Day to Day
We’ve collated the most common queries and included the details on this page. Please use the tabs below to find out more detail about the different topics. If there’s anything missing please let us know.
We recommend coming for a visit to have a one-to-one tour. You and your child can see the whole school and ask any questions you have. At the end of your visit we can give you all of the information and forms you need to ensure your child’s space in our nursery. We recommend visiting and having all paperwork completed within the term before your child turns 3, at the absolute latest. For example, if your child’s birthday is in February (spring term), complete paperwork by the end of the winter term. If you have any questions please get in touch
We run a morning, afternoon and all day session. If you don’t need childcare all week we can build a flexible schedule.
Morning
9:00 – 12:00
£17.07 for 3 hours
Afternoon
12:00 – 3:15
£18.49 for 3.25 hours
All Day
9:00 – 3:15
£35.56 for 6.25 hours
Children are welcome to attend breakfast club and wraparound, £5.69 per hour
Breakfast Club
7:30 – 8:40 with breakfast
After-school Club
3:15 – 5:30
You may be eligible for help with childcare costs. Check the gov.uk website for more information.
Morning
9:00 Welcome song and register, then outdoor play
10:00 Snack and hot chocolate around the fire pit and singing nursery rhymes
10:30 Adult led activities and outdoor play
11:30 Story time
Afternoon
12:00 Lunch with Reception children
12:30 Playtime on EYFS playground with Reception children
13:00 Afternoon register and story
13:30 Outdoor play and activities
15:00 Story and home time
We provide fruit and vegetables for morning snack and again in the afternoon if required, as well as hot chocolate daily.
If your child stays all day they can bring a packed lunch or opt for a cooked school dinner. The cost of a meal for children in Nursery is £2.84 per meal. Our school dinners are freshly prepared in our school kitchen by a company called Caterlink.
There is a choice of hot meals including a main, a vegetarian option or a filled jacket potato. There is a salad bar and fresh bread served every day alongside these choices. The dessert options are fresh fruit or a baked option i.e. crumble, cookie etc. that changes daily. The school lunch menu rotates on a three weekly basis and changes completely twice a year.
An example menu is below:
2025/26
Autumn
Monday 8 September – Fri 24 October
Monday 3 November – Friday 19 December
Spring
Monday 5 January – 13 February
Monday 23 February – Thursday 2 April
Summer
Monday 20 April – Friday 22 May
Monday 1 June – Tuesday 21 July
Inset days
Wednesday 3 September
Thursday 4 September
Friday 5 September
Friday 5 June
Wednesday 22 July
Thursday 23 July
2026/27
Autumn
Thursday 3 September – Friday 19 October
Monday 2 November – Friday 18 December
Spring
Monday 4 January – Friday 12 February
Monday 22 February – Thursday 25 March
Summer
Monday 12 April – Friday 28 May
Monday 7 June – Friday 23 July
Inset days
Monday 19 October
Tuesday 20 October
Wednesday 21 October
Thursday 22 October
Friday 23 October
We recommend a minimum of three transition days/session to build up time in the setting. For your child’s initial visit we welcome a parent/carer to stay with them. Sessions can run any time between 9:00 – 12:00 and 1:00 – 3:00 on a daily basis. Depending on your child’s needs their time in the setting can be built up over a week or multiple weeks.
At the end of their first session we can arrange additional sessions one by one or we can book a few in advance – depending on how well they get on and what you feel is best.
We are happy to advise in each case but we have no set procedure, we are always led by the children.
Please label all belongings with your child’s name. If your child requires medication for any reason you will need to complete a medication form. You can find our Supporting Pupils with Medical Conditions Policy here.
Seasonal clothing
Winter coat, wellies, warm hat
Sunhat, sun cream
2x spare set of clothes
At Acorns Outdoor Nursery, our child-led learning in the natural environment means children will likely get muddy and dirty! Please bear this in mind and only send them in suitable clothing. We strongly recommend wellies all-year round.
We have our own high quality, fleece lined waterproof trousers and coats that will be provided for Nursery children to wear in the Winter months. We also have sun-hats with neck protection that will be provided in the Summer months.
Changing items
Nappies
Wet wipes
(Our Intimate Care Policy)
Refreshments
Drink
Packed lunch (if required)
Please drop off and pick up at the nursery gate, we encourage the children to be independent in coming into the nursery.
When completing the Admission form you can include details of anyone else that may be collecting your child. If a pick up by someone else isn’t prearranged you will need to call us in advance. If it is someone we haven’t met before we may enforce the password policy. Our priority is your child’s safety.
We will ask for details of dietary requirements and known allergies on our admissions form. We have robust policies and procedures around allergies and our team attends regular training. There has been a recent update to legislation called Benedict’s Law. Training has been completed and additional equipment is now kept at school. Personalised allergy action plans and healthcare plans will be put in place.
Parents/carers must notify the school on the first day of an unplanned absence by 9am or as soon as practically possible. To report an absence please call 01579 326136. If your call is not answered, please leave a message clearly explaining the full reason for your child’s absence.
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