September 2023
September is here.
It has been a time of goodbyes as two of the little ones take their next steps in their learning adventures. It is also a time of hellos as we we one two more little ones who are continuing their learning adventure here.
We have begun to harvested our potatoes and begun to look on the apples on the tree. We have even begun to pick blackberries and made yummy cake with them.
We have continued looking at mini beasts and the children have taken the initiative, going outside to look for snail and pointing out bees and spiders.
We have played outside in the sunshine and in the rain in equal measure and had lots of fun mark making with chalk outside in the rain.
This month, as our little ones are all getting to know one another, we are looking at the topic of “All about me.” This will help our little ones to learn more about growing, parts of the body, emotions, family, hygiene, and diversity, as well as the important fact that we are all individuals, unique and special. As usual my planning can be seen on “our current topic
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Things you can do with your child
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One of the most important things you can do as a parent is to give your little one experience..
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Go for walks with your little one, Have a list of things to look for- blackberries, butterflies etc.
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Talk about favourites- what's your favourite colour? what's mummy's favourite colour?
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Talk about the number of your house, Then see if you can find that number on road signs or car registration plates.
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Please remember that Covid is still with us
We have to live with Covid and manage it like we manage all other respiratory infections
If a child has symptoms such as a high temperature or a constant new cough –
**There is no requirement to test.
**The child should stay at home for 3 days.
**They need to be temperature free and well enough to manage the normal daily routines before returning to the setting.
More updated guidance from the Govt about children and Covid-19 here –
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/people-with-symptoms-of-a-respiratory-infection-including-covid-19#Children
My policy has not changed.
Please keep your little one at home if you suspect covid or flu.
If I am ill I will have to close my setting which I know will inconvienience everyone.
if I develop covid symptoms, I will test and if positive, close my setting until I test negative.
The NHS guidance states that, ‘Many people will no longer be infectious to others after 5 days and advises us to –
**Try and stay at home for 5 days.
**Avoid contact with others and stay away from busy places.
Please note- to protect all our little ones and myself, I will not accept any children into the setting if there is a positive case within their home - ie a parent or sibling.
I cannot accept any child into my setting if they are unwell.
POSITIVE CASE WITHIN MY HOUSEHOLD
In the event my displays symptoms, he will isolate upstairs away from anywhere the little ones will be and parents will be informed.
IF YOUR CHILD DISPLAYS SYMPTOMS DURING THE DAY
During the working day if any minded child displays any symptoms of COVID19, I will phone for them to be collected as soon as possible.
Symptoms of COVID19
- High temperature
- New continuous cough
- Loss of taste or smell
- Diarrhoea
- Blocked or runny nose
- Aching muscles
- Vomiting
- Long lasting headache
- Sore throat
- Feeling run down, tired and unwell
FEES
I will not charge any parent if a child needs to stay away because of suspected covid. This includes symptoms in a child, parent or myself.
TERMINATION OF CONTRACT
My health policy is there to protect the other children, their families and of course, me and my family. I would rather close to one family than risk the rest of the setting becoming ill (including myself)
If any parent knowingly sends their ill child to my setting, an immediate termination of contract will be given upon collection of your child.
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Reminders
I aim to get out with the children most days even if it is raining. Please make sure your child has a suitable waterproof and wellies, and as always we will be getting messy!
EMERGENCY CONTACTS
I am aware that some of your emergency contacts may not be available due to this virus, If this is the case, please let me know sooner rather than later and if at all possible lets sort out some alternative emergency contacts.
If you think your child cannot manage the day without calpol, then they need to stay at home, as calpol can mask a temperature. I am more than happy to give prescribed medication if a form is completed first.
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Thank you for your continued support
Lesley
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