Frequently Asked Questions
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Nursery
"What is the
PGS Nursery School?"
"Why should I send
my child to PGS Nursery?"
"What age do you
like children to start at the Nursery?"
"Are all staff fully
qualified as Early Years Practitioners?"
"Can I come for
all day or part of a day?"
"Can attendance
at Nursery be increased/altered?"
"Is there also After
School Care in the Nursery?"
"How much are the
fees?"
"Is my child eligible
for a Nursery Education Grant?"
"Can parents use
employers’ child care vouchers to fund both education and
care in the Nursery?"
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"What is the PGS Nursery School?"
The PGS Nursery is a warm, welcoming and secure environment where
qualified, experienced and dedicated staff will provide stimulating
and appropriate learning experiences within a broad, balanced and
well-resourced curriculum. We believe that every child should have
the opportunity to develop a range of social skills, consideration
for others and independence within a framework of planned learning
activities centred on play.
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"Why should I send my child to PGS Nursery?"
PGS Nursery will work with parents and carers to ensure that
each child’s individual needs are met and that all children
reach their potential. Your child will have access to a large, well-resourced,
open plan nursery with its own large garden area for regular outdoor
play. They will also have the opportunity to take part in PE/Dance
activities, visit the Junior School Library and enjoy a variety
of outings in the local area. Strong links with the Junior School
are developed through a variety of events, and this in no small
way undoubtedly aids the transition from PGS Nursery to the Junior
School which is exceptionally smooth.
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"What age do you like children to start at the Nursery?"
Between 2½ and 3 years. Obviously children can start as late
as 4 years old but the sooner they start the greater the benefit.
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"Are all staff fully qualified as Early Years Practitioners?"
The Head of Nursery is an experienced fully qualified primary school
teacher with Early Years specialism. Other staff have NVQ3 or similar
qualification in Early Years.
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"Can I come for all day or part of a day?"
We offer morning, afternoon or whole day sessions with pre-school
and after school care if desired.
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"Can attendance at Nursery be increased/altered?"
We are flexible according to changing needs and availability.
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"Is there also After School Care in the Nursery?"
Yes, enabling the children to start at 08.00 and finish at 17.30.
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"How much are the fees?"
Daily charge in term time is £29 with the extended day being
£38. A morning session costs £12.50 and a long morning
session covering lunch time is £16.50 plus the cost of lunch.
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"Is my child eligible for a Nursery Education Grant?
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NEG is available to every child between 3 and 5.
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"Can parents use employers’ child care vouchers
to fund both education and care in the Nursery?"
Yes they can.
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Nursery & Junior
School (023) 9236 4219