Nursery
Welcome to Nursery!
We are so pleased that you have chosen West Town Lane Academy Nursery to begin your child's learning journey. Here you will find helpful information regarding your child's learning, key dates and events.
Nursery Staff
From left: Mrs Jackson, Miss Stephens, Mrs Burchill, Miss Chipato and Mrs Galliford
Teachers: Mrs Galliford & Mrs Burchill.
Keyworkers: Mrs Jackson, Miss Chipato
Support: Miss Stephens.
Daily Overview
Please note that we will be working towards the Daily Overview as the year progresses and the children settle into Nursery.
Term 6: What's in the deep blue sea?
Our enquiry this term is 'What's in the deep blue sea?' We will be learning all about the different creatures and animals deep down in the depths of the ocean. We will begin to use simple maps and globes to identify land and sea, as well as, categorise animals according to their habitat. We will learn all about the season of summer and how we can have fun in the sun! We will end our enquiry with an end of year celebration where we will be dressing up as different under the sea creatures.
We will be exploring a variety of texts to enhance our learning including 'Commotion in the Ocean', 'Tiddler', 'Little Turtle and the Sea', 'Flip Flap Ocean' and 'The Rainbow Fish'. We will be continuing to develop our listening skills using Phase 1 phonics and we will continue to learn the Phase 2 sounds and actions. We will be focusing on initial sounds, name recognising and writing. We will also be encouraging meaningful mark making through our play, e.g. letters, cards etc.
We will continue to master our foundation mathematic skills with a focus on number composition, sequencing numbers and numbers in depth to five. We will consolidate our learning from the Nursery year.
Key Dates:
First Day of the Term: Monday 2nd June 2025.
Sports week – with EYFS Sports Day Tuesday 17th June am
Stay & Play: Tuesday 10th June & Thursday 26th June @2:30pm
Celebration Event: Tuesday 15th July & Thursday 17th July @ 2:30.
Under the sea dress up day – Wednesday 9th July
Last Day of the Term: Tuesday 22nd July 2025.
Please see below a list of useful links to support you:
FLORA (Families, Local Offer, Resources and Advice) provides information, advice, signposting and support for families who are in the early stages of identifying that their child may have additional needs. Call: 0117 352 6020 Email: FLORA@bristol.gov.uk
ERIC Potty training support https://www.eric.org.uk/guide-to-potty-training
Children's Centre Welcome - South Bristol Children's Centres (southbristolcc.org.uk)
The link below gives you more information on 15 hours and 30 hours of childcare funded by the government;
https://www.gov.uk/help-with-childcare-costs/free-childcare-and-education-for-2-to-4-year-olds
The link below gives you more information on 15 hours and 30 hours of childcare funded by the government;
https://www.gov.uk/help-with-childcare-costs/free-childcare-and-education-for-2-to-4-year-olds
