Child Care, are they taking Children too Young in Schools?
Tuesday, February 19th, 2008Are Schools taking Children in too young?
I was talking recently to Early Years and they told me something which I think might be of interest to You
the Parent.
Schools are only supposed to intake Children from Nurseries such as Happidayz ONCE a year…that being the
start of a new term year in September. However I spoke with our Manager Michelle who has provided proof
that Schools are actually taking Children from Nurseries as and when they like.
We have had Children leave us, unprepared for School…and I’ll explain that later…
in February, April, June, July, October and November.
The reason the Schools are giving Parents is that they will “loose their place” if they do not
take their Child to School…when the School asks for them.
PARENTS you have been MISLED!!!
Schools are taking your Children because they are being compensated that’s all.
IF it was in the SOLE interest of the Child I would be happy with the situation…BUT IT’S NOT!!!
Children Are Unprepared For School
Children leave Nurseries Like ours with “Caring Loving Staff” up and down the Country and are going to School…
Unprepared.
Why…because…
- They leave Nurseries with Staffing Ratios of 1:8 going to Schools with Ratios of 1:20, 1:25, 1:30
- Bullying at 3 and 4 years cannot be easily controlled with high ratios in a class
- Some Children are leaving nursery before being fully Toilet trained…this can be embarassing for the Child
- At 3 and 4 years some Children struggle to feed themselves…do Schools allow for this?
Here at Happidayz we try to cover all the above plus a lot more to ensure your Child is getting a full and
enjoyable day each and every day. Children learn best through play and by being creative…working closely
with no more than 8 children at a time ensures they all have their say and are allowed to grow and gain
confidence quickly.
Children who leave us at 4+ are confident and competent. They are happy and have grown to such a stage,
that things they were timid about when they were 2, are no longer barriers to them as they are fully prepared for
School.
One Child who came to us when he was under 1 year old was very quite and timid…he was a very nervous little boy
who did not want to do anything or try anything.
He is now able to converse with anyone…Child or Adult with ease, he is creative, expressive and intelligent. He has plenty of friends and enjoys every day with a radiant smile that tells you he’s happy. His Parents are happy too.
There is talk of Schools giving 4 year olds exams…I hope this one doesn’t get through…as it is totally…ridiculous!
IF you really want to help your Child…allow them to have a “Childhood” first…before being made to grow up too soon!
Steve
P.S. You will not loose your Childs’ place at school. Your Childs’ place is there right up to the age of 5 years old. If you would like to know more on this issue, please pick up the phone now and call Michelle our Manager, who will be happy to answer all your concerns.
P.P.S. If you take your Child out of Nursery and they don’t settle in school it could be that they are not prepared as stated above. In this case you are more than welcome to bring them back to Nursery, where our RATIO is 1 to 8 (ie. 1 Staff member to 8 Children), which means your Child will receive much more attention when they need it the most. Call Michelle for an informal chat to clear any doubts you may have.
TEL: 01709 560303 8am-6pm Mon-Fri.
