Health notice and more

Hello everyone ,

I have been told by several sources today that there is a tummy bug going around Culter at the moment , and with the schools back tomorrow its likely to spread very quickly . If your child has any symptoms , please do not bring them to nursery and for 48 hours after the last symptoms. Please be extra vigilant with your hygiene , particularly handwashing  .
Please remember to tell us if your child will not be attending due to illness , or for any other reason .

I've also had some enquires from parents regarding the pre-school funding for this year . I've contacted Aberdeen City Council who tell me that there are some adjustments being made by their legal department due to the increase in entitlement  to 600 hours this year , and the application forms will be distributed once these have been finalised . I'll let you have these as soon as they arrive .

We are still very , very busy and its unlikely that we can accommodate extra sessions - but its always worth asking - please ask staff directly in your child's department when you drop off/pick up as they will be able to give you an immediate answer .

Our best wishes to those children leaving us over the next few days to start 'big' school . Its been a pleasure having you (and your families) with us - we all hope you continue to have enquiring and curious minds and that you enjoy the new challenges that school will bring :-)
(Some  parents have not yet returned their children's reports and feedback - please do this asap as we need to pass these onto your child's school - thank you)

This means of course that we will soon be starting a new school year at Craigton - watch this space for information on what your children will be looking at in the coming months .

We have the first meeting of the Parent Forum for this session scheduled for 3rd September . If you'd like anything raised at this meeting please ask any member - this year our volunteers are: Lindsey Beedie , Louise Craig , Kerry Forsyth , Carl Gerrard, Rebecca Neill and Ruth Woods - their photos will be on display soon so you can recognise them !

We have been asked to submit our annual self evaluation by the Care Inspectorate. Last years submission will be on display in all departments in the next few days - please pass on any additions/suggestions you may have  to me by 29th August so I can include them in our submission.

And finally a reminder that the nursery will be closed on Monday 22nd September . We shall close at 6pm on Tuesday 23rd December and reopen 8am Monday 5th January 2015

Health notice

Hello everyone ,

we have had a confirmed case of chickenpox in the schoolhouse . For more information please see the link

http://www.patient.co.uk/health/chickenpox-in-children-under-12

If you suspect your child has chickenpox , please visit your GP as soon as possible . Children cannot return to nursery until no new spots are appearing and exiting spots have scabbed over - this is usually 5 days from the first symptoms .

A reminder to ensure that your contact details are up to date - if your child becomes unwell whilst with us , we will contact you and ask you  to collect them as soon as possible .

I have had some volunteers for this years Parent Forum , but still need more . The Forum meets 4 times a year and is an opportunity for parent representatives to raise any issues/concerns or discuss anything regarding the nursery . If you'd be interested in joining , please contact me as soon as possible as Id like to have the first meeting in September .

We are once again very low on nursery stocks of spare clothing - please ensure your child always has a change of clothes with them , and any donations of unwanted clothing will be gratefully accepted .