Walmsley Hall Childminding

How are we all celebrating National Toast Day?

With the up and coming weather here's some info.

As my setting will remain open, I ask that parents pack plenty of light spares, and apply sun cream before bringing the littles to play.

We'll be playing out but in shaded areas and not in the peak heat of the day. Children will have continuous access to water, and encouraged to drink plenty.

See you soon 🌞🌞🌞

Is it safe for my child to return to Nursery/Childminder?

Childminders and nursery staff continue to provide a safe and
happy environment where children can learn and develop.
All families have been able to send children under 5 back
to nurseries and childminders since 1 June. If your usual
nursery or childminder isn’t open, your local authority can
help with finding a place that is right for your child.

Why should I send my child back to
their nursery or childminder?
Nurseries and childminders are
wonderful places for children to
learn and have fun with friends.
Early education supports children’s
development and their overall
wellbeing, and helps to give them
a routine. Children develop quickly
in the earliest years, which is why it
is so important that children do not
miss out on time with their nursery
or childminder.

What protective measures have
nurseries and childminders put in
place to make sure they are safe?
Nurseries and childminders have
put enhanced cleaning procedures
in place for shared surfaces such
as door handles, tabletops, play
equipment and toys. They are also
promoting more frequent hand
washing and minimising contact
between groups where possible.
Nurseries and childminders are also
engaging with the NHS Test and
Trace process to take swift action if
they become aware of someone who
has tested positive for coronavirus
(COVID-19).

Is it safe for my child to return to
their nursery or childminder?
Public Health England (PHE) is clear
that the risk of transmission and
infection is low if nurseries and
childminders apply regular hand
washing and cleaning measures.
Evidence shows that children usually
have mild or no symptoms and may
have a lower risk of catching the
virus compared to adults.
It is important that if your child (or
anyone in your household) has any
coronavirus (COVID-19) symptoms,
they do not attend and stay at home.

What if my child has special
educational needs and
disabilities (SEND)?
Talk to your nursery or childminder
and plan together for your child’s
return so that it is as smooth
as possible.

Is there different advice for children
who are clinically extremely
vulnerable?
Shielding advice for all adults and
children paused on 1 August. This
means that even the small number
of children who are still on the
shielded patient list and those who
have family members who are
shielding can return to their nursery
or childminder.

Do children transmit coronavirus
(COVID-19) more than adults?
No. Children are no more likely to
transmit the virus than adults. In fact,
there is reasonable evidence that
young children have a significantly
lower rate of infection than adults,
although this is not yet conclusive.

Will young children at nurseries or
childminders be expected to socially
distance?
No. We understand that young
children find it hard to socially
distance. Nurseries and childminders
are using a range of other protective
measures, including regular hand
washing and enhanced cleaning, to
reduce the risk of transmission. Your
child will be able to play with their
friends and be comforted by staff
as normal.

Do both parents need to be critical
workers to get a place with a
nursery or childminder?
No. All children under 5 have
been able to attend nurseries and
childminders since 1 June.

What should I do if my child
or someone in my household
has symptoms of coronavirus
(COVID-19)?
It’s important that if your child (or
anyone in their household) has any
coronavirus (COVID-19) symptoms,
they should not attend their nursery
or childminder and should stay at
home. You should arrange for them
to get a test and tell your nursery or
childminder the test results. This will
help the NHS Test and Trace process.
If you have a positive test result,
your household should remain at
home and follow the Test and Trace
self-isolation guidance.

What happens if another child at
the same nursery or childminder
tests positive for coronavirus
(COVID-19)?
If your child has been in close
contact with someone who has
tested positive for coronavirus
(COVID-19), you will be asked to
make sure they isolate for 14 days.
Other members of the household
would only need to isolate if your
child started developing symptoms.
Anyone who has symptoms can get
a test, including children under 5.

Is government help with childcare
and nursery costs available for
families?
Yes. A wide range of financial
support is available for families with
children aged 0-5. All 3 and 4 year
olds and some 2 year olds are able
to access 15 hours a week of funded
early education, worth around
£2,500 per year on average. Working
parents of 3 and 4 year olds may also
be eligible for an additional 15 hours
per week of funded childcare, saving
them up to £5,000 per year. To find
out what support you can access visit
childcarechoices.gov.uk

A fantastic resource. Please have a look 😊 keep safe x

Don’t Worry Little Bear book | Early Years Story Box Members

Practising cutting, using an Argos catalogue, to create houses.

Here's a good one for exercise. We'll be doing this in the coming week.

These are unusual times. Please all look after yourselves, and let me know if you need anything.

I am going to try and post as many things on here as possible for you to try/do/explore and enjoy.

We will miss you through these closures.

Hugs

Rose x

The children were super excited to see a Rainbow this morning!!!

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Here is some top information on the latest craze - the Momo challenge. Please be internet safe guys.

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