Information for Nursery Parents and Carers
This page is for parents and carers of children who already attend a 1st Place nursery.
Here you’ll find information on closure dates, volunteering opportunities, policies and what’s on at 1st Place.
If there is anything you would like added to this page, please email Director@1stplace.uk.com
Useful Links
Policies and Procedures is where you can find forms, policies and publications, including information about data protection and cyber security
Nursery Fees, including information about 15 & 30 hour funding.
Family Support - You can join us in person at our play sessions or receive 1-1 support or book a telephone appointment. Find out more: visit Family Support or view our Timetable
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.
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Join Us in Nursery Life!
We love welcoming parents and carers into the nursery to share experiences, skills, and cultural traditions. Your involvement enriches learning and helps children feel connected to their community.
Forest School activities
Reading stories to children
Music and singing sessions
Sharing languages – spoken, written, or through songs
Supporting cultural celebrations and learning
Accompanying children on nursery trips
Please email your nursery if you’d like to volunteer: Chumleigh Gardens: ChumleighGardens@1stplace.uk.com
The Elephant: TheElephant@1stplace.uk.com
What’s On
Free play sessions and free courses and workshops for parents and carers.
Autumn Timetable
Free Children’s Books
Receive a free book every month with the Dolly Parton Imagination Library.
Bananas on The Beach is open to the community on weekdays from Spring to October.
Bananas on The Beach
Closure Dates
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December
2 Dec 2025 - Closed for staff training
24 Dec 2025 – 1 Jan 2026 – Christmas Closure
Last day: 23 December 2026, closing at 6pm. Open: 2 January 2026, from 8am.
February
18 Feb 2026 - Closed for staff training
April
3 Apr 2026 - Closed, Bank Holiday
6 Apr 2026 - Closed, Bank Holiday
The Elephant Closure week
6 Apr - 10 Apr 2026
May
1 May 2026 - Closed for staff training
4 May 2026 - Closed, Bank Holiday
25 May 2026 - Closed, Bank Holiday
Chumleigh Gardens Closure week
25 May - 29 May 2026
July
14 July 2026 - Closed for staff training
August
31 August 2026 - Closed, Bank Holiday
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November
5 Nov 2026 - closed for staff training
December
24 Dec 2026 – 1 Jan 2027 – Christmas Closure
Last day: 23 December 2026, closing at 6pm. Open: 4 January 2027, from 8am.
February
17 Feb 2027 - closed for staff training
March/April
26 Mar 2027 - Closed, Bank Holiday
29 Mar 2027 - Closed, Bank Holiday
The Elephant closure week
29 Mar - 2 Apr 2027
May/June
3 May 2027 - Closed, Bank Holiday
7 May 2027- Closed for staff training
31 May 2027 - Closed, Bank Holiday
Chumleigh Gardens Closure week
31 May - 4 June 2027
July
13 Jul 2027- closed for staff training
August
30 Aug 2027 - Closed, Bank Holiday
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Academic year 2025 to 2026
Autumn term
Monday 1 September 2025 to Friday 24 October 2025
Half Term - Monday 27 October 2025 to Friday 31 October 2025
Monday 3 November 2025 to Friday 19 December 2025
Spring term
Monday 5 January 2026 to Friday 13 February 2026
Half Term - Monday 16 February 2026 to Friday 20 February 2026
Monday 23 February 2026 to Friday 27 March 2026
Summer term
Monday 13 April 2026 to Friday 22 May 2026 (May Day bank holiday will be taken on 4 May)
Half Term - Monday 25 May 2026 to Friday 29 May 2026
Monday 1 June 2026 to Monday 20 July 2026
Academic year 2026 to 2027
Autumn term
Wednesday 2 September 2026 to Friday 23 October 2026
Half Term - Monday 26 October 2026 to Friday 30 October 2026
Monday 2 November 2026 to Friday 18 December 2026
Spring term
Monday 4 January 2026 to Friday 12 February 2027
Half Term - Monday 15 February 2026 to Friday 19 February 2027
Monday 22 February 2026 to Thursday 25 March 2027
Summer term
Monday 12 April 2027 to Friday 28 May 2027 (May Day bank holiday will be taken on 3 May)
Half Term - Monday 31 May 2027 to Friday 4 June 2027
Monday 7 June 2027 to Thursday 22 July 2027
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