On the afternoon of Saturday, 25th September 2021, Sevenoaks Day Nursery is holding a party at the Stag Plaza in Sevenoaks and we would very much like to invite everyone with a current or past connection to the Nursery. We have sent out invitations by email to as many people as we have email addresses…
Read More Sevenoaks Day Nursery Celebration and ‘Thank You’ for JeanKCC run all sorts of courses, webinars, tutorials etc aimed at improving the knowledge and skills of Early Years Practitioners ; we use them all the time. They also occasionally produce something aimed specifically at parents. And this course would seem to be very appropriate for the times we live in. To quote their website:-…
Read More Wellbeing toolkit for parentsWe said ‘Goodbye’ to Lisa, our Cook, a couple of weeks ago. Lisa joined us last year at the start of the Pandemic and became a valuable ‘fixture’ as we weathered the first lockdown – we were open all the way through for children of Keyworkers. Sadly, as the Nursery returned to ‘normal’ this year…
Read More Baptism by fire!OK that’s a slight exageration. She’s one in 50,000! Stephanie Jenkinson, a parent and one of our Trustees, has signed up for the Virtual London Marathon on Sunday 3rd October. This doesn’t mean she’ll be running virtually; she’ll have to run the full 26 miles 385 yards outside (and not on a treadmill or around…
Read More She’s one in a million!Yes, I know, I know . . . but someone always asks before the clocks go back! We’ll be closing for Christmas at some point on Christmas Eve and be up and running again on Monday 4th January. Only 73 days to go!
Read More Christmas ShutdownOur very own Jean Sowten has been awarded the British Empire Medal (BEM) in the Queen’s Birthday 2020 Honours List. Normally announced in June, the publication of this year’s list has been delayed by the epidemic (although not in New Zealand, where Kiwi recipients were announced on 6 June). According to the Government website the…
Read More Jean awarded BEMOn Jul 2, 2020 By Rachel Lawler, Early Years Alliance Early years providers will no longer need to keep children in small, consistent groups within settings from 20 July onwards, according to the latest update from the Department for Education (DfE). The new guidance says that from 20 July onwards providers will not have to keep children…
Read More Rules on “bubbles” to be relaxed on 20 JulyHere’s the latest guidance on whether children should or should not attend Nursery: The following principles will apply to the wider opening of settings: children should not attend if they have symptoms or are self-isolating due to symptoms in their household all children who normally access childcare are strongly encouraged to attend so that they…
Read More Govt. guidance on children returning to nurseriesThe Trustees have just approved a policy which provides guidelines for everyone attending or visiting the Nursery, as lockdown measures are relaxed and the Nursery re-opens fully. There is a downloadable pdf copy on the website’s ‘useful Information’ page. Sevenoaks Day Nursery Return to Normal Operations Policy following the Spring 2020 lockdown As part of…
Read More New Policy PublishedDear All, Jean’s resignation and replacement It is with sadness but also a profound sense of admiration that I am writing to tell you that after many years of dedication to our nursery, Jean Sowten has made the decision to step down. Jean has made an extraordinary contribution over many years and has been such…
Read More A letter from the TrusteesIt’s exciting to watch progress on our new nursery as the contractors continue to work on site. The heating and air conditioning units and suspended ceiling have been installed. The canopy and perimeter fencing are now being put in place along with drainage and mains services connection. The floor layers are inside laying the vinyl…
Read More New Build UpdateOur Contractor has provided us with an updated programme for the building of the new Nursery and I have outlined this in the chart below for your information. Please be aware that these dates still may change subject to weather and Sevenoaks Town Council’s project plan for their refurbishment of the Community Centre. Tue 25…
Read More New Build TimetableWorking with the Manager and Staff we have put together four Parent Surveys which will help us understand your vision for the new building and some of your feedback on the the service we are providing. These surveys will be published and put in children’s room pockets over a 4 week period. They are anonymous…
Read More Parent SurveysNew Lease Arrangements with Sevenoaks Town Council The Trustees and our Solicitors have been working closely with Sevenoaks Town Council’s solicitors, for a number of months, to agree details for our new Lease and Lease Agreement. Finally, all has been agreed and both documents have now been signed. Whilst the build for our new nursery…
Read More New LeaseSharing Information about Our New Building Project Planning Permission, Internal and External Layout We submitted the planning application documents for our new building to Sevenoaks Planning Department in January and planning permission was granted in March. Here’s the internal layout. Each of the three main rooms are larger than its existing counterpart. And you’re right,…
Read More Sevenoaks Day Nursery New BuildSharing Information about Our New Building Project Our building project for the new Nursery is progressing well and during the next few months we shall be sharing with you on a regular basis, information about its progress. I have listed below information that we shall be sending out by email. You will also be find…
Read More Sevenoaks Day Nursery New BuildSevenoaks Day Nursery was awarded a grant of £100,000 earlier this year towards the cost of rebuilding our nursery. The grant came from Sevenoaks District Council’s Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL), which is a sort of tax collected from companies that are undertaking building projects in the District. A lot of preparation went into our bid…
Read More SDN wins £100,000 grantA beautiful day in Yorkshire (how often can that be said?) and Hugh is walking towards the North Yorks Moors. It’ll be a 2,700 foot climb, but there will be a big reward at the end of it – a night at the famous Lion Inn, the highest pub in country! Good luck Hugh!
Read More Hugh approaching the North Yorks MoorsSDN are holding a Jumble Sale at the Community Centre on 22nd April 2018 between 1.30pm – 4pm. Entrance will be £1 for adults and free for children. COME AND GRAB A BARGAIN! Clothing, books, toys, bric-a-brac, CD’s, DVD’s, games and much more. Tea, coffee, soft drinks & cakes available on the day too… FANCY…
Read More Jumble Sale 22nd AprilDear Parents, You may have seen in the Chronicle this week that STC has taken the decision to revise their ambitious plans to rebuild the Community Centre, and you will be wondering what the implications are for the Nursery’s future. The councillors’ recent decision to redevelop the current Community Centre building instead was a result of escalating…
Read More A Message from the Trustees