Welcome to our web site. 

Hopefully you will find all the information and details for our setting you will need, plus contact details and relevant documentation.

Important Pre-School Notices

Guidance for parents look at on the www.gov.uk:- What parents and carers need to know about early years providers, schools and colleges in Autumn term

If you require any further information please contact the Families Information Service on:- fis.information@northyorks.gov.uk. 

Latest government information and advice can be found https://www.gov.uk/coronavirus

Child development help:-

Interesting sites to visit World Nursery Rhymes go to www.worldnurseyrhymeweek.com

Help parents develop your childs language...hungrylittleminds.campaign.gov.uk

www.bbc.co.uk  Tiny-happy-people

Online safety tips for parents of pre-school children 0-5 year olds.....

visit:-  internet matters.org

Childcare Choices Website: The Childcare Choices Website if the one-stop-shop for parents to find out about all the free entitlements for two, three and four-year-olds, and tax-free childcare. Here parents can get information, apply and communicate so they know what and when they can access.https:www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/ 

Extended Early Years entitlement for eligible 3 and 4 year olds

 To find out more go to http://www.northyorks.gov.uk/article/33505/30-hours-extended-early-years-entitlement-for-eligible-three-and-four-year olds or further information from the Families Information Service: fis.information@northyorks.gov.uk Tel:01609 533483

You can pay your fees using Tax-Free Childcare. To find out more go to https/www.gov.uk/government/news/tax-free-childcare-10-things-parents-should-know 

National Updates: Hungry Little Minds:- hungrylittleminds.compaign.gov.uk

To be used to develop children's reading skills and early language development. Developed for parents to develop their own children's language, using naturally occurring situations. Provides ideas for parents, videos, games etc. Look at the website above.

Starting school in Reception- September 2024. If your child is due to start school in September 2024 you must apply for a school place for them. Applications open on 12th October 2023 and the closing date is 15th January 2024. All information about how to apply online can be found on the NYCC website at www.northyorks.gov.uk/school-admissions

What to expect When in the EYFS- A Guide to parents. This will help you to understand your child's learning and development in the EYFS. What-to-expect-in-the-EYFS-complete-FINAL-16'09-compressed.pdf(foudationyears.org.uk)

Measles- Please ensure that your childs MMR vaccinations are up to date.

Supervised tooth brushing programmes. Children up to the age of 8 should have their tooth brushing supervised. They should brush for about 2 minutes before bedtime and another time thats fits your routine. Look on supervisedtoothbrushing.com