Fledglings October 2025 News.

A couple of reminders if we may…

·  Please remember to check the children’s spare clothing bags for suitable spare clothing now that the weather has changed.

·  With it getting a little colder, some children are arriving in hats and gloves (oh, we love glove season!!!).  Please ensure all hats and gloves/ mittens are named.

·  If your child has toilet accidents or is toilet training, please ensure to send some spare shoes such as crocs / pumps or similar as quite often their shoes get spoiled during an accident.

Our ‘policy of the month’ this month is ‘Attendance’ At Fledglings Preschool and Nursery, we value regular attendance as it helps children feel settled, secure, and fully benefit from the learning and play opportunities we provide. We understand that children may sometimes need to be absent for family reasons, holidays, or unexpected circumstances. This policy outlines how absences should be reported and how we support families to maintain good attendance.

1. Reporting Absence – Parents or carers must inform the nursery by 9:00am on the day of absence if their child will not be attending. Absences can be reported by telephone, text, or email to the nursery office. When reporting an absence, please include:

– Your child’s full name, – The reason for absence, – The expected date of return (if known).  If we have not heard from you by 9:30am, a member of staff will contact you to check on your child’s wellbeing and confirm the reason for their absence. This helps us ensure the safety of all children in our care.

2. Planned Absence and Holidays – Parents and carers are asked to give at least two weeks’ notice of any planned absence, such as family holidays or special occasions. You can inform us via Famly, email or phone.

3. Monitoring Attendance – Regular attendance supports children’s learning, development, and sense of belonging at Fledglings. The nursery monitors attendance to ensure each child is accessing their entitled sessions and to identify any patterns of absence. Persistent or unexplained absences will be followed up by the nursery manager. Where appropriate, a meeting may be arranged with parents or carers to discuss any issues and offer support. If there are safeguarding concerns regarding a child’s attendance or wellbeing, the nursery will follow its Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy.

4. Exceptional Circumstances – We recognise that families sometimes experience difficulties that may affect attendance. Parents and carers are encouraged to speak to the nursery manager in confidence if they are facing challenges. The nursery will aim to offer understanding, flexibility, and appropriate support wherever possible.

5. Policy Review – This policy will be reviewed annually or sooner if required due to changes in legislation or nursery practice.