Wincanton Early Years Centre

26/11/2024

End of term reminders:

Christmas Lunch = 13/12/2024 (slips already out for those that have packed lunch, please RSVP by and no later than 04/12/2024)

Christmas jumper week = 16/12/24-20/12/24

End of term for ALL children = 20/12/2024

AYR children - return 02/01/2025

TTO children - return 06/01/2025

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26/11/2024

25/10/2024

I would like to say a massive congratulations to members of our team that have completed various training programmes today and for those that have just begun new courses!

You have all worked super hard so “Well Done”team…. Good luck to those that have just started their new programmes.

Soph B, Mandy, Caprice, Lucy, Soph W & Angela have completed their in house Safeguarding Training, taught/ran by Lianne (SM/DSL).

Jodie, Caitlin, Hannah, Ladyn & Shanthi have completed their Level 1 Safeguarding in Children.

Lisa has begun a Level 2 in Special Educational Needs & Disabilities.

Soph W has begun a Level 2 in Prevention & Safeguarding.

Milly has begun a Level 2 in Mental Health within Children.

Thank you to our wonderful staff who continue to dedicate themselves to the care of our children in which we guide and support through their early years.

Lianne & WEYC Team

01/10/2024

A few activities explored by our children… exploring their senses through touch, smell and sight - the natural world flowers/leaves/mud/ice. Using their fine motor skills to support this learning. Bringing the outdoors in as the seasons change.

01/10/2024

Reminder -

Tomorrow, 2nd October 2024, is Fancy Dress day for all children. Donations in aid of our children’s Charity ‘Cracker Jacks’.

Thank you for your continued support ❤️

04/09/2024

JOB OPPORTUNITY: We have a job opportunity become available for a cleaner.

This position would be working 10 hours per week, between the hours of 17:30-19:30.

Salary: £11.44 p/hr

Position to start immediately.

References will be requested if successful at interview.

Please contact Lianne at:
[email protected] with an up to date CV.

Further information on job position will be shared on request via email.

I look forward to hearing from you.

Lianne Fink
Setting Manager & DSL

29/07/2024

WE ARE RECRUITING!!

The Balsam Nursery situated within The Wincanton Early Years Centre is a thriving 82 place early years setting. 2023 saw our busiest year on record and we are currently recruiting exceptional people to join our fantastic team of teachers and practitioners to meet the demand for places from September 2024 into the year ahead.

A range of opportunities/employment packages are available. If you have a passion for the care and education of children then please get in touch. Whilst experience is desirable, your enthusiasm, drive, commitment and willingness to be part of our professional development programme are the most important things.

All our team are exceptional people that have a dedication to improving the life chances of the children and families we work with. If you want to be part of this team or would like a copy of the formal job descriptions and person specifications please get in touch by emailing [email protected] or calling Lianne on 01963 31688, option no 5.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Apprenticeship

Salary: Depending on experience.

To start: 2nd September 2024.

29/07/2024

REMINDER -

We are shut for the Bank Holiday Monday 26th August 2024. We will reopen again 27/08/24 as usual.

10/07/2024

In aid of supporting our England Football Team to the final on Sunday ⚽️ children are welcome to wear any England kits to their Friday sessions this week… (12/07/2024) Staff will be supporting this too…

It’s coming home… Go England ⚽️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

10/07/2024

Check out Little Learnerz’s video.

10/07/2024

53 likes, 6 comments. “Showing our little learnerz a new technique to create colourful butterflies!🦋🌈”