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Keepers Cottage Nursery
In September 2023, Scargill Infant School opened a brand new Nursery on site called Keepers Cottage. It is named after Mrs Keeper as she always had a vision of opening a nursery during the 27 years of her being the Headteacher at Scargill Infant School. We had the pleasure of welcoming the Mayoress, Councillor Stephanie Nunn and Mrs Keeper's Husband and Daughter to celebrate the opening of the nursery.
Our Nursery runs term time only for children that are 3 years old and are due to start Reception the following September. We currently take children who are three and four years old and are entitled to 15 and 30 hours funded childcare. To check if you are eligible for a 30 hour place please go to http://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk.
Nursery Session Times
15-Hour Entitlement
Available to all eligible nursery-aged children, with a choice of:
Morning session: 8:45am – 11:45am
Afternoon session: 12:15pm – 3:15pm
30-Hour Entitlement
Available to families who meet the eligibility criteria for the extended funded entitlement.
Full-day session: 9:00am – 3:00pm
Children attending the 30-hour provision have lunchtime included within their funded session from 9:00am to 3:00pm.
Staffing and Safeguarding
Our Nursery sessions are organised to ensure appropriate staffing levels, effective supervision and safeguarding arrangements throughout the day, while also meeting staff rest requirements.
This model of delivery supports a safe, nurturing and well-organised learning environment for all children.
Blossom
In Nursery all parents will be invited to join the app, 'Blossom'. Staff use Blossom to document your child's learning journey by adding photographs and comments that you can see at home. Parents and carers are encouraged to share photographs from home too.
Key Person
In Nursery all children are allocated a Key Person. A Key Person is responsible for developing a close relationship with your child and yourselves. Your child's Key Person will meet with you once a term to discuss your child's progress.
Nursery Curriculum:
