Seesaw Nursery 2 Newsletter

September 2026

We would like to welcome all our new children and parents, and we hope everyone had a fantastic summer. We are ready for another year, with lots of exciting activities planned for your children.

We have made the changes to the age range we cater for and how we use the environment for the children. The staff are adjusting to working with smaller groups and planning for quality activities and experiences indoors and out. The children can move freely between the messy room, carpet room and are finding their feet with the new freedom. Small groups of children go outside throughout the day exploring the environment, engaging in outdoor learning, and focussed activities.

We have purchased two 4 seater buggies, to enable us to take 8 children out into the local community for fresh air and walks. The babies have pushchairs and will continue to go outside daily. We have removed the climbing frame, replaced the flooring with artificial grass and bought smaller climbing equipment for the children to access independently (staff support where needed).

We have created a physical room for the children downstairs and have been buying new resources aimed at the under 3`s. We will be organising an open day in the near future and will send information out when we have the dates!

We hope you would all like to come along to look around and speak to staff.

Thankyou to everyone for having patience while we adapt to the changes!

Babies

Our focus for this term is to ensure all the children are settling into nursery well, getting to know each other and begin to build strong relationships.

This term falls into Autumn where we will be exploring the changes to the outdoor environment on nature walks through fields and local parks. Please ensure your child is provided with a puddle suit as we like to experience the changes in the weather too.

Tiny Tots

This term Tiny tots will be focusing on settling in, new routines and building relationships. We will be exploring the natural environment, spending lots of time outside and going on walks including visiting Goodson’s care lodge to regularly visit the older residents. We are going to be also looking at the changes from summer to winter.

Our focus book this half term is: The three little pigs

After October half term: Whatever next

We are asking if you have a puddle suit for your child to please bring it in, (Please remember to name coats and boots).

Also, could all children bring in a few photos of their family / people that are important to them. We will be making a display of these, and it would be nice if all children have a couple of their family. We find this also helps the children settle and are a great communication device.

Important dates

Tuesday 1st September – Start of term & Autumn funding period.

Friday 16th October  - End of term

From Tuesday 20th October & W/C 26th October – Half term. Optional non funded weeks. Please book in if required.

Friday 18th December – End of Autumn funding period

Monday 21st & Tuesday 22nd December – Optional days. Please book in if required.

Wednesday 23rd  December – Friday 1st  January – Nursery closed

Monday 4th January - Start of term & Spring funding period.

Half term- October

During the holiday periods, we ask that you book your child in. If you don’t book them in, we will not expect them, and you will not be charged. Full fees apply unless you have discussed with us to use any remaining funding that has not been used this term.

Funding & code reconfirmation

Working parents are now eligible for up to 30 hours funding. If you have a code, please remember to reconfirm this code every 3 month. If this is not done, you are at risk of losing your funding and will start occurring a large bill for the hours used. Please inform us straight away of any changes in circumstances to stop this from happening.

Gates & doors Please ensure all gates and doors are closed properly behind you. It is important for the children’s safety.

Facebook. Please can I remind all parents that we have a closed Facebook group to inform you of any events, important information and dates etc. also to share photos of what the children have been up to during the week. If you need support finding us please speak to a member of staff.

School places 2026. I f your child’s D.O.B is between 01/09/2022-31/08/2023, you can apply for a Primary school place now on the Wiltshire council’s website. The application deadline is 15th January 2026.

Toys/comfort items. We would like to ask that no toys are to be brought into nursery as they may get lost and broken. We have lots of toys at nursery, so they are not needed.  However, comfort items are allowed and can be stored in their draw or in their bag when not needed. Thank you.

That’s all for now and

Thank you for your continuing support