Information for Nursery Parents and Carers
This page is for Parents and Carers whose child attends a 1st Place nursery, here you’ll find information on closure dates, volunteering opportunities and policies.
If there is anything you would like added to this page, please email your suggestions to Director@1stplace.uk.com
Useful Links
The Hub is a directory we have created where you can find useful apps, links to websites and contact details for support services for you and your family.
Policies and Procedures is where you can find all forms, policies, nursery fees and publications.
Polio, here you will find information and links to .gov information about polio, MMR and other vaccinations, and how to find out if your child’s vaccinations are up to date.
Sickness Policy
We follow the guidance from Public Health England and the NHS. Check the NHS website for guidance, The NHS website has guidance on when to keep your child at home, home treatment and when to seek medical advice. Find out more here: Is my child too unwell for school or nursery?
If your child has had vomiting and diarrhoea they should not return to nursery or school for at least 48 hours since the last time they experienced vomiting or diarrhoea.
You should also keep your child home if they have the following illnesses or symptoms: High Temperature, Chicken Pox, Impetigo, Scarlet fever.
Volunteer
Below are volunteering opportunities for parents and carers, if you would like more information or to volunteer, please contact your nursery directly.
Forest school 10 am – 2 pm
Tuesday - The Elephant, Lorrimore Square & Chumleigh Gardens
Wednesday - Chumleigh Gardens & The Elephant
Thursday - Lorrimore Square & The Elephant
Reading to children
Music
Sharing languages; spoken , written or singing
Supporting cultural celebrations and learning
Accompanying children for nursery trips
Gardening work Party
Chumleigh Gardens: ChumleighGardens@1stplace.uk.com
The Elephant: TheElephant@1stplace.uk.com
Lorrimore Square: LorrimoreSquare@1stplace.uk.com
Download our new nursery menu (updated November 2023).
To download a printable version of the calendar, please click on the image or the download button below.
Receive a free children's book from 1st Place to read with your child, email us the review to be featured on our newsletter and you get to keep the book.
If you’d like to take part email Director@1stplace.uk.com