1. New Bridge Nursery School

2. New Bridge - part of a bigger federation
New Bridge is currently federated with Caversham Nursery School and in a ‘soft (non legal) federation with Blagdon Nursery School.
All three schools are led by Executive Head teacher Mrs. Joanne Budge.
Each school has either a Head of School or Deputy Head who oversees the day to day running of the school.
In the summer term 2019 the Governing Bodies of each school voted to enter a hard ( legally binding) federation from January 2020.
A consultation document will be sent to parents in September with details and is a chance for parents to contribute their thoughts.
New Bridge will be working closely with the Local Authority to ensure we remain sustainable as a Nursery School into the future.

3. Senior Leadership Team
Joanne Budge 
Executive Head Teacher
Safeguarding Officer
Joey Stuckey
Deputy Head teacher
SENDCo
Safeguarding Officer
Stacia Beeney Co-ordinator Snowflakes
Safeguarding Officer
Attia Rafiq-Sharif
Lead Teacher
Angie Rawle
Business Manager

4. Chair of Governors and the Office Team
Angie Rawle
School Business Manager
Jackie Dalgleish Secretary and Clerk to the Governors
Ali Howarth Administrative Assistant 
Nancy Carter Administrative Assistant 
Michelle
Chair of Governors

5. Sunshine staff Mandy EYP Gerry Chiara Nurture Assistant Attia Teacher
Lindsay
EYP
(currently on maternity leave)

6. Rainbow and sunshine staff Rainbow staff
Christina Teacher
Rachel
EYP
Sara
EYP
Kennedy
Apprentice

7. Breakfast and After School Club
Sandra
EYP
Esna
Kennedy
Apprentice
Mandy
Jackie
Nurture Assistant

8. Snowflake Unit
Our Snowflake Unit provides a positive and holistic environment where children can grow, develop and gain an interest in the world around them.
It is a specialised unit for children who are awaiting an assessment for an autism spectrum condition OR who have a diagnosis of autism. The unit is for children between 3- 5 years of age, who live in the Reading area.
Our aim is to provide positive experiences every day, to build relationships with families and to have high expectations for learning. 
Stacia
Snowflakes Co-ordinator
Esna
EYP
Chiara
Nurture Assistant
Kennedy
Apprentice
Jackie
Nurture Assistant
Seb
Nurture Assistant
Gemma
Nurture Assistant

9. Nursery places RAINBOWS: 15 hour (Half day) sessions
Our 15 hour sessions are five days each week, either mornings or afternoons
Each child is given one additional session to make up their 15 hour entitlement. They therefore stay for one full day every week and parents/carers are asked to provide a packed lunch for their child on their full day. Please note there is currently a charge of £4.25 to cover the cost of the extra hour of childcare on their full day. 
Morning Session 9.00am am Afternoon Session 12.30pm pm
If your child is in RAINBOW group then please drop off and pick up at YELLOW end

10. Nursery places SUNSHINES: 30 hour (Full day) sessions
Our 30 hour sessions are 9am-3pm, five days a week.
You may be eligible for funding for the 30 hours if you/you and your partner are: in work - or getting parental leave, sick leave or annual leave each earning at least the National Minimum Wage or Living Wage for 16 hours a week - this is £ if you’re over 25. The lunch hour is included within the 30 hour entitlement and therefore you do not need to pay for your child to attend Lunch Club
Full time session 9.00am- 3.00pm.
If your child is in SUNSHINE group then please drop off and pick up at RED end

11. Curriculum

12. Tapestry Online Learning Journal
All children have an individual on-line Learning Journal (called Tapestry) which records photos, videos, observations and comments, in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum requirements. This builds up a record of your child’s learning experiences during their time with us.
Please note that this is not a daily diary- it is a collection of meaningful observations that take place in nursery throughout the year which helps us to assess and monitor progress.
Our priority is for the staff to spend time with the children; playing, supporting, inspiring and developing their learning.
In addition to viewing our contributions, we encourage you to upload your own photos, videos and comments. You can also comment on observations that we have made.
To access you child’s learning journal at home you will need to use the activation link. We will give you this link once you have signed and agreed to our permissions and guidelines.
Please take a copy of ‘Tapestry: a guide for parents/carers’ for further details

13. SEND
Our staff are very skilled and have experience with supporting children with a wide range of needs. We are an inclusive setting and we welcome children of all abilities into our school.
If you feel your child needs extra support: Speak to your child’s key person or to Joey (SENDCo)
If a child requires more specified targeted support or outside agency referrals: a meeting will be set up with the SENDCO, parents and key person and an action plan will be put into place. This will be reviewed as necessary.
Snowflakes Unit
Our Snowflakes Resource, which is attached to the nursery, is a ten place unit for children with or awaiting a diagnoses of Autism. This Resource has a separate waiting list and admissions procedure from the mainstream Nursery and is for the whole of Reading.

14. Lunch club
Lunch Club runs between and is run by nursery staff
Children eat their lunch in the hall. When they are not eating they are encouraged to play outside in the garden
15 hour children: The cost of Lunch Club is £4.25 This hour is not compulsory, you may take your child home and bring them back to nursery if you wish. 30 hour children: if you are entitled to 30 hour sessions then there is no cost as the 30 hour sessions include lunch cover.
Please do not leave any food in your child’s back pack (on their peg) for hygiene and health and safety reasons. Lunch boxes should be placed on the trolley
Please make sure your child’s name is on their lunch box and that your child recognises their lunch box!
Remember that we are a NUT FREE environment
Please ensure you remove any stones and chop up foods such as grapes/tomatoes
Please provide a NAMED bottle of water

15. Breakfast & After School Club
Breakfast Club runs between 8am-9am: £8 per session
After School Club runs between 3pm-4.30pm: £10.50 per session (please note there is no After School Club on Fridays)
Please drop off/pick up from the school office
Please phone/come into the school office to book
Payment can be made via Parent Pay- please speak to Nancy in the office to set this up. (Parent pay is an online system that allows you to pay on a weekly, monthly or termly basis).
The office need 30 days notice of any cancellations

16. We are a nursery school and therefore run like a school
We are a nursery school and therefore run like a school. We expect your child to attend their full session and to be dropped off and collected on time. Please do not drop your child off late or expect to pick your child up early as this is very disruptive and interrupts the children’s learning.
We closely monitor attendance and we do expect your child to attend every day. If your child is unwell then please phone the school office to let us know. Please note that if your child has sickness or diarrhoea they need to stay at home for 48 hours. If you are wishing to take your child out of school for a period of time (e.g. a holiday) then please fill out a holiday request form (available at the school office)
Safety: please make sure you close any doors or gates behind you. Please speak to a member of staff if you have any concerns or questions about safety.
Safeguarding: If you have any concerns about the wellbeing of a child or an adult then please speak to the Safeguarding leads: Jo Budge, Joey Stuckey or Stacia Beeney
Please bring in a bag with spare clothes, waterproof, welly boots, nappies and wipes. Any food/drink/medicine must be handed to your child’s key person and not left in your child’s bag. Remember to write your child’s name on everything!

17. Governors Volunteer/fundraise
The Governors act as a ‘critical friend’, supporting our long-term development.
If you would like to join the Governing Body, this is a challenging and rewarding role. Full training is given and it can be a great way to get involved in your child’s education.
If you are interested in becoming a Governor then please pop in and see Jackie in the office
Fundraising – We have one main event, the May Fair, organised by a parent committee. Themes & ideas welcome. Please see Nancy in the office to join the fundraising committee.
Volunteering- We always welcome volunteers- what are your skills? What do you enjoy doing? Come and share your skills! From volunteering in the office, help with fundraising, joining the children in their play…….. Come and join us! Speak to Jackie in the office to get your volunteer pack.

18. Funding
Nursery schools struggle with funding and we do everything we can to provide the children with a range of experiences however we do ask for you to support us with this.
We ask for a voluntary financial contributions to our School Fund and gratefully suggest a donation of £10 per large term – past contributions have funded classroom resources, experiences and outdoor learning projects.
We ask for every child to bring in a piece of fruit/veg or pack of dried food on their full day. This then gets shared between all of the children for snack (breadsticks, raisins, bananas etc)
Fundraising: Please get involved and help with our May Fair whether it’s helping to organise, doing a stall, donating…… it all makes a huge difference!
We are able to claim extra funding through Early Years Pupil Premium to support children's development, learning and care. If you think your child may be entitled to pupil premium funding then please let us know
Thank you

19. If you have any questions then please ask!
We are all very friendly- don’t be afraid to come and speak to us!!!
Enjoy your child’s time at nursery, this is a great opportunity for you to meet new friends as well!
We look forward to working with you 