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The Woodlands Day Nursery and Preschool is an Ofsted 'Good' (2019), unique setting with a strong community bond and warm family feel. Our Nursery is just minutes from the heart of Woodhall Spa, a quaint and remarkably historic village.
Strong links have been built within the community, including two local primary schools, the Kinema in the woods, which hosts our annual 'film' night, and Tattershall Farm Park who house our sponsored sheep.
Here at the Woodlands, we pride ourselves in offering quality care and education for all children, with an uniquely diverse curriculum. Our Curriculum is designed to support all aspects of learning with a key focus on communication and language and outdoor learning. We have different learning themes each month that allow us to enable a curiosity provoking environment.
'The staff are so caring it's like a home from home, my daughter has been here since she was a baby and I couldn't have found a better nursery!'
Alongside our wonderful provision we have our very own Woodland area in which all forms of Woodlands wonders take place. From using hand made pencils to hack saws, this enchanted space brings risky play to life in an all natural environment.
The Woodlands offers places from 6 weeks - five years, holiday club and before/after school club for under eight years Monday -Friday 8am - 5.30pm, all year round.
We offer two main sessions: Mornings 9am - 1.00pm, Afternoons 1.00pm - 5. 30pm, with full day and full week concessions available. There is also an optional extra 'early bird' session from 8am.
15 and 30 hours 2-4 year old funding is available, depending on eligibility. We offer funding on standard offer (38 weeks a year) and stretched offer (50 weeks a year).
School club including drop off and collection for children up to 8 years old is available for children attending St Andrews and St Hughs schools.
We are a 'slippers only' setting and are highly motivated in supporting our children to respect their surroundings.
Breakfast is optional at 8am payable at 50p per day.
Snacks of fruit, vegetables or yoghurt are provided for all children at 10am and 3pm with a drink of water or milk. We encourage children to create their own snacks and promote independence through the serving, cutting and clearing of snack time.
Lunch is at 11.45pm for Hortons and Lorax, 12.30pm for our Fish and Sneetches. Parents/Carers are asked to provide the child with a packed lunch,
Tea is provided for children at 4.30pm in the form of a hot family meal. The children learn vital table manners during meal times and use real crockery and cutlery. 'Chef Lauren's' food is particularly popular with all our children The menu rotates three weekly and caters for all allergies and intolerances.
Please talk to us about what your child needs to bring with them to nursery as it differs between age groups as the academic year progresses. 🎒
Our Staff Team
We have a highly passionate, dedicated, creative and qualified team (All L3+) headed by Lorna our Fully Qualified Early Years teacher and director of education.
Lauren T - Operation Manager. Lauren ensures the quality of the setting, she will answer any education and care questions you may have She is also our Little Lorax leader and communication and language lead.
Lauren M - Compliance Manager. Lauren ensures the smooth running of the setting and will answer any logistical or health and safety questions you may have. She is also our Designated safeguarding officer. Lauren also works with our school leaver and transition children.
Gemma - Toddler Lead. Gemma also leads Makaton within our setting.
Sophie- Tweenie Leader and Woodland Wonder lead. Gemma works with our 'tweenie' children transitioning from our baby - toddler room.
Laura H- Preschool practitioner and SENDCO
Kate- Baby Room Practitioner.
Jessica- Preschool Practitioner
Catherine- Toddler practitioner and First Aid lead.
Laura T- Tweenie / Toddler practitioner.
Chloe- Practitioner.
We have a strategically planned key person system in place ensuring each child and family have a strong bond with staff throughout their time at The Woodlands. We are a Family Run setting and encompass as much family interaction as possible. Our staff are all very happy to talk to our families at any time.
There is an open door policy at The Woodlands, feel free to visit at any time and join in the fun and magic, in the mean time, why not check out our Virtual Tour on the link below!
Please contact us for more details!
01526 354387
Manager_thewoodlands@outlook.com
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