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February:
Chinese New Year
26 March:
Parents evening with refreshments
March:
World Book Day
3 June:
Community involvement day – Special friend’s day
16 August:
Family sports and fun day
11 September:
Dance and movement day
15 October:
Parents and pamper evening
18 December:
Children’s Christmas party
22 December:
Christmas lunch
We will also be continuing our 6 weekly country theme days.
Other events:
Children in Need
Newburn Riverside wins computer from Meningitis Trust:
We are proud to announce that the nursery has won a new computer from Meningitis Trust which will help children explore the digital world. Click here for pictures.
Staff changes:
There have been many staff changes taking place recently at Places for Children Newburn Riverside, with the increase in numbers of children and restructuring.
Within the 0 to 2 years room we now have Lisa Ash as senior working full time with the support of Sarra Shoker Practitioner and Lisa Gallon and Kayleigh Knox Assistant Practitioners who also work full time. To assist on busy days Joanne Pearson works part time within the room as an assistant practitioner. Andrea Wilson has joined the team as an assistant Practitioner full time on the 28th January 2008.
Within the 2 to 5 years room we now have Amee Brown as senior working full time with the support of Kelly Lowery Practitioner and Nicola Dorothy Assistant Practitioner who also work full time. To assist Carlie Townsley now also works full time in this room as an assistant practitioner.
Lauren Tweddell is our trainee who is on long term placement within the nursery.
NDNA Quality Counts award and investors in children award:
The Quality counts award acknowledges a childcare provider as extraordinary. It builds upon the unique provision each setting provides while ensuring each one has the same ethos of commitment to families, staff, the community, and above all the child.
The award is spilt into 12 sections which has 3 levels and settings must provide evidence to demonstrate that its practice meets the quality criteria, and then they are assessed across all 3 levels.
Places for children Newburn Riverside received level 3 in 9 of the sections and level 2 in 3 sections.
Our overall grading was a level 2 with an outstanding report from the assessor which we received in October 2007.
The report can be viewed in the parents entrance area at anytime, if you would like to have a copy please do not hesitate in asking a member of staff.
Investing in Children Award:
Investing in Children is based on how we encourage the children to make choices and have a voice towards new changes. We were assessed for this award and received the certificate in June 2007.
0 to 2 years room update:
The children are now going outside at 11am and 3pm so could you please provide them with warm coats, hats, scarf’s, gloves and wellies if possible.
During activity time the room is now dividing to under and over 1 year olds. Under 1's activity time will mainly focus upon their physical and sensory development.
2 to 5 years room update:
The 2 to 5 years room are opening the garden doors from 9:15am. Children can chose to participate in activities and play inside or outside of the nursery as they wish. This has shown to reduce illnesses amongst the children and increase the children’s concentration span. Could parents please ensure children have warm coats, hats, scarfs, gloves and wellies if possible in their bags.
We are developing a general interest table for the children within the nursery. As your child picks any items up on walks, or shows interest in particular photos, toys etc then please bring them in for the table so that children can discuss items and share stories.
The holiday bear is going to be given to children to look after for weekends or when they go on holiday. If your child receives the bear would you please take photos, and record where the bear visited in the book and return them to nursery on your child’s next session. This will help staff and other children to discuss the bears' continuing adventures.
Baby Signing:
All staff are now fully trained in Baby Signing which has been incorporated into the daily routine to develop the children’s language and communication 
skills.
Opening times:
The nursery is open from 8am until 6pm.
Donate your old toys:
Now your children are getting older you may not require some of their old toys or equipment. We will welcome them if they are in good condition so other children can benefit by playing with them.
Nursery fees:
To pay your nursery fees online, click here.
Any comments or suggestions you have would be more than appreciated.Talk to a staff member for further details.
Recent comments on our nursery:
I think the staff encouraging approach to the children is great, the enthusiasm in their care and organising activities for them is wonderful.
Keep up the good work you have a fantastic team of staff, and make it that bit easier to be a working mother.
Good curriculum with interesting and varied days.
A well balanced diet and a good variety of activities, friendly staff
I think everything is good well organised
Excellent staff, variety in diet, excellent support in assisting child development. Variety in activities undertaken with child.
I would like to thank all staff for there kindness and support not just for my children but for us as parents to.
The individual attention given to each child is superb, and the individual development and encouragement which they receive.
Everything, staff are very well trained - excellent at their jobs. Meals are very nutritious.
I am more than happy with all aspects, staff are all very approachable and friendly.
