NURSERY INFORMATION

SAFETY SECURITY

A security key pad entry system is placed on the side entrance and pre-school doors to ensure access by authorised persons only. We require notification of who is authorised to collect your child from nursery. Under no circumstances will a child be allowed to leave the premises unless it is with a previously identified, authorised person.

Parents and Guardians are requested not to open or hold any external door open and give access to the nursery to any person who they do not know.

Growing Bright Futures

INTRODUCTORY SESSIONS

Before your child begins full days or sessions at The Bruce Nursery, we would recommend that you and your child visit on several occasions for short introductory sessions.

Children learn quickly that nursery is a fun, friendly place to be therefore the settling- in period is rarely as difficult as you might imagine it to be. No charge is made for the introductory sessions.

ACTIVITY PLANNING

The nursery staff plan experiences in advance in the Pre-school Room to cover all 5 areas of the Curriculum for Excellence which ensures each child receives a broad, balanced range of activities. These plans are flexible and respond to your child’s individual interests and developmental stage.

Planning for children under 3 years old is less structured and responsive to each child’s needs and abilities.

Fun-filled Learning Journey

PROMOTING POSITIVE BEHAVIOUR

Positive behaviour is promoted at The Bruce Nursery through praise and encouragement from the nursery staff. Children receive little attention for unwanted behaviour; therefore, they quickly realise that the positive behaviour will be rewarded.

Our staff will keep you fully informed if your child requires support in this area at any time. If a pattern of behaviour causing more concern develops, we will discuss this with you and agree steps to move forward in the best interests of your child and the nursery.

Creating a Love for Knowledge

ADDITIONAL SUPPORT NEEDS

If your child requires extra support for any reason, either on a temporary or permanent basis, we will make every effort to provide this support. The nursery staff are experienced at working closely with parents and other professionals such as Health Visitors, Speech and Language Therapists, Educational Psychologists and Paediatricians to help your child reach their full potential.

WHAT DO I BRING?

Depending on our child’s age and stage of development you will need to provide:

If your child has a comfort toy, blanket or a dummy you should also bring these to nursery.

CLOTHING & PERSONAL PROPERTY

Your child will be involved in messy activities at nursery and although the staff will encourage them to wear aprons whenever possible, we would advise that your child does not wear ‘good’ clothes to nursery as accidents can happen.

It is helpful if you mark all your child’s belongings with their name as it can be difficult for our nursery staff to locate unnamed items.

You will receive a complimentary nursery bag for all your child’s property and clothing. We would also recommend that your child does not bring toys from home as they do become upset if items become mislaid or broken. Favourite books and comfort toys are of course always welcome.

Fun, Friends, Learning

ABERDEEN CITY COUNCIL EDUCATION DEPARTMENT

The Bruce Nursery works in partnership with Aberdeen City Council to provide 1140 hours of funded Early Learning and Childcare for 3 – 5-year-old children. Our Development Officer from the Education Department visits the nursery regularly to offer support to the nursery staff and children.

The Bruce Nursery conducts a thorough on-going self evaluation audit including parent’s and children’s questionnaires. A development plan is then sent to the Education Department annually detailing the audit and the action plans for the coming year.

The Nursery Manager will be happy to answer any other questions you have about funded hours at The Bruce Nursery.

Making your child’s development more fun!

VISITING TEACHERS AND CLASSES

Your child will have the opportunity to participate in additional classes in nursery. These include music and sports classes. These activities help your child build their confidence and self-esteem.

They can express themselves through music and improve their physical skills. These sessions are always lively and enjoyed enthusiastically by everyone.

TRANSITION TO PRIMARY 1

Our nursery staff are aware of the important step a child takes when beginning Primary School therefore we ensure that each child is supported in this transition.

A developmental report is completed by our staff for your child’s Primary 1 teacher. You will be given a copy of the report to read and comment on prior to your child’s school receiving it.

A graduation party and ceremony are held each summer for all the children moving on to Primary School. This is a very proud day for everyone, although it can be emotional.