Welcome to Nell Gwynn Nursery

At  Nell Gwynn and Ann Bernadt Nurseries we create safe, nurturing environments where everyone is known and valued and where needs are acknowledged, accepted and met. We are dynamic schools with an inclusive ethos which ensures there are consistently high expectations for all. In particular we celebrate the primacy of the parent as the enduring educator. We support and enable children and families to develop dispositions to be lifelong learners. Our focus is on building successful learning communities where all stakeholders have a role to play including, children, staff, families and Governors.

Dear Parent/Carer
Southwark’s Easter of Food and Fun, 2024

I’m delighted to let you know that this Easter, we will be hosting Southwark’s Easter of Food and Fun from 8
April to 12 April 2024.
We are partnering with local holiday club providers across the borough to provide an exciting programme of
meals and activities for children and young people in our local communities. Free places are available for
children between the ages of 4 and 16, who are eligible for free school meals.
The programme aims to give local families access to free, healthy food and fun activities over the Easter
holidays.
Each programme will provide:
 free, healthy and tasty food
 fun physical activity sessions
 a wide range of other activities to suit different ages and personalities
 opportunities to learn more about food and nutrition for children and families
Details about the programme are available at www.southwark.gov.uk/foodandfun
We encourage you to register your child/children to make sure they have an enjoyable and memorable
holiday period. Please visit www.eequ.org/southwarkfoodandfun to book a place.

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Neurodiversity Celebration Week2024 Events ScheduleMarch 18 – 24

We are excited to share the schedule of events with you for Neurodiversity Celebration Week 2024! 

This year we’re bringing you more panel discussions than ever before, with inspirational speakers from a range of backgrounds and professions. The discussions will all be focussing on key neurodiversity topics, and aim to educate while inspiring conversations about neurodiversity. 

All events are free of charge and open to all. Please do sign up to as many events as you like and share with your networks, so we can all join together in celebrating different minds! 

Please note that these events are being recorded, to increase accessibility for all around the world. Links to the recordings will be sent via email post-event, so please make sure you register for the events so that you don’t miss out!

London Children’s Flower Society – GOLD award

Well done Nell Gwynn children and staff for gold certificates for Spring planting and growing! A lovely gold certificate for the close observational paintings and drawings too!

Talk PANTS

Pantosaurus has helped 1.5 million parents Talk PANTS and keep their children safe from sexual abuse.

Developed in consultation with children, parents, carers and teachers, Talk PANTS is here to help children understand their body belongs to them, and they should tell a safe adult they trust if anything makes them feel upset or worried.

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Potty training: how to start & best age to potty train

Learning how to use the potty independently and stopping wearing nappies is a big milestone for your child. There are lots of new and exciting skills for them to learn with your help.

To make this process easier for you both, follow our evidence-based 3 step Let’s Go Potty approach.

It begins with preparation to use the potty, next is practising potty skills before eventually stopping using nappies as your child gains confidence.

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Brightlobe – NHS-approved study

Nell Gwynn Nursery School is collaborating with a team of child psychologists and neuroscientists from Brightlobe who is conducting a NHS-approved study to validate a new iPad game to assess neurodevelopment in young children. The ultimate goal of the research is to provide the practitioners with an easy-to-use and effective tool to inform them of children’s strengths and challenges and help making diagnosis of neurodevelopmental conditions much quicker and easier. This tool is going to help the NHS shorten the assessment waiting lists and benefit the children in need and their families.

They are currently looking for 3 to 5 year olds with a diagnosis of autism, global developmental delay, communication disorder and/or ADHD to play the iPad game and tell them what they think about it. Participation involves (1) parents giving permission and completing a questionnaire and (2) children playing the games (taking 45-55 minutes) at school.

Please see https://bit.ly/3hYYeBf for the details of the study and sign up if you are interested. Up to 2 x £10 gift vouchers are received for taking part. Thank you for your participation.

The EYFS is based on 4 important principles that shape our practice:

Our Curriculum

There are seven areas of learning and development that shape the educational programmes we use in Early Years. These are divided into three Prime areas and four Specific areas.

All areas of learning and development are important and inter-connected as shown in our diagram.

These areas are particularly crucial for igniting children’s curiosity and enthusiasm for learning, and for building their capacity to learn, form relationships and thrive.

See the diagram here. You can find out more about our curriculum via the links below.

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