2 Year Old Provision (from April 2024)
A very warm welcome to all our 2 year old children, families and prospective families.
We currently offer provision within our nurturing and engaging nursery, for 2 year olds ( from April 2024) for 5 days a week from 8.55am until 3.10pm for a maximum of 15 children, term time only. This gives our children the time and attention needed to make the best start in school.
In our 2 year old provision we focus upon the Prime Areas of learning which are; Communication and Language, Personal Social and Emotional Development and Physical Development. We do this through short focussed adult led lessons, child centred play and provision and high quality adult interactions. Our children develop independence, curiosity and enthusiasm for learning to support them on their learning journey.
In our classroom and outdoor area we learn and explore through a range of experiences and learning opportunities. Our classroom and outdoor areas include:
- Water
- Sand
- Reading area
- Writing/mark making area
- Construction area
- Role play area
- Small world area
As of September 2024, Acorns Nursery class offers part time and full-time places, during term time only. These sessions run everyday as follows:
Morning: 8.55am – 11.55am (3hrs)
Lunch care: 12–12.15pm (£1.50 charge)
This cannot be included in the free hours
(£3 optional school meal including dessert)
Afternoon:12.15pm – 3.15pm (3hrs)
A full day is 6hrs.
From the start of the term following a child’s 2rd birthday you may be eligible for 15 hours per week of free nursery education. You will need to provide us with a valid code. Click here for further information: https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/ Please note, the lunchtime care cannot be included in the funded hours.
Attending Acorns Nursery beyond the free funded 15 hours, is always welcomed and encouraged with the following charges per hour:
2 year olds: £6/hr and 3 year olds: £5/hr
Settling in Sessions
Settling in sessions are encouraged for each new starter, being welcomed for a 1-hour session without their adult. This is to allow your child to explore and develop their confidence in their new setting with the comfort of staff. After this session, staff will communicate with yourself how your child did and the next steps to ensure a smooth transition.
Miss Hannah Cooke
Lead Practitioner of Acorns Nursery
I started working at Leavening Community Primary School in September 2020 as an Advanced Teaching Assistant in the Nursery.
I have a passion and love for the Early Years, completing a BA (Hons) Degree in Early childhood education in 2023.
New staff member to be appointed
General Teaching Assistant of Acorns Nursery
Details to follow.