I would like to take this opportunity to introduce myself, as the new Head of Nursery, my name is Claire Morrison and I have worked in childcare for twenty years. I am really excited about starting a new journey here with the children and families at Thornlaw, and to be leading a team of highly skilled and motivated practitioners. My door is always open, if anyone has any questions, would like a chat or to share some suggestions.
We would like to extend a warm welcome to the children and families who have joined us recently. We hope you will quickly begin to feel a sense of belonging within this community and will play your part in ensuring it’s continued success. The team here at Thornlaw strive to ensure that we provide the same standard of care which we would expect for our own children and grandchildren, ensuring your time here with us at Thornlaw Nursery is happy and productive.
MEET THE TEAM
Claire Morrison Head of Nursery
Linda Norwood Child Development Team Leader
Kimberley McConville Lead Practitioner Attainment
Judith Yuile Child Development Officer (Part Time) (Red group)
Ronda Cheng Child Development Officer (Part Time) (Red group)
Emma McAndrew Child Development Officer (Part Time) (Red group)
Amanda Wark Child Development Officer (Orange group)
Helen Conway Child Development Officer (Orange group)
Lynne Dewar Child Development Officer (Yellow group)
Gail Brannigan Child Development Officer (Yellow group)
Lyndsey Watson Child Development Officer (Green group)
Stephanie Collins Child Development Officer (Green group)
Marie Stuart Child Development Officer (Blue group)
Laura McKinnon Child Development Officer (Blue group)
Rebbekah Gallacher Child Development Officer (Purple group)
Nicola Fahey Child Development Officer (Part Time) (Purple group)
Christina McDermott Child Development Officer (Part Time) (Purple group)
Basharat Hanif Support for Learning Worker
Joanna MacDonald Support for Learning Worker (Maternity leave)
Kiren Singh Support for Learning Worker
Jane Gunn Clerical Support Assistant
David Adam Janitor
Michelle McLeod Day Assistant
DATES FOR YOUR DIARY
NURSERY CLOSED FRIDAY 14th OCTOBER – IN-SERVICE DAY
NURSERY CLOSED MONDAY 17th OCTOBER – FRIDAY 21st OCTOBER (INCLUSIVE)
Thursday 13th – 12.00-13.00 - Parent information session, please see Linda for more information.
Monday 24th October – We will have a Diwali celebration, trying traditional foods and listening to Diwali stories and making Diwali crafts.
Friday 28th October – Photographer coming in to take photos of the children. These will then be available for parents to buy, this could make a great gift for Grandparents, Aunties, Uncles etc.
Monday 31st October – Halloween party. If your child does not usually attend on this day, they will be invited to attend the afternoon Halloween party, from 13.30-15.00. Children can wear a costume if they wish.
PARENTS GROUP
We are hoping to re-establish our parents’ group. Being part of the parents’ group would provide you with the chance to be involved in opportunities such as raising funds for the nursery, helping to make decisions about how the nursery is run as well as working towards making improvements. If you are interested in joining or would like more information, please speak to Linda.
PAThS
Pre-school children (those starting school in August 2023) will soon be taking part in our PAThS Programme. PAThS stand for Promoting Alternative Thinking Strategies and is a comprehensive programme for promoting emotional and social competencies in children. The programme focuses on teaching children how to express and control their emotions, develop effective conflict-resolution strategies and increase social competency. The programme has been shown to improve emotional knowledge and awareness, self-control, problem solving, social and emotional skills, cognitive abilities, school readiness and reduced antisocial behaviour. If you require more information please speak with Claire Morrison (Head of Nursery).
SICKNESS AND ILLNESS POLICY REMINDER
Children suffering from sickness and diarrhoea must be clear for 48 hours before returning to nursery to reduce the spread of infection. If your child becomes sick or has diarrhoea at nursery, families will be contacted and advised to collect their child and they should remain at home until 48 hours clear of symptoms.
Families will be contacted if children appear unwell or complain of being unwell, for any reason, and unable to cope with nursery.
If your child is unwell at home and is unable to attend nursery, it is important that you let us know as soon as possible.
CLOTHING
As part of our curriculum we play outside in all weathers so please make sure your child comes to nursery suitably dressed in a warm coat with appropriate footwear. It is advisable to bring a change of clothes for your child to leave at nursery. We do not have any spare clothes, so this essential, as learning can be a messy business. Please remember that all children should have a pair of sand shoes to change into at nursery.
TOY FUND
Toy Fund is a voluntary suggested contribution of £1.50 per week, however you may pay more or less if you wish. Toy Fund helps us provide extras that we wouldn’t normally be able to do such as outings, celebrations and gifts, all children benefit from the toy fund, so please try to contribute when you can. If we have no Toy Fund then we will be unable to continue with seasonal shows or seasonal / birthday treats for the children and outings, there will be no baking or cooking activities.
Toy fund can be paid weekly on a Tuesday in nursery to Jane Gunn, Clerical Support Assistant or by bank transfer, please speak to Jane Gunn, Clerical Support Assistant if you wish to pay via bank transfer.
Toy Fund contributions are banked each week and the books and receipts are always available for inspection. The toy fund is audited annually according to the council’s financial regulations.
NURSERY ARRIVAL AND COLLECTION TIMES
Unless you have been given different instructions from your child’s key worker – sessions are as follows
MORNING SESSION
08.00-12.30
AFTERNOON SESSION
13.00-17.30
MORNING CHILDREN
Please ensure your child is in nursery no later than 09.15. This ensures that your child’s and other children’s learning is not interrupted.
AFTERNOON CHILDREN
Please ensure your child is in nursery no later than 13.15. This ensures that your child’s and other children’s learning is not interrupted.
Collection time is between
15.00-15.30
and
16.30-17.30
WEB PAGE FACEBOOK & TWITTER
We have our own web page which can be found at www.thornlaw-nursery.glasgow.sch.uk
Twitter
@ThornlawNursery
Facebook
Thornlaw Nursery
CONTACT DETAILS
Nursery contact can be made by telephone, email or in person
Telephone 0141 638 3176
Email
headteacher@thornlaw-nursery.glasgow.sch.uk