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

Teachers: Mrs Galliford (M, T, W) & Mrs Lewis (TH, F).

Keyworkers: Full Time: Miss Stephens & Miss Hitchins

Additional Support: Full Time: Mrs Tunnah

As you are aware, Mrs Burchill is currently on sick leave, but we hope to see her back in Nursery in the summer.

Daily Overview

Please note that we will be working towards the Daily Overview as the year progresses and the children settle into Nursery. 

12.00 -1.00 LUNCH

NB Wednesday timetable differs because of changeover of Part Time children with lunch time being from 11:30am-12:30pm

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 01st June

Sports Day: Tuesday 23rd June - AM.

Last Day of the Term: Tuesday 21st July

Inset Day: Wednesday 22nd July

Stay and Play Dates: 

W2 - Tuesday 9th June
W3 - Thursday 18th June

W7 - Celebration Events: Tuesday 14^th July & Friday 17th July                         

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