Pop Up Nursery

EYFS Curriculum

We use the EYFS as a framework to plan and implement a range of activities in the nursery.  The EYFS  sets out standards that all providers  must adhere  to ensure that children are safe and secure and have access to opportunities to develop and learn.

The Pop Up Nursery identifies these four principles from  the EYFS as key when working with the children in the nursery.

A Unique Child

Every child is a competent learner from birth and can be resilient, capable, confident and self assured.

Positive Relationships

Children learn to be strong and independent from loving and secure relationships with parents and Early Years staff.

Enabling Environment

The environment plays a key role in supporting and extending children’s development and learning.

Learning and Development

Children learn and develop in different ways and at different rates and all areas of learning and development are equally important and interrelated.

How do we  support the children with the EYFS Curriculum

• We understand that parent/carers are children’s first educator and work in partnership with them to extend children’s learning.
• We have a key person system in place to ensure that each child’s individual needs are met.
• We listen to parents/carers and children and encourage them to have a voice in our setting.
• We provide a safe stimulating environment where children have access to a variety of resources to play, be creative and experiment.
• We provide space and opportunities in the environment for children to play together, collaborate and learn how to negotiate play.
• We take into consideration children’s different styles of learning and stages of development and will adapt activities for children’s individual needs.

We use tapestry which is an online application to record children’s progress and keep parent/carers up to date with what their child is doing in the nursery.

The Pop Up Nursery is a non profit community based nursery which is based in North Kensington and has been  opened since January 2016.  It is a sixteen place nursery for two to four year olds open in term time daily from 9:00-15:00.  The nursery is Ofsted registered and we are also a member of the Pre School   Learning Alliance which enables us to access training to further our teams’ professional development.

We  provide places funded by the government or parents can buy childcare  hours.  We also offer the option of providing top up hours for parents to buy for funded children.  We are a flexible nursery and have a strong partnership with parent/carers and will support them wherever possible with their childcare needs.

Our ethos

Our ethos is that  children’s early years are the most important years of their life and  it is the foundation for children’s learning. We aim to inspire children to be lifelong learners by providing a stimulating environment to inspire children’s curiosity and creativity.  We ensure that there are a range of adult led and child initiated activities that are tailored to children’s individual needs.

Mission statement

• We will treat you and your child with respect and courtesy at all times.
• We will promote good relationships between parents/carers and the staff, respecting and valuing your view as the prime carer of your child, and involving you in all discussions about your child.
• We will hold regular meetings to discuss your child’s progress with you and any involved professionals.
• We will provide you with written information about the service you and your child will be receiving.
• We will respect and pay due regards to each child’s individual needs taking into account their race, gender, ethnicity, language and disability.
• We will provide surroundings where every child feels confident, secure and valued as an individual.

Support for children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities

We are an inclusive nursery which welcomes all children and supports them to achieve their full potential. The Pop Up Nursery has had experience of supporting pupils with a range of differing needs including learning difficulties, speech and language and communication difficulties and autistic spectrum disorder. The staff are committed to providing for children’s additional needs through targeted learning in small groups, providing resources and gaining support from external agencies.

We recognise the value and importance of working in partnership with parent/carers. We encourage them to be fully involved with their child’s/children learning and we will use this information alongside observations to provide the appropriate support to move the child/children learning forward.  The parents/carers will initially liaise with their child’s key person, but can arrange meetings with the SENCO.

SENCO – Nicola Tedore

Deputy SENCO –  Karima Zarat

Throughout all stages of support parent/carers are kept informed. Permission is sought for agreed targets, referral to outside agencies and permission to acquire SENIF funding or to apply for an EHCP plan which will provide additional support for your child.

Support in Place for Children with SEND in our nursery

Adjustment of the environment as required.

• Use of visual strategies such as Visual Timetables and Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS) and Makaton
• Preparations for changes in routines.
• Reducing complex language, especially when giving instructions to children.
• Implementation of Therapy programmes e.g. Speech and Language, Physiotherapy, Occupational therapy.
• Identifying and supporting a child’s preferred learning style.
• Cognition & Learning Needs- Small step approaches.
• Opportunities for repetition and reinforcement of developing skills.
• Adapting materials and equipment .e.g. providing tactile equipment and sensory experiences
• Physical difficulties support with self-help skills and safe movement around the nursery.
• Support with behaviour

How will we support your child when leaving our nursery

We recognise that ‘moving on’ can be difficult for a child with SEND. We also recognise the anxieties for families and we take steps to ensure that any transition is as smooth as possible. When your child is moving to another school or setting

• We will contact the new school and arrange a transition meeting.
• A transition report will be completed and agreed by the parent/carer and sent to the next setting
• We will make sure that all records about your child are passed on as soon as possible to the receiving school.

These are some of the outside agencies we work with.

• Speech and Language
• Occupational Therapy
• Educational Psychologists
• Children’s Services
• Early Help
• Autism and Early Years Intervention Team
• Health Visitors
• Community Paediatricians

Term dates 2025-26

Funded Childcare

Currently, all parents of three- and four-year-old children are entitled to a universal offer of 15 hours’ funded childcare per week, an offer also extended to the most disadvantaged two-year-olds. From September 2017, the government introduced a new scheme, known as 30 Hours Childcare, which provides an additional 15 funded hours to working parents of three- and four-year-olds. Some parents could therefore be eligible for up to 30 hours of funded childcare per week.

To find out more, and to see whether you are eligible, visit the Childcare Choices website.

Fees

Help with childcare costs

If you would find it difficult to pay the fees in full, there is a lot of help available to pay for childcare costs.  You can get up to 80% of your childcare costs paid for via working tax credit.  Use HMRC’s calculator to find out what is available to you.  The calculator is here.