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About Us PLUS THREE is a small private group of Nurseries. We believe that children need to be and benefit from being treated as individuals. Children become sociable at a very early age and by two are usually ready to build relationships, play and learn with other children of their own age and with some adults outside their immediate family circle. Plus Three Nurseries will encourage and build upon this social development in order that the child can make a smooth transition into full time primary education. OUR AIM is to provide an environment where learning is fun and a challenge to the inquisitive and active young child. Children are taught individually and in small groups to develop their own intellectual, creative, physical and social abilities through stimulation within the classroom and outside. Each week we plan our activities based on observations made on the individual child. The aim of this method is to continually plan for the individual child’s next steps of development and learning, based on the six areas of the Early Years Foundation Stage of education :- - Personal, social and emotional development All Plus Three Nurseries are registered with OFSTED for the care of children aged two to five years; and are on the voluntary and compulsory part of The Childcare Register. We have qualified and experienced members of staff in each of our Nurseries and work with high staff to children ratios. All the Nurseries operate a basic morning session during school term time which can be extended by their Lunch Clubs and afternoon sessions at Newell Green on Tuesdays and Fridays. The nursery opening times are shown on the list of Fees and Term Dates. The school academic year is divided into three terms, each with a one-week mid-term break. From the term after a child’s third birthday, all children are entitled to fifteen hours of free nursery education each week for 38 weeks in the year. The Local Education Authority reimburses Plus Three Nurseries at a fixed rate for the free nursery sessions taken up. A copy of the current term dates and fees is available. Fees are payable in advance at the beginning of each term. The fees structure is reviewed annually and adjusted every April. A half term’s notice is required before the removal of a child; or a half term’s fees are payable in lieu of notice except during a child’s first half term at the nursery school (deemed to be a settling in period). To place a child’s name on the waiting list, a registration fee is payable (non-refundable) with the Registration Form. A registration fee is not payable if your child is entitled to the free nursery entitlement and is joining nursery without being placed on the waiting list. Places will be offered in accordance with the admissions policy.
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