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Adderley Nursery School

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Adderley is a very child-centred nursery, which means that children spend much of their day engaged in self-directed learning. The majority of the day is free-flow, meaning children choose to engage in a range of different activities, indoors and outdoors. Children engage in activities independently and with their friends, as well as taking part in adult facilitated activities that are planned from children's interests and developmental needs. We believe that at this young age children learn best through a play-based curriculum, with support from our experienced staff team who engage with children in their play to support social interaction, language development and further learning opportunities. Some key attributes we seek to develop in children include self-confidence, problem solving and independence. 2-4s Unlike many other settings, at Adderley our two to four year olds are all part of the same unit. They share the same space and access the same activities. The Nursery is led by qualified early years' teachers and experienced qualified Nursery Practitioners. Key Person Each child & family has a named key practitioner. This offers the opportunity for a special relationship to develop. The key practitioner builds a close relationship by acting as a companion for the child & being mindful to the needs of the child during each day. The key practitioner acts as a champion for child & parent. Sharing information and creating opportunities to talk with parents builds trust & partnership. Settling-in is a crucial time. Transitions Each child and family is unique. Before starting Nursery, we offer all children and families a pre-entry induction meeting at Nursery and sometimes a home visit. We have new children starting every term. We have a range of base areas that offer a place of security for children to explore the Nursery. The Loft Room and Green Room provision support our youngest children to make smooth transitions from home to Nursery. There are seamless internal transitions to Studio 1 and Studio 2 for older children. Studio 1 and Studio 2 offer continuity and progression. We work together to support the settling process. When parents feel comfortable in the setting it helps their children to settle. During the Summer Term we work closely with neighbouring primary schools to offer smooth transitions to Reception. Children leave with excellent primary school readiness. Rhythm of the Day Adderley feels like home. We create Rhythm in the Nursery through our daily routine. Some children arrive early for breakfast and stay for tea. These are nurturing, social times. For most children in Nursery the day begins with meeting & greeting by the key person. A group time with the key person takes place on entry to meet & plan learning (breathing in) (15 minutes). This is followed by a period of child-initiated play indoors & outdoors (breathing out & exploring the world) (90 minutes). A group time at end of the session to share food, reflect, share stories and singing (breathing in) (15 minutes). About the Nursery Rhythm also comes through personal care routines. Nappy changing, changing clothes, washing, eating, quiet/resting/sleeping times are learning and development times for key person and child. Children experience the seasons and feel connected to nature and its lifecycle. There is a planned yearly timetable for looking after the garden and visits to parks. There are unplanned spontaneous experiences connected to weather. Children participate in real experiences like shopping, gardening, cooking and caring for living creatures and plants Food and Nutrition We are passionate about fresh, healthy food that tastes great. The right nutrients can affect everyone's mood, behaviour, health, growth and even their ability to concentrate. Encouraging a well-balanced diet establishes healthy eating now and for the future. We offer hot meals that are brought onto site by specialist caterers in education establishments. The children also have access to a morning snack of fruit with water available throughout the day. We offer breakfast and tea to children who are with us for longer days. The children grow some of our food in the garden. Governing Body The Governing body plays a key role in overseeing the practice and ethos of the school. They provide challenge and support to the Executive Head teacher and leadership team. If you would like to be involved please ask at Reception. Annual Data At Adderley we track children's learning and development termly, seeking to ensure that children make good or better progress and continue to be stimulated and challenged by their nursery experiences. This information is shared with families at termly reviews. We also use this data to identify curriculum development priorities. Working with Parents We value parental input very highly. We are always looking for parents to join our Governing Body which s a way to be involved in the direction that Adderley takes moving forwards. Each term parents meet with their child's Key person and contribute to identifying 'next steps' for their child's learning and development. We encourage families to share children's learning experiences from home through the Tapestry documentation tool.

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Caribbean Cook Up

By Coexist Community Kitchen

Join Community Kitchen chef, Bearnie, to explore the delights of the Caribbean region.

Caribbean Cook Up
Delivered In-PersonFlexible Dates
£55

Pickling & Fermenting Workshop

By Coexist Community Kitchen

Join us for an evening of hands-on cooking, learning how to pickle and ferment food.

Pickling & Fermenting Workshop
Delivered In-PersonFlexible Dates
£55

Pickling & Fermenting Workshop May

By Coexist Community Kitchen

Join us for an evening of hands-on cooking, learning how to pickle and ferment food.

Pickling & Fermenting Workshop May
Delivered In-PersonFlexible Dates
£55

Full of Beans!

By Coexist Community Kitchen

This cooking class is here to expand your bean horizons. During the class, we will explore the difference in taste, texture and cost between tinned, jarred and cooked from dried beans...

Full of Beans!
Delivered In-PersonFlexible Dates
£55

Noodles & Broth Workshop 2024

By Coexist Community Kitchen

Join our spicy hot chefs this Spring and learn how to make homemade noodles.

Noodles & Broth Workshop 2024
Delivered In-PersonFlexible Dates
£55

Tempeh Making Workshop

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By Tempeh Meades

Learn to make tempeh with Ben, Founder of Tempeh Meades and expert tempeh maker! You will learn: - all the important steps in making consistent, high quality soy-free tempeh - how to build your own incubator at home - how to make tempeh zero waste, with no disposable packaging - issues you might encounter in the fermentation process and how to resolve them - instructions for how to apply these techniques in making tempeh from other ingredients (such as other soya, pulses, nuts, seeds, grains) Included in the workshop: - Your block of tempeh to ferment at home (including the re-useable container) - A light & delicious tempeh lunch whilst our beans are cooking - The option to join a Whatsapp group for all your tempeh fermentation questions Not included in the workshop (optional purchase): - Additional equipment for your homemade incubator (heater, thermostat) Looking forward to seeing you there! 

Tempeh Making Workshop
Delivered In-PersonFlexible Dates
£65

Sauerkraut & Kimchi Workshop

By The Crafty Pickle Co.

Discover how to make your very own sauerkraut and kimchi, giving you the confidence and knowledge you need to explore the world of fermentation!

Sauerkraut & Kimchi Workshop
Delivered In-Person in Caldicot + more
£70

Introduction to Miso & Koji Workshop

By The Crafty Pickle Co.

Join us to learn how to make your very own miso, the ins and outs of koji making and taste some seriously unique and fab ferments

Introduction to Miso & Koji Workshop
Delivered In-Person in Caldicot
£55

☀️ Summer Weaning Workshop

By Coexist Community Kitchen

This one is for all you new parents out there! So you’ve mastered breastfeeding or bottle feeding, but now you want to know when and how to introduce solid foods. We've got you covered with these upcoming Weaning Workshops led by amazing nutritionist and long-term friend of the Coexist Kitchen, Cori Flynn. 🍼🥣 Cori will guide you through the exciting world of weaning, combining baby-led and spoon-fed approaches. Plus, she'll have a trained specialist on hand to share some essential baby first aid tips to boost your confidence with thicker textures and food pieces. Safety first! 😊 But wait, there's more! We'll also prepare a delicious, seasonal lunch together and sit down to enjoy it with you and your little one (if they're ready for solids).

☀️ Summer Weaning Workshop
Delivered In-PersonFlexible Dates
£40

❄️ Winter Weaning Workshop

By Coexist Community Kitchen

This one is for all you new parents out there! So you’ve mastered breastfeeding or bottle feeding, but now you want to know when and how to introduce solid foods. We've got you covered with these upcoming Weaning Workshops led by amazing nutritionist and long-term friend of the Coexist Kitchen, Cori Flynn. 🍼🥣 Cori will guide you through the exciting world of weaning, combining baby-led and spoon-fed approaches. Plus, she'll have a trained specialist on hand to share some essential baby first aid tips to boost your confidence with thicker textures and food pieces. Safety first! 😊 But wait, there's more! We'll also prepare a delicious, seasonal lunch together and sit down to enjoy it with you and your little one (if they're ready for solids).

❄️ Winter Weaning Workshop
Delivered In-PersonFlexible Dates
£35