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ABOUT
US
OUR
SESSIONS
Our morning sessions begin
at 9:00 a.m. and end at 11:30 a.m. Our afternoon sessions begin
at 12:30 p.m. and end at 3:00 p.m.
We have recently introduced
a learning lunch club which enables your child to bring in a packed
lunch to be consumed within the setting. This has proved very popular
as it gives the flexibility for all day sessions running from 9:00
until 3:00. If it is a morning session with lunch that you require,
they run from 9:00 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. or lunch followed by an
afternoon session then you would drop your child off at 11:30 a.m.
until 3:00 p.m.
A healthy snack is offered,
free of charge, each session.
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OUR
STAFF
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over their faces to find out names and job titles.
Key Person System
Every child is assigned a member
of staff who is referred to as their key person. The key person
is responsible for recording your child's progression and achievements
while they are at Pre-School. These records are recorded along with
photographs, paintings, drawings etc. in a book known as ‘Individual
Learning Records’. You will be invited to review these on
a regular basis and will be yours to keep at the end of your child’s
time with us.
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OUR
COMMITTEE
Tiny Tows is a registered charity
and therefore we require a committee in order to operate. We appreciate
that many parents/carers have busy lives but without their help
and support the Pre-School can not continue. The Committee consists
of a Chairperson, Secretary and Treasurer plus a maximum of nine
other Committee Members. The Committee is elected at an AGM, which
is held at the end of September every year. The more help that is
available, the easier it is for everyone concerned. Fund raising
and committee work can be fun, being part of the Committee enables
you to help in the important decision making which affects your
child. All are welcome to attend Committee meetings even if not
elected to the Committee.
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FUND
RAISING
Government funding and the
fees charged only cover the costs of staff wages, rent, telephone
bill, snacks and basic equipment. All other expenditure i.e. toys,
craft materials, paint, paper, organised visits, etc., have to be
paid for by fund raising activities. Throughout the year, the committee
organises many events in order to maintain our high standards.
Here are some examples of fundraising
activities we have held:
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- Christmas Themed Bingo
Night
- Sponsored Easter Bonnet
Parade
- Jumble Sale
- Wear your pyjamas
to school day
- Inside out day
- Bag to School
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Here are some examples of what
we do with the money raised:
- Buy new equipment
for the Pre-School.
- Give Christmas presents
for every child at our annual Christmas party.
- Give Easter presents
for every child.
- Pay for a book bag/book
for every child leaving to go on to Primary Education.
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OUR
POLICIES
We have a separate folder containing
all our policies within the setting. We comply by the policies at
all times to ensure that the service provided by us is of high quality
and a beneficial and enjoyable experience for everyone. These are
available to view upon request.
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OUR
FEES
Our fees are set by the Committee
and reviewed every year to keep in line with the Pre-School's essential
running costs. Please contact us for
further information regarding our current fees.
Tiny Tows is registered to
receive Government funding for all 3 and 4 year olds. They are available
the term after your child is 3, for example, if your child turns
three in January, then they will be illegible for government funding
after Easter. This entitles your child to 15 hours of funded childcare
per week. This can include lunchclubs.
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TERM
DATES 2011/2012
| Term 1 |
Term starts |
Wednesday
7th September |
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Term ends |
Friday 21st October |
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| Term 2 |
Term starts |
Tuesday 1st November |
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Term ends |
Wednesday 14th December |
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Christmas Party |
Thursday 15th December |
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| Term 3 |
Term starts |
Wednesday 4th January |
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Term ends |
Friday 10th February |
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| Term 4 |
Term starts |
Monday 20th February |
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Term ends |
Friday 30th March |
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| Term 5 |
Term starts |
Tuesday 17th April |
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School closed (bank holiday) |
Monday 7th May |
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Term ends |
Thursday 31st May |
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Queens Diamond Jubilee
Party |
Friday 1st June |
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| Term 6 |
Term starts |
Monday 11th June |
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Term ends |
to be confirmed |
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