Nursery

Welcome from Mrs Stringer!

Hello, welcome to our Nursery class page. We are delighted you have visited to see what we get up to here at Winshill Village. My name is Mrs Beth Stringer, I am the Nursery teacher here. I have a wonderful staff team supporting me and helping your children learn and grow, they are Mrs Smith, Miss Allsopp and Miss Alkins.

I have been teaching at Winshill Village since September 2025, prior to this role I have taught for 18 years in a primary school in Burntwood. I have extensive experience in Early Years having taught in Nursery for 14 years and 3 years in Reception. I love how each day is different, one day we can be looking at bugs and minibeast in the garden, another we can be exploring colours and creating our own art work.

Teaching young children is my passion, I love to see them develop, learn and grow as they progress and gain confidence in the environment. I can’t wait to support your children to “Dream Big and Learn Without Limits.”

Key Information 

Snack – In Nursery we have access to free fruit and milk, this is provided in the morning. In the afternoons we give the children a healthy snack including toast, fruit, breadsticks and rice cakes.  We encourage the children to try new foods and support them opening and peeling items where necessary.

Lunch – If your child stays for lunch please provide a healthy lunchbox.  All packed lunches will be checked at the start of lunchtime to ensure they are safe and suitable. Please do not send food or drinks in glass containers or bottles.

We kindly ask that every packed lunch includes:

• One portion of starchy food (e.g. bread, pasta, rice, or wraps)
• At least one portion of fruit or vegetables
• A source of protein (e.g. meat, eggs, beans, lentils, or fish)
• A dairy item (e.g. cheese, yoghurt, or a suitable alternative)

Item to Avoid in Packed Lunches

To support children’s health and safety, we kindly ask that the following items are not included in packed lunches:

• Confectionery such as sweets, chocolate bars, or cakes
• Sugary drinks (including fizzy drinks or high-sugar squashes such as Fruit Shoots) – water is the best drink to accompany food
• Foods high in salt or saturated fat (e.g. crisps, sausage rolls) – these should be kept to a minimum
• Choking hazards such as marshmallows, popcorn, boiled sweets, and jelly cubes

Food Safety and Storage

Please be aware that we are unable to reheat or refrigerate children’s packed lunches. To ensure food remains safe and fresh throughout the day, we recommend:

• Using a clearly labelled insulated lunch bag or box
• Including ice packs to keep perishable items cool
• If providing a hot meal, using a child-friendly food flask designed to retain heat safely

Equipment; Daily – Water bottle - named, labelled coat suitable for the weather, sunhat/ suncream, woolly hat and gloves, spare clothes (even if your child is fully toilet trained, please send a full set of spares) – ALL NAMED PLEASE.

To stay in school – labelled wellies.

Communication – We use the Tapestry platform to share your children’s learning and experiences. Please ensure you have completed the consent form.

Nursery Fund – We ask for a donation of £1 per week paid in cash each half term. This is used to enhance our curriculum for activities such as baking, making playdough and other extras.

If you have any concerns or brief messages, please feel free to pass them on. Should you wish to discuss something in more detail, please speak to a member of staff to arrange a suitable time. This will ensure your concerns or requests are addressed thoroughly and appropriately.

Curriculum Overview

Winshill Village Progression Grids - Little Winners

Winshill Village Progression Grids - Little Stars

Winshill Village Curriculum Goals - Little Winners

Winshill Village Curriculum Goals - Little Stars

How Can You Help at Home?

• Play outdoors! Run, jump and climb.
• Play board games, counting jumps and games with dice and dominoes.
• Share a book.
• Play games that encourage turn taking and sharing.
• Let your child see you writing for a purpose, for example a shopping list or birthday card
• Sing and recite Nursery Rhymes.
• Bake together
• Talk about seasonal changes and grow seeds or bulbs together
• Talk to your child at any available opportunity and tell them what you are doing.

Resources

Nursery Meet the Teacher - September 2025

Numberblocks - CBeebies - BBC	Learning conversations and telling stories: 3 to 5 years - NHS
Stoke Speaks Out	Tiny Happy People