Nursery Information
Introduction
Whizz-Kids Nursery has been operating for over Twenty two successful years, providing a stimulating and broad programme of pre-school education based upon the Early Years Foundation Curriculum (E.Y.F.S.). Individual children are encouraged to reach their full potential.
We aim to encourage a love of learning and a spirit of enquiry in all our children.
The development of good relations between parents and the Nursery is paramount. The best way to understand the day to day running of the Nursery is to experience it, I do hope you will be able to visit us. You will always be assured of a very warm welcome.
Whizz Kids Nursery
Whizz-Kids, a private nursery, is situated at the Quest Centre, Scout Way, Mill Hill, with easy access from Selvage Lane. Whizz-Kids is registered with Ofsted, and operates Monday to Friday with three terms a year. Whizz Kids is not part of the Government Free Nursery Entitlement scheme. Nursery fees are to be met by parents in full. Please contact the nursery if you require any information of the nursery fees.
At Whizz-Kids we provide care for children from 2 to 5 years. Qualified and experienced staff are in charge of the children at a ratio of 1:5 for the 3 to 5 year olds whilst the younger children enjoy the benefit of their own playroom with a staff ratio of 1:4.
- The morning session runs at 9.30 AM and finishes at 12.15.
- The afternoon session begins from 12.15 PM to 3.00 PM.
- There are also complete separate afternoon sessions in the 2 to 3 year olds Rainbow class.
Whizz-Kids is inspected by Ofsted. Our last Ofsted Inspection was carried out in October 2015 when we received a judgement of “Outstanding”.
A copy of our latest Ofsted report is displayed on the Nursery premises or can be downloaded from the Whizz Kids Website.
Our Aims
- To ensure that all children achieve their full potential in all areas of the early years foundation stage curriculum.
- To provide a happy secure and challenging environment where all children are able to develop their knowledge and social skills and grow in confidence and independence.
- To encourage all children to respect themselves, each other and the environment in which they live.
- To help and advise parents with their child’s transition into full time education.
The Curriculum
Whizz-Kids offers a comprehensive pre-school curriculum based upon The Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum (E.Y.F.S.). Basic literacy and numeracy skills are taught using a well planned and structured approach through daily activities. Children are taught both individually to suit their stage of development and in small groups by qualified members of staff.
Other activities for developing social and general skills include creative, music, movement, science, construction, cooking, technology skills, role play, story telling, physical and outdoor play.
The early year’s curriculum is approached in a practical way. The Nursery is arranged in such a way that the children can take part in these practical activities in an independent manner. All activities are carefully planned and supervised in order that all the children are motivated to gain experiences in all aspects of the curriculum.
The curriculum is approached taking into account observations, the individual’s needs and interests of the children. Activities are planned around the recommended seven areas of learning –
- Personal Social Emotional Development
- Physical Development.
- Communication and Language
- Literacy
- Mathematics
- Understanding the World
- Expressive Arts and Design
Admission
Children are admitted on a first come first served basis and can enter at the age of 2 years subject to availability. Every endeavour is made to identify and secure appropriate provision for children who have special educational needs. It is our policy that we meet the needs of every child in the Nursery, from the more able to those experiencing difficulty accessing the curriculum.
Whizz Kids Uniform
Whizz-Kids children wear a compulsory uniform of polo shirt and jogging Suit purchased from the Nursery. In the summer the children wear Whizz Kids shorts and T shirts, girls wear Whizz Kids summer dresses.
Registration
Details of the registration procedure and dates of the terms are detailed in our brochure which you can download from the website.
Schools that Whizz-Kids’ children have moved on to
Whizz Kids is not a feeder school, ie going to a particular school after Whizz Kids, our children have moved onto a variety of schools. 80% and 20% of our children have moved to private schools and stated schools respectively.