Our Partnership with Parents
At Little Sparks Nursery, we believe that parents are a vital part of each child’s learning journey. We work in close partnership with families to create a nurturing, supportive environment where every child can thrive. By fostering strong relationships and open communication, we ensure that each child’s care and education is consistent, personalised, and deeply rooted in their individual needs.
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Working Together from the Start
Before your child begins their journey with us, we hold ‘All About Me’ meetings to get to know you and your child. These meetings help us gain a holistic understanding of your child’s background, routines, and interests, so we can make their transition into nursery as smooth and comforting as possible.
From day one, our Key Person system plays a central role in building trust and supporting your child’s development. Your child’s key person will be your main point of contact, ensuring continuity of care and encouraging two-way communication between home and nursery.
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Ongoing Communication and Involvement
We understand how important it is for parents to feel connected to their child’s day. That’s why we provide access to a parent app, where you can receive real-time updates on your child’s eating, toileting, sleep, and daily activities. You can also use the app to share your own photos, observations, and comments — helping us build a complete picture of your child’s development, both at nursery and at home.
Throughout the year, we send home fun tasks and activities that link to our nursery themes and celebrations, giving families the opportunity to get involved and extend learning beyond the classroom.
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Celebrating Progress Together
We hold termly parent evenings to discuss your child’s progress, celebrate their achievements, and talk about how we’re supporting their learning through carefully planned, differentiated play. These meetings are also a great opportunity to discuss ways to support your child at home and work together to close any gaps in learning.
Additionally, we regularly host Stay and Play sessions, where parents are invited into nursery to join in with activities, see the learning environment, and share in the joy of their child’s day-to-day experiences.
Keeping Your Little Ones Safe
At Little Sparks, we take safety and security very seriously.
All staff are DBS checked and are on the regular update service.
We have cameras fitted throughout the nursery that ensure both staff and children’s safety. Our Nursery Manager can readily check the CCTV footage if an issue was to arise.
Entry to Little Sparks is via a secure front door which is answered by a member of staff, via an intercom system.
Parent Zone
Parent zone is a smartphone app which gives you access to information about your child’s time with us at nursery.
You will have access to a timeline of daily events and observations and assessments (including photos and videos). You can add observations from home, request to update your contact details and communicate with us through direct messages.
You will receive an email from us to register your email address to invite you to access ‘ParentZone’.
Please make sure we have an up-to-date email address for you. Emails to register ‘ParentZone’ will automatically be sent to Mum and Dad. If you would like any other carers/family members to access ‘ParentZone’ please notify us
You can download the app for ‘ParentZone’ on both android and iOS (apple) devices. Just head over to the respective app store and search for ‘ParentZone’.
Once downloaded, open your app and enter your email address and new secure password. If you do not have a device to download the app to, you can access ‘ParentZone’ online by visiting www.parentzone.me
Term time dates 2024/5
Autumn term
Funded/term time children return on
Monday 9th September 2024
October half term
Monday 28th Oct- Friday 1st Nov 2024
Funded/termtime children will finish on Friday 20th Dec 2024
Nursery will close on Tuesday 24th December 2024
Spring term
Nursery re opens:
Thursday 2rd January 2025
Funded/term time children return on Monday 6th January 2025
February half term:
Monday 17th – Friday 21th February 2025
Easter holidays:
The funded/term time children will finish on Friday 4th April and return on Tuesday 22nd April 2025
Nursery is closed Friday 18th April and Monday 21st April 2025
Summer term
Nursery is closed Monday 5th May and Monday 26th May 2025
May half term:
Monday 26th May – 30st May 2025
Nursery finishes: for funded/termtime children on
Friday 18th July 2025
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