Head of School's Message
Dear Parents and Carers,
In this week’s newsletter I wanted to welcome you all officially to Oxhey Nursery Community. We are so delighted to have you on board with us.
At Oxhey we know how much you value sharing messages with our staff and finding out in detail how your little one has been during the day. These conversations mean a lot to us too — but during these busy moments of the day, safeguarding remains our top priority.
At pick-up time, we aim to hand your child over to you quickly and without delay. Lingering handovers can sometimes cause a child to become unnecessarily unsettled, so our staff will always try to keep this moment calm, warm, and efficient.
At drop-off time, we know this can be a tricky moment for some children too. Our staff need to be fully present and available to support any child who needs a little extra reassurance as they settle in for the day.
Your messages matter enormously to us. We are working in partnership with you to nurture and develop your child, and open communication is key to that. So, if you have an important question or update to share, here's how to make sure it gets the attention it deserves:
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Hang back for a quiet moment — once the busy handover period has passed, your key person will be happy to chat.
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Phone the office — ask to arrange a time to speak with your key person directly.
Fortnightly catch-ups — Don't forget, we hold catch-ups with all parents every fortnight. These will start from next week, where your key person will share how your child has settled into the nursery.
Thank you for your continued partnership — together we can make sure every drop-off and pick-up is a positive experience for your child.
Reminders
Friday 25th September - Grab a Cake for McMillan Coffee morning
Friday 23rd October - School Closed for Inset Day
Monday 26th October to Friday 30th October - School Closed for Half Term
Clothes bank available outside of school Tuesdays and Thursdays - donations welcome (please bring to the office) or take what you need from the rail.
Sign of the Week
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Nursery Room
Book & Rhyme of the week
Nursery School room will be reading a book called, 'All Are Welcome Here' written by Alexandra Penfold.
Follow this link to the story: https://youtu.be/O5gia39y5uo?si=4X8fAiqE-LMIG_oW
The rhyme they will sing next week is ‘Wind the Bobbin’ up. Follow this link to the rhyme: https://youtu.be/XR0PR04hQpo?si=d2acKo0KfAh2bbfc
Willow Room
Book & Rhyme of the week
Willow room will be reading a book called 'Lulu’s First Day' written by Anna McQuinn.
Follow this link to the book: https://youtu.be/XcCXVScpAaQ?si=8dpXEuGrhV1nnRLA
The rhyme they will sing next week is ‘Wheels on the Bus’ Follow this link to the rhyme: https://youtu.be/FY73-rUWbA8?si=wGyoq8usgQJZsmCg
Conker Room
Book & Rhyme of the week
Conker room will be reading a book called, ‘Meg & Mog written by Helen Nicoll.
Follow this link to the book: https://youtu.be/ZV3OSJE7uR4?si=cZq1QVPBr-c70k5T
The rhyme they will sing next week is 'Head, Shoulders, Knees and Toes.' Follow this link to the rhyme: https://youtu.be/ZanHgPprl-0?si=TZy-rXXoRwI0nh0Y
Home Learning
Each Wednesday, the packs will be found outside main reception. There is a display to show you which group’s turn it is and a signing out folder for each pack. These are to borrow and return the following week and are comprised of Story Bags, Busy Finger and Maths packs.
Home Learning will resume on Wednesday 17th September
Success Story of the Week!
Dear Parents,
At Oxhey, we hold Catch Up Calls with all parents every fortnight. Each call is 8 minutes long — we know this isn't a great deal of time, and we completely understand that you want to hear all the information about your child, as well as share what you know about them too.
During the call, your child's key person will talk you through your child's progress, personal development, and what they've been working on. They'll also check whether this aligns with what you're seeing at home, and discuss what you can do to support your child's learning outside of nursery.
If you have a specific concern — for example, sleeping through the night, removing a soother, or dry nappies — your child's key person will be happy to talk this through with you.
Please be mindful that we only have a short window to call all parents before staff need to be back in the room to ensure ratios are correct, so every minute really does count.
If your concern is more involved and needs extra time to discuss, your child's key person is always available at another point to arrange a longer conversation.
Thank you for your understanding, and we look forward to catching up with you soon!
All absences must be reported to the school either by leaving an absence message or emailing admin@oeyc.herts.sch.uk, We politely ask that if you plan to take your child out during school time, you notify the Nursery office. For appointments, we ask where possible that these are not during the school day. If this is not avoidable, please kindly share the relevant information for this appointment in order for us to be able to authorise this. Regular attendance at Nursery is very important, as it helps children build the foundational knowledge and skills they will need as they move through school. Establishing good attendance habits now supports a smoother transition into primary school and helps ensure children develop positive routines that will benefit them throughout their educational journey. Thank you for your continued support in helping your child attend regularly and on time.