Welcome to Northend Nursery
Northend Nursery is an Early Year's ÎÞÂëÌìÌà childcare service located in Erith, Kent.
We offer 70 Ofsted-registered places and are assessed as Good by Ofsted.
Our committed, friendly and well-qualified nursery team provides high quality care and learning opportunities for children aged between 0-5 years. We follow the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) with a focus on learning through play and actively encourage parents to become involved in the life of the nursery.
We are open from 8am to 6pm Monday to Friday, 52 weeks of the year, excluding bank holidays and three staff training days.
We offer
- Funded childcare for qualifying two year olds and all three and four year olds
- Safe, friendly and fun place for you and your child
- Learning through indoor and outdoor play activities
- A well-qualified, kind and caring team
- A dedicated person to give focused support to your child
We currently have spaces to join our nursery.
For further information please contact Josie Lait, Nursery Manager on 01322 331168 or email northend@eyalliance .org.uk
Find out more
To arrange a visit please contact Josie, Nursery Manager on 01322 331168 or email northend@eyalliance.org.uk
View our Northend Nursery Virtual Tour
Term Dates
For children who attend funded hours only the term dates for 2023-24 are as follows:
| Autumn Term 2023 | Winter Term 2024 | Spring Term 2024 |
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Monday 11th September 2023 - Friday 15th December 2023 |
Monday 8th January 2024 - Thursday 28th March 2024 | Monday 15th April 2024 - Friday 19th July 2024 |
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Half Term Monday 23rd October 2023 - Friday 27th October 2023
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Half Term Monday 12th February 2024 - Friday 16th February 2024 |
Half Term Monday 27th May 2024 - Friday 31st May 2024 |
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Winter Break Monday 18th December 2023 - Friday 5th January 2024 Return Monday 8th January 2024 |
Spring Break Friday 29th March 2024 - Friday 12th April 2024 Return Monday 15th April 2024 |
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About us
Northend Nursery offers a stimulating approach to early years development and learning for very young children. Within a safe, friendly and fun environment, children are supported by qualified, caring staff in developing a wide range of skills and interests. The children enjoy learning through play experiences in bright indoor and outdoor play areas with exciting outings planned regularly.
We are managed by the ÎÞÂëÌìÌÃ, one of the largest providers of childcare in England with over 60 years experience delivering childcare and practical, professional support to early years practitioners.
Our nursery plans its activities in accordance with the EYFS with a strong focus on exploratory, imaginative play and healthy eating. We recognise and understand the huge benefits that free flow play has on the positive development of very young children. Every child in our care is supported by a key person who understands their individual needs and offers special care and support to them.
Rigorous health & safety and safeguarding policies and procedures are in place to ensure that every child is protected and feels safe and happy with us.
Forest School
We provide Forest School opportunities as part of our core offer. This supports the children's learning development and interests within an outdoor environment. The children have taken part in activities such as mud mixing (leading to mud painting and mud pies), digging The children have been learning about the weather and how this effects our climate using stories and songs to support their learning
, collecting, bird watching, listening activities, nest making, mini beast hunts and den building for woodland creatures and there are plans for shelter building.
Children have many opportunities for sorting, counting, matching and sizing and use problem solving skills and imaginative thinking, as well as using reference books to identify insects, plants, trees and birds. This is continued within our three indoor areas at the nursery with an interest table to support curiosity.
Surfers Against Sewage Programme
We continue to encourage recycling of our paper and plastic, using less plastic and will be discussing the effect this has on our world and the changes we can make. We use stories and songs to support the children's learning of what happens to marine life when plastic has entered our oceans.
Famly management system
At Northend Nursery we have introduced the Famly management system. Famly has proved to be very beneficial within the nursery particularly with improving communication with parents. When children join the nursery parents are invited to download the app and have free access to the following;
Famly Management Software
Shared Child Profile - Update contacts and key child information together
Child sign in/out app - Parent friendly sign-in app
News feed - Shared photos, videos and daily updates
Photo Gallery - Access to tagged photos
Pick-up notifications - Receive reminders e.g. pick up
Messaging - Receive messages direct to your inbox
Holidays & Sick Days - Parents can report days off from home
Parental permissions
Activity Feed - Parents can see nappy changes, food intake, sleep & more
Invoices - Childcare invoices sent monthly via the app
Find out more
To arrange a visit please contact Josie, Early Years Manager on 01322 331168 or email northend@eyalliance.org.uk
Our Team
Our well qualified, committed and experienced team work hard to create a caring and learning environment in the nursery. We know that every child develops differently and at different times. Every child has a key person who understands how their individual needs and interests. This helps us to ensure that every child feels involved, stimulated and happy in our care.
We follow rigorous staff recruitment, selection and supervision procedures to ensure that anyone joining our team undertake relevant security checks including Disclosure and Barring Service disclosure, references and qualification checks. Parents are reassured knowing that child protection and safeguarding underpins every aspect of our practice and will continue to remain a priority for us.
Management Team
Josie Lait - Early Years Manager (BTEC Early Years)
Emily Manktelow - Early Years Assistant Manager & SENCo (Early Years Professional Status)
Lead Early Years Educators
Jemma Sands - Lead Early Years Educator (NVQ Level 3)
Natasha Ede - Lead Early Years Educator (CACHE Level 3)
Early Years Educators
Joanne Wilson - Early Years Educator (CACHE Level 3)
Early Years Assistant
Jacqueline Armstrong - Early Years Assistant Term Time Only (CACHE Level 3)
Chelsey Rowson - Assistant Early Years Educator (Apprentice)
Nicole Haynes - Early Years Assistant (Unqualified)
Hannah Singleton - Early Years Assistant (Unqualified)
Support Staff
Jane Billings - Cleaner
Your child's 'key person'
Every child who joins the nursery receives support from an experienced member of the team. They are responsible for your child’s individual needs and known as the ‘key person’. The key person is your main point of contact however all nursery staff are happy to feedback on your child’s developmental progress on a daily basis or discuss any concerns with you. They will also keep records of your child’s progress and achievement, which are always available for you to see and contribute towards.
Your child’s key person will make time to find out from you about your child’s interests, likes, dislikes and special requirements. Please share any important or useful information when you register your child and throughout their time with us. This helps us to give your child the most appropriate care and learning to suit their developmental, emotional and physical needs. You can access and contribute your views to your child's progress and achievements in their records.
Find out more
To arrange a visit please contact Josie, Early Years Manager on 01322 331168 or email northend@eyalliance.org.uk
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FAQs
Do you offer funded entitlement for 3 year olds?
Children are eligible for the funding in the term following their third birthday. The funding is available for up to 15 hours term time or 30 hours stretched throughout the year over 52 weeks.
Do you offer funded entitlement for 2 year olds?
If your child is two-years old, your child may be eligible to attend the 2 year old funded childcare programme. The funding is available for 15 hours per week. Please ask us or search Play2Learn
What sessions do you offer and how much are the fees?
Full Day 8am-6pm Price range £46.00 to £53.00 per day
Morning Session 8am-1pm Price range £27.00 to £30.50 per session
Afternoon Session 1pm to 6pm Price range £25.00 to £29.50 per session
Full Week 8.00am to 6.00pm Price range £225.00 to £260.00 per week
Do you provide hot meals?
Yes we provide a freshly cooked hot meal at lunchtime each day. This is included in your daily session charge unless your child attends for funded hours only. Lunches are then charged at £2.50 per day. We also provide breakfast, mid morning snack and afternoon tea.
Are you able to accommodate children with different diatery requirements?
Yes,we cater for all dietary needs. We have colour coded placemats, bowls and plates to highlight different requirements. If you have a food preference such as choice of milk we may ask you to provide this for your child.
What qualifications do your staff have?
We have a range of qualified staff within the nursery. the Early Years Manager, Assistant Early Years Manager, Lead Early Years Educators and Early Years Educators are all qualified to at least level 3. We have Early Years Assistants qualified at Level 3 and Level 2 as well as Early Years Assistants in training.
How many staff will be looking after my child?
As per the Early Year's Foundation Stage, the ratio of staff to children are as follows:
Age 0-2 - 1 member of staff to 3 children.
Age 2-3 - 1 member of staff to 4 children
Age 3-5 - 1 member of staff to 8 children
Do you have any spaces available?
Please contact the nursery on 01322 331168 or email us at northend@eyalliance.org.uk. You can book a show around of the setting and during this time we can provide you with paperwork to book a place and answer any questions you may have about our childcare provision.
How quickly can my child start?
There is a two week settling in period which is for an hour to an hour and a half per day, for up to ten days. This gives your child the chance to familiarise themselves within the nursery setting and to bond with their key person and also to build parent partnership.
Find out more
To arrange a visit please contact Josie, Nursery Manager on 01322 331168 or email northend@eyalliance.org.uk
Contact Us
Josie, Early Years Manager
Early Year's ÎÞÂëÌìÌÃ
Northend Nursery,
4A Lincoln Close,
Slade Green
Kent
DA8 2EB
T: 01322 331168
July 2023 - "Thank you to all the staff that have been involved in our son's time at Nursery. We are so thankful for all your incredible work over the years." Parents 4yr old leaving for Reception
July 2023 - "Thank you for the last few years and looking after both of our girls is very much appreciated." Parents 4yr leaving for Reception & 6yr
July 2023 - "Your positivity gives my son the confidence to dream big. Your guidance strengthens him to take next steps towards his dreams. Thank you for being wonderful!" Parent 4yr old leaving for Reception.
July 2023 - "Thank you for making us feel so supported throughout our son's time at nursery. He has loved coming to nursery and we have seen such a change in him in such a short space of time. We really appreciate all your hard work. I know he will miss you lots. Thank you so much." Parents 4yr old leaving for Reception
July 2023 - "Thank you for being so caring, kind and fun! I have had the best time and can't wait to come back in September!" Parents 3yr old (term time only)