INFORMATION FOR PARENTS

WE ARE

OFSTED REGISTERED

We are fully registered with Ofsted and a link to our latest inspection report can be found below.

Our Ofsted registration number is..

300784.


Tapestry

We use a computer software system called TAPESTRY to compile and store all children’s learning journeys and share information about their day with us (care diaries) including any accidents.

TAPESTRY is completely secure and is used in many schools and early years settings. This system allows greater efficiency in both time and presentation. Both ourselves and you and can upload text, videos, audio and photos as a great way to evidence and share your child’s progress. You can access TAPESTRY on any platform including via their app.

When you are registered you will be asked to set up your own access code for TAPESTRY allowing you to securely view and add to your child’s account and (if used) you will be able to see what they had for lunch, what time they had a nap and the recording of any accidents they may have had whilst with us. We tend not to use the care diaries for children over 2 but we can do so if you would like it. It is a great way to communicate with your child’s key person. 

You will be asked to fill the 'All About Me' page on your child`s profile which will allow us to gain a vital insight into your child's routines and hobbies.

The way the system works should be explained to you in more detail on your settling in visits prior to starting nursery, but should you have any questions before, or after, please do not hesitate to contact us.
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Tapestry

We use a computer software system called TAPESTRY to compile and store all children’s learning journeys and share information about their day with us (care diaries) including any accidents.

TAPESTRY is completely secure and is used in many schools and early years settings. This system allows greater efficiency in both time and presentation. Both ourselves and you can upload text, videos, audio and photos as a great way to evidence and share your child’s progress. You can access TAPESTRY on any platform including via their app.

When you are registered you will be asked to set up your own access code for TAPESTRY allowing you to securely view and add to your child’s account and (if used) you will be able to see what they had for lunch, what time they had a nap and the recording of any accidents they may have had whilst with us. We tend not to use the care diaries for children over 2 but we can do so if you would like it. It is a great way to communicate with your child’s key person. 

You will be asked to fill the 'All About Me' page on your child's profile which will allow us to gain a vital insight into your child's routines and hobbies.

The way the system works should be explained to you in more detail on your settling in visits prior to starting nursery, but should you have any questions before, or after, please do not hesitate to contact us.
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Key Person's

Our key person system gives each member of staff responsibility for just a few children within the group which ensures a positive attachment and gives you a named contact. You will be informed of your child’s key person before you child starts and in most cases get to meet them on your settling in visits. Each key person has a 'buddy' to work alongside as staff sometimes only work part time and attendance days of the children do not always match 100%.


Your child’s key person will work with you and any other childcare provider involved with your child, to collect and record information about your child’s needs, activities, interests and achievements, so that we can offer the appropriate learning opportunities to each child individually and know how to help them move on to their next steps of learning confidently.


Upon starting your child’s key person will set what we call a base line which is were we think they are developmentally, this information obviously comes from you or any other childcare provider your child may have attended prior to starting with us. They will also carry out a 2 year old progress check in accordance to the welfare requirements set out by Ofsted. It is just a summary of their development and forms part of their health and development review that is carried out by your health visitor.

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Key Person's

Our key person system gives each member of staff responsibility for just a few children within the group which ensures a positive attachment and gives you a named contact. You will be informed of your child’s key person before you child starts and in most cases get to meet them on your settling in visits. Each key person has a 'buddy' to work alongside as staff sometimes only work part time and attendance days of the children do not always match 100%.


Your child’s key person will work with you and any other childcare provider involved with your child, to collect and record information about your child’s needs, activities, interests and achievements, so that we can offer the appropriate learning opportunities to each child individually and know how to help them move on to their next steps of learning confidently.


Upon starting your child’s key person will set what we call a base line which is where we think they are developmentally, this information obviously comes from you or any other childcare provider your child may have attended prior to starting with us. They will also carry out a 2 year old progress check in accordance to the welfare requirements set out by Ofsted. It is just a summary of their development and forms part of their health and development review that is carried out by your health visitor.

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Finances

All parents will be required to sign a contract outlining agreed hours and start date, before their child is allowed to start at nursery. There are terms and conditions which you must agree to before your contract is valid and a place secured. Please ensure you read these fully!


For children attending all year round, there is 3 weeks holiday allocation which you will not be charged for, this is on top of the 1.5/2 weeks we are shut during the Christmas period or the bank holidays which we also do not charge for.


Invoices are sent out one month in advance and must be paid in advance every month via bank transfer or tax-free childcare vouchers. Please do not pay with cash if at all possible but if you do you must, only give cash to either Alison Vickers, Hannah Marsh or Clare Wiggett and retain your receipt until the amount is shown on your account as having been paid. Our bank account details are sort code 60-83-01, account number 20332907. Please use your child’s name as reference.


It is essential that vouchers for tax free childcare vouchers for working parents are received prior to paying your invoice.


As an example, if you are due to pay Wizz Kids on the 7th August and your first childcare vouchers are due to be issued on the 15th August, you will be required to pay Wizz Kids in full on the 7th August and the vouchers will be put towards the following months fees.


For more information on Tax free childcare vouchers and how you can register for them please visit the governments website www.gov.uk/tax-free-childcare.


If your invoice is in arrears by more than 7 days we will speak directly to you regarding the matter and either a payment plan will be implemented, or we will expect to receive payment within the next 7 days.


All accounts must be cleared one month before the child is due to leave.


If payments are not maintained there will be a £20 late fee charge for the first day and £2 daily charge there after until the amount due has been paid.


In the event of non-payment Wizz Kids reserve the right to:-


  • Withdraw your child’s fee-paid place and offer it to another child.



  • Recover monies owed by the use of debt collection agencies or by means of civil action. In the event of costs incurred by Wizz Kids in the pursuit of outstanding debt, any additional legal/administrative costs will be added to the original arrears. This could substantially increase the amount of monies owed to Wizz Kids.


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Finance

All parents will be required to sign a contract outlining agreed hours and start date, before their child is allowed to start at nursery. There are terms and conditions which you must agree to before your contract is valid and a place secured. Please ensure you read these fully!


For children attending all year round, there is 3 weeks holiday allocation which you will not be charged for, this is on top of the 1.5/2 weeks we are shut during the Christmas period and  bank holidays. Please note that funding such as Early Education Funding will still be claimed during all holidays.


Invoices are sent out one month in advance and must be paid in advance every month via bank transfer or tax-free childcare vouchers. Please do not pay with cash if at all possible but if you must, only give cash to either Alison Vickers, Hannah Marsh or Clare Wiggett and retain your receipt until the amount is shown on your account as having been paid. Our bank account details are sort code 60-83-01, account number 20332907. Please use your child’s name as reference.


It is essential that tax free childcare vouchers for working parents are also received in advance.


As an example, if you are due to pay Wizz Kids on the 1st August and your first childcare vouchers are due to be issued on the 15th August, you will be required to pay Wizz Kids in full on the 1st August and the vouchers will be put towards the following months fees.


For more information on Tax free childcare vouchers and how you can register for them please visit the governments website www.gov.uk/tax-free-childcare or www.childcarechoices.gov.uk


If your invoice is in arrears by more than 7 days we will speak directly to you regarding the matter and either a payment plan w

ill be implemented, or we will expect to receive payment within the next 7 days.


All accounts must be cleared one month before the child is due to leave.


If payments are not maintained there will be a £20 late fee charge for the first day and £2 daily charge there after until the amount due has been paid.


In the event of non-payment Wizz Kids reserve the right to:-


  • Withdraw your child’s place and offer it to another child.


  • Costs incurred by Wizz Kids in the pursuit of outstanding debt such as any additional legal/administrative costs, will be added to the original arrears. This could substantially increase the amount of monies owed to Wizz Kids.


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Useful Information

Both choosing and/ or starting a nursery can be overwhelming so here is a link to some information that we think you will find beneficial.  There is also a QR code that you can scan which will take you directly to our current Ofsted report.

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What you will need.

Before starting with us..,


  • Organise your child's settling in visits
  • Activate your Tapestry account
  • Fill in the all about me page on Tapestry
  • Fill in the admission forms
  • Bring in your child's Red book and birth certificate on their first visit.
  • look through the policies and procedures.


On your child's first day...


  • A bag with a change of clothes
  • A water bottle
  • Lunch and Tea (if needed) in separate and clearly labelled bags or boxes
  • Indoor shoes (crocs or hard soled slippers)
  • Wellies and waterproofs
  • Nappies, wipes and creams (if required)
  • We do not encourage children to bring in toys from home, however if it is a genuine comforter we will make an exception.


Links With Totley Primary

Wizz Kids is positioned in the grounds of Totley Primary School. Although we are completely independent from the school the excellent logistics mean we can give the children opportunities to learn about a school environment, whichever school they will attend.


Please note attending Wizz Kids DOES NOT mean you will automatically be granted a place at Totley Primary and it will not influence any admission decision. You must apply for a school place via the local authority, usually before the end of January the academic year before your child turns 5. It is mandatory that children are in full time education from the beginning of the term after their 5th birthday. For more information visit the council's website www.sheffield.gov.uk/education/information-for-parents-primary.

Apply for a School Place.

What to Wear

In order to explore and experiment with all kinds of materials, including messy play, it is best to send children dressed in clothes which are easily washable and not too new. Simple clothing which the children can manage themselves will enable them to go to the toilet when needed and dress for outdoor play. It is good for children to practice the skills which will lead them to being independent.


We go outside every day so please make sure that your child comes appropriately dressed for the weather. We recommend our Wizz Kids sweatshirts and polo shirts which can be ordered using the order form on the website.


Please provide a pair of wellies for outdoor play and waterproofs. these should be kept at the nursery if possible. we will always have spare pairs but with hygiene in mind it would be best if they could bring their own.


PLEASE PLEASE ENSURE THAT ALL YOUR CHILD’S POSSESSIONS ARE CLEARLY NAMED! It is very important to name all loose items of clothing and footwear. You can purchase name labels or pens from many companies we have included a link to NAMETAGS on this website, we cannot stress enough that naming every sock, shoe and glove will really help staff keep track of things. We take no responsibility for unnamed lost items. We do have a lost property box and display the contents of this on our FaceBook page.

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What To Wear

In order to explore and experiment with all kinds of materials, including messy play, it is best to send children dressed in clothes which are easily washable and not too new. Simple clothing which the children can manage themselves will enable them to go to the toilet when needed and dress for outdoor play. It is good for children to practice the skills which will lead them to being independent.


We go outside every day so please make sure that your child comes appropriately dressed for the weather.


Please provide a pair of wellies for outdoor play and waterproofs. These should be kept at the nursery if possible. We will always have spare pairs but with hygiene in mind it would be best if they could bring their own.


PLEASE PLEASE ENSURE THAT ALL YOUR CHILD’S POSSESSIONS ARE CLEARLY NAMED! It is very important to name all loose items of clothing and footwear. You can purchase name labels or pens from many companies we have included a link to NAMETAGS. We cannot stress enough that naming every sock, shoe and glove will really help staff keep track of things. We take no responsibility for unnamed lost items. We do have a lost property box and display the contents of this on our Facebook page.

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Parking

To ensure the safety of the children, please do not park or drive in the area between the vicarage (large house on the corner) and the school gates. Please do not use the area inside the school gates as a turning circle.


We are not allowed access up the school drive at any time and there is a barrier preventing vehicular access.


We appreciate that the walk up the drive may seem long but please add the extra time it takes into your schedule, allowing an extra 5 minutes will ensure the safety and maintain good relations with everyone.

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