g. The following areas: reading, construction, quiet, creative, ICT, investigation, writing, malleable, water, sand and a home corner role play.
Children can learn independently or follow an adult led activity. The children will be able to develop their learning indoors or outdoors. Resources have been carefully designed to be accessible, allowing children to choose the ones they need and return them after use.
All children will take part in the following activties throughout the day:
Snack time as a group
Focused activity
Independent learning time
Tidy up time
Story time
These activities do not have a set time, as they are determined by what the children are engaged in.
Every child’s learning is planned for in a personalised manner. We take their interests into consideration and aim to engage them to develop a lifelong love of learning. We ensure we get to know your child and understand their individual needs. We can access outside agencies for support if needed.
What your child will need
Uniform
Grey skirt, trousers, shorts or dresses.
Light blue polo shirt.
Navy blue sweatshirt or cardigan.
All black footwear
Note: stud earring only
Hair needs to be always tied back
P.E kit
Indoor P.E. kit:
White/Black T-shirt
Black shorts
Black pumps
Outdoor P.E kit:
Black track suit
White/Black T-shirt
Training shoes
Snacks
Please be aware that your child will receive a healthy snack of free school fruit and vegetables, alongside school bagels. We provide milk to drink and they always have access to water.
There is no cost for this snack.
Free School Meals
If your child attends Nursery for 30 hours (30 hours childcare entitlement) and you or your partner are in receipt of one of the qualifying benefits, your child could be eligible for free school meals, this would be a school packed lunch for Nursery pupils.
All you have to do, to see if you are eligible, is complete a free school meal application form, just follow this link:
https://www3.halton.gov.uk/Pages/EducationandFamilies/Schools/FreeSchoolMeals.aspx
Nursery children who are eligible can order a school packed lunch, this is booked via www.schoolhub.co.uk. Please note, an account must be set up for you by the school office in order for you to book packed lunches. Alternatively, children may bring their own packed lunch to Nursery.