Useful Information and FAQ
Q) Do you have a prospectus?
A) Yes we do it can be downloaded here or you can get in contact with us and we will post one out to you.
Q) What are your opening hours?
A) Winterton House Nursery is a sessional setting and is open from 8.45am-11.45am and 1pm and 4pm during term times
Q) When can I come and look around the nursery?
A) Winterton House has an open door policy so you are welcome to look around at anytime during our sessions from 8.45am-11.45am and 1pm and 4pm. There is no need to make an appointment
Q) Do you have a settling in period for children when they start at nursery?
A) Yes we have a settling in week which enables children to make a gradual transition into nursery. Nursery will be a new experience for your child and some children may take longer to feel happy and settled in their new environment. We want your child to feel happy and safe at nursery and for the transition from home to nursery to be an easy one. To make sure that this is the case, your child's Key Person will work with you to decide on how to help your child to settle into the nursery.
Q) What are the ratios of staff to children?
A) The Ofsted recommended ratio in the toddler room is 1:4 and 1:8 in the pre-school. However, at Winterton House nursery we operate with a higher ratio of adults to children which enables us to provide continuity of care at all times
Q) What qualifications and training have staff undertaken?
A) Our staff hold various qualifications and these include NVQ Level 2 and 3 (and equivalents), foundation degrees, BA (Hons) in early years and Early Years Professional Status. Staff training is ongoing to keep up with current best practice and our staff have undertaken training such as first aid, safeguarding, health and safety, allergies awareness, equal opportunities and much more. Continuous professional development for all our staff is a priority.
Q) What is the Early Years Foundation Stage
A) The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) sets the standards that all early years providers must meet to ensure that children learn and develop and are kept healthy and safe. It promotes teaching and learning to ensure children’s ‘school readiness’ and gives children the broad range of knowledge and skills that provide the right foundation for future progress through school and life. A parents guide to the EYFS can be downloaded here
Q) How can I register my child for a place at Winterton House Nursery?
A) For 2 year olds the quickest option is to download a copy of the application form from here and email it back to us or pop into the nursery and we can give you a paper copy.
A) For 3 and 4 year olds a copy of our registration form can be downloaded here and email it back to us or pop into the nursery and we can give you a paper copy.
Q) Is my child entitled to Nursery Education Funding at 2 years old?
A) Some families will be entitled to access 15 hours a week of nursery education funding for 2 year olds. A brief description of the criteria is given on our admissions page here. To apply for a funded 2 year old place the quickest option is to download a copy of the application form from here and email it back to us or pop into the nursery and we can give you a paper copy.
Q) Is my child entitled to Nursery Education Funding at 3 and 4 years old?
A) All 3 and 4-year olds in England are entitled to 15 hours of free early education each week. Children become eligible for nursery education funding the term after their third birthday. Please contact the nursery for further details.
A) Yes we do it can be downloaded here or you can get in contact with us and we will post one out to you.
Q) What are your opening hours?
A) Winterton House Nursery is a sessional setting and is open from 8.45am-11.45am and 1pm and 4pm during term times
Q) When can I come and look around the nursery?
A) Winterton House has an open door policy so you are welcome to look around at anytime during our sessions from 8.45am-11.45am and 1pm and 4pm. There is no need to make an appointment
Q) Do you have a settling in period for children when they start at nursery?
A) Yes we have a settling in week which enables children to make a gradual transition into nursery. Nursery will be a new experience for your child and some children may take longer to feel happy and settled in their new environment. We want your child to feel happy and safe at nursery and for the transition from home to nursery to be an easy one. To make sure that this is the case, your child's Key Person will work with you to decide on how to help your child to settle into the nursery.
Q) What are the ratios of staff to children?
A) The Ofsted recommended ratio in the toddler room is 1:4 and 1:8 in the pre-school. However, at Winterton House nursery we operate with a higher ratio of adults to children which enables us to provide continuity of care at all times
Q) What qualifications and training have staff undertaken?
A) Our staff hold various qualifications and these include NVQ Level 2 and 3 (and equivalents), foundation degrees, BA (Hons) in early years and Early Years Professional Status. Staff training is ongoing to keep up with current best practice and our staff have undertaken training such as first aid, safeguarding, health and safety, allergies awareness, equal opportunities and much more. Continuous professional development for all our staff is a priority.
Q) What is the Early Years Foundation Stage
A) The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) sets the standards that all early years providers must meet to ensure that children learn and develop and are kept healthy and safe. It promotes teaching and learning to ensure children’s ‘school readiness’ and gives children the broad range of knowledge and skills that provide the right foundation for future progress through school and life. A parents guide to the EYFS can be downloaded here
Q) How can I register my child for a place at Winterton House Nursery?
A) For 2 year olds the quickest option is to download a copy of the application form from here and email it back to us or pop into the nursery and we can give you a paper copy.
A) For 3 and 4 year olds a copy of our registration form can be downloaded here and email it back to us or pop into the nursery and we can give you a paper copy.
Q) Is my child entitled to Nursery Education Funding at 2 years old?
A) Some families will be entitled to access 15 hours a week of nursery education funding for 2 year olds. A brief description of the criteria is given on our admissions page here. To apply for a funded 2 year old place the quickest option is to download a copy of the application form from here and email it back to us or pop into the nursery and we can give you a paper copy.
Q) Is my child entitled to Nursery Education Funding at 3 and 4 years old?
A) All 3 and 4-year olds in England are entitled to 15 hours of free early education each week. Children become eligible for nursery education funding the term after their third birthday. Please contact the nursery for further details.
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