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Parents are encouraged to take an active part in the group, whether on the committee or by coming into the group as a parent helper. Parents who have helped in the group have enjoyed the experience and the staff have appreciated the extra help that they provide. We would also appreciate any parents with special talents, (woodwork, cookery, etc.) to come in and share their talents with the children. This can be fitted into our programme. Any comments or suggestions are always welcome as we strive to make the group a better place for your children.
Parents are kept informed of the child's progress throughout the year in the form of informal interviews. When your child starts the group they will be assigned a key worker who will observe them daily throughout the year. They will complete a settling in report after the child has been in the group for a month; observation sheets are also filled in on a monthly basis. Should you at any time wish to speak to your child's key worker please speak to the leader who will arrange this for you.
Parents will also be kept informed of any necessary information through this site, the monthly newsletter or by notices on the parents' notice board in the hallway.
Fees must he paid in full during absence to keep your child's place. If you child is going to be off long term, arrangements may be made with the management committee about payment. If fees fall into arrears for more than two weeks and no contact has been made with the leader, we will assume that the place is no longer required and allocate it to another child. Details of the current fees may be obtained from staff members.
The children are settled into the group on a staggered basis. We start children who have already attended the group first then gradually start the remainder of the children to ease any settling in problems. To help your child ease into the group, we encourage you to stay with them for a little while on the first day or two. Try not to feel anxious when leaving them as children generally settle very quickly and if there are any problems you are only a phone call away.
The Centre has a number of policies on how we will deal with certain problems should they arise. These are available for parents to read at any time and we would encourage you to do so. For copy of these please speak to the leader.
Children are required to be toilet trained before entering the group. If your child has any special problems please speak to a member of staff To make going to the toilet easier and to match the Tir-na-n'Óg sweatshirts we suggest wearing black or navy jogging bottoms.
Children are encouraged to be independent while using the toilet, but should they require help they will be assisted by a member of staff (written permission will have been given when the child started the group).
We provide a safe, secure environment for your child to develop their abilities. However accidents do happen which are beyond our control. It is therefore important that all parents have signed the form giving staff permission to administer first aid. Parents will be informed if necessary and if further medical treatment is necessary. All accidents ate recorded in a book and parents are asked to sign when the accident has been reported. Please inform staff of any allergies to plasters etc.
Medicine will not be administered to any child unless the parent has given the leader written permission. All medicine or - inhalers must be labelled clearly with the child's name and correct dosage. Parents must inform staff of any changes to their child's well being e.g. new allergy etc.
Do not send your child to the group if they are unwell with the cold or an infectious illness, as they will pass this on to the other children. Your children will not learn anything if they are unwell. Please inform the leader if your child is unable to attend due to illness or if they have contracted an infectious disease.
Fire drills are carried out monthly, all children will be instructed on how to react should the fire bell ring while they are inside the building.
Ensure that all your child's belongings are clearly marked with a name. Do not permit your child to bring in sweets or chewing gum. They could provide a choking hazard as well as being unfair to other children.
If your child will not be attending the Centre please inform the leader as soon as possible.
Should you wish your child to be collected by someone else please inform a member of staff when the child arrives.
Please discourage your child from bringing toys into the group, they may get broken or mixed up with others. Comfort toys may be brought until your child settles into the group.
If your child has any special likes or dislikes please let us know. We want them to enjoy their experiences at Centre.
If you have any complaints please do not hesitate to speak to the leader. All conversations will he dealt with confidentially.
Should you wish to speak to someone else a meeting can be arranged with the N.I.P.P.A. Advisor, the Social Worker or a member of the Management Committee.
A box is available for material for junk art'. Boxes, cartons, kitchen roll tubes and milk bottle tops can all be recycled to become wonderful creations! Before you throw anything away please ask if we could use it. This includes household items e.g. toasters, bathroom scales, typewriters or computer keyboards.
Throughout the year we take the children on short outings -- library, park, local schools etc. Please make sure that you have signed the form giving your child permission to take part in these activities. Every year we organise outings to the cinema and other places of interest.
Throughout the year the group is visited by - community police, dentist, dental hygienist, nurse and fire brigade. There are also visits from the N.I.P.P.A. representative and social worker.
Your child will bring home many paintings, craft work etc., from the group. Time will have been spent on creating their "masterpiece . Please remember their work is important and should he praised and displayed at home.
At times it may be necessary to fund raise. This helps towards buying equipment.
Monkeynastix is a Movement Education Programme carried out by a qualified and trained Monkeynastix instructor. The movement programme is focused on fun, presenting the child with different movement experiences and exposing the child to the possibilities that exist in physical activity. Monkeynastix Movement Education lesson plans are structured for a thirty- minute class once a week. Fees of £20.00 per term are payable in advance and in full at the bcginning of each term.
Parents are discouraged from providing birthday cakes and sugary drinks. Sandwiches and other savoury food could be provided instead. A papier-maché cake with candles is provided by the Centre to focus on the sense of occasion.
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Doagh Road, Ballyclare, Co. Antrim, N. Ireland. BT39 9BG |
M: 07703222506 Leader: Mrs R McCudden |
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the artwork of the nursery children
