Nursery

You will be greeted by our Nursery teacher as you arrive who will run through the drop off routine with you (signing in, unpacking bags etc). We find most children settle quickly, but appreciate this can be difficult for both parties sometimes. Please communicate any concerns you have in advance so that we can make arrangements to accommodate them.

We are very aware of the need to promote ‘healthy eating’. Nutritious lunches are provided by our school’s catering team, ensuring a healthy balance of sweet and savoury, as well as encouraging children to try new tastes and textures. Morning and afternoon snacks are provided each day, with milk on offer to drink in the mornings if children would like it. Water is readily available at all times throughout the day for anyone who is thirsty.

Yes – Chafyn Grove is a nut-free school and caters for a wide range of allergies and specific diets.

Yes – we have a number of options available to children to enable this.

Yes please. The expectation is that children are fully toilet trained, confident using the toilet and wearing pants during the daytime rather that pull ups or nappies. Of course, we fully understand that accidents can happen and that young children sometimes need help. We are equipped to deal with these matters sensitively and effectively if required.

Our on-site medical matrons are available to assist with any child who is taken ill during the day. Parents will be contacted should they need to go home. Children are asked to remain at home for 48 hours following any sickness or diarrhoea.

We work with the government’s statutory ratios of 1:8 for 3-4 year olds. Our maximum number of children per session is 16.

Our Nursery staff are qualified at level 3 or above. In addition, all Early Years staff hold full Paediatric First Aid qualifications and Food Safety & Hygiene qualifications, as well as being up-to-date with safeguarding training.

We see most parents/carers at the beginnings and ends of days and these regular, informal meetings enable us to chat to you about how your child is getting on and to deal with any questions quickly and easily. Our fortnightly Pre-Prep newsletter gives details of some of the activities the children have been up to, as well as providing information about upcoming events, and parents can also follow us on Facebook and Instagram. We have two scheduled Parents’ Meetings during the academic year, providing an opportunity for us to get together to review your child’s learning and progress. All staff are contactable by email and additional meeting can be arranged if you would like them.

In partnership with Wiltshire County Council, Chafyn Grove offers the Funded Early Education (FEE) grant. This is available up to a maximum of 15 hours per week, for six terms, from the term after a child’s third birthday. Our funded hours are provided in the mornings between 8.30am and 11.30am. Parents/carers may also use the Tax Free Childcare to access funding.

Of course. We are happy to make changes and additions wherever possible (subject to availability).

No – every day is an Open Day. If you would like to visit outside of our termly ‘’Open’ or ‘Stay & Play’ days, please contact the school office to arrange a date and time.

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