We are thrilled to welcome you and your child to our Nursery – the first exciting step on their learning journey with us. At Trelewis Primary School, we believe that these early years are a vital foundation for a lifetime of learning, curiosity, and confidence.
Our Nursery is a nurturing, safe, and stimulating environment where every child is valued and encouraged to explore the world around them through play, creativity, and meaningful experiences. We work closely with families to ensure a smooth transition into school life, building strong partnerships that support each child’s individual needs and development.
We are so pleased to have you join our school community, and we look forward to getting to know you and your child as we begin this exciting journey together!
Please select from the options below to find out more about Nursery;
Welcome Message from our Head Teacher
Dear Parent/Carer,
On behalf of of the Governors, Staff and Pupils at Trelewis Primary School, I would like to extend a warm welcome to you and your child to Trelewis Primary School. We are so pleased to be able to welcome you to our school and to have your child join us as part of our successful, friendly and hardworking team at TPS. We are really looking forward to getting to know you and your child!
May I take this opportunity to thank you for choosing Trelewis Primary School for your child's education - I'm sure they will have many enjoyable years with us, learning and growing together! Our motto at Trelewis Primary School is 'Reach for the Stars' and this reflects our ethos of ensuring that every child is provided with every opportunity to reach their full potential.
This website will provide you with lots of helpful information in preparation for what school life will be like for your child when they start school. On this site you will find our Prospectus which will give you a full overview of what life is like at Trelewis Primary School, as well as range of Policies and FAQs which I trust you will find helpful.
Further information specifically about Nursery routines can be found under the FAQ section on the previous Nursery page. Should you have any other questions or queries about starting school please feel free to submit them using the Contact form on the previous page. Likewise, you may wish to keep your questions until your courtesy call with our Nursery staff which will take place with you in the next couple of weeks.
I look forward to welcoming you and your child to our School.
Diolch yn Fawr,
Mr R Morgan
Executive Head Teacher
What will my child be doing in Nursery?
Nursery is the first step in your child’s formal educational journey. Although not statutory, our aim in Nursery is to provide children with lots of learning experiences and opportunities to develop their curiosity and creativity, whilst developing personal and social skills that will allow them to make friends and work with others. Our job is to build on the great work you will have already done at home up until the point they start with us!
Our first aim in Nursery is to settle your child in to school life and get them used to various routines. Each day your child will become more and more used to the expectations that we have of how they behave, learn and use the classroom environment and we ask for all Parents/Carers to support us with this.
Within the classroom there are a wide variety of different areas for children to access and play in, whilst our staff will organise structured tasks for your child to take part in in small groups. We follow the Developing Pathways curriculum as part of the Curriculum for Wales at our Nursery and will constantly monitor your child’s progress whilst they are at school.
What time does Nursery start/finish?
Our Nursery start school with our other Pupils at 9:00am. Children will start entering school at 8:50am to give them time to put their coats away and settle into class for the day. When they start at 9:00 Children are given free time to play and explore before being brought together for registration.
We do ask that all children are punctual and on time as it is important for children to get in to this routine early. School finishes as 15:20pm for Nursery pupils.
For part time pupils we run an afternoon session which runs from 12:50 – 15:20.
How do I access the Nursery?
Our Nursery is located at the front of the school and has its own entrance. As you come to the main School building, the Nursery is directly at the front of the building. You will drop off and collect children here.
Please note if the Nursery gate is locked, you are late, or you are picking up your child during the school day, you will need to report to the School office. Your child will be taken into/collected from Nursery here.
What should my child wear?
It is the expectation that uniform is worn by all Pupils, including our Nursery pupils. this allows children to feel a sense of pride in their school and helps to reduce the possibility of expensive/branded clothing to be brought in which is not practical for Nursery. Our uniform consists of:
- Burgundy jumper/cardigan – If you want this to have the school logo on, our official branded uniform is available from MyClothing.com and N’s in Troedyrhiw.
- Grey Trousers/Joggers/Skirt – For Nursery pupils, if children are not able to zips and catches on trousers on their own, we would ask that joggers are worn as this can help children when they need to use the toilet
- White T-Shirt/Blouse
- Shoes – Please do not send your child in shoes with laces if your child is unable to do their laces on their own. Slip-on shoes or shoes with velcro are most suitable for Nursery pupils.
If your child is known to have an occasional wetting accident, we would ask that you also provide spare underwear in their school bag.
Will my child be full time straight away?
For those pupils joining us in September your child will be accessing a full time place at school. This means they will start at 9:00am and stay with us until 15:20 (including dinner).
Initially, in order for us to settle pupils into school, we will give your child a reduced (half day) session for the first 2 weeks until we can see they are ready and settled for a full day. We will communicate this with you.
For those who start in January/April, your child will be part-time. They will not be entitled to a full time place.
Will my child need to bring anything with them?
Everything your child needs for their learning will be provided for them. During the day you child will have milk and fruit time. We do ask Parents/Carers to provide the fruit for their child. This should not be any small fruits (grapes, cherries) or berries which could become a choke hazard. We would recommend for hygiene purposes you send in the fruit in a container clearly labelled with your child’s name.
Your child will also have access to water throughout the day and we ask that children bring a water bottle with them. Water bottles must be wide necked and have a mouthpiece which can be covered with a lid/retracted to prevent contamination. Recycled bottles (e.g. old pop bottles) are not permitted. Squash and juice is also not allowed. School water bottles can be purchased from the School office for £2.00
It is also likely that your child will bring home lots of lovely things from Nursery, so we ask that a small bag (like a book bag or draw string bag) is provided for your child. School book bags are available from the school office, as well as online. Please do not send in large/bulky back packs as space for storing these is limited.
How will my child access the toilet?
At school we have Nursery appropriate toilets in the Classroom, which are easily accessible for use by our Nursery pupils. These include small toilets and sinks at Nursery pupil height. Children are able to access toilets whenever they need to.
Please note that it is the policy of the school that, unless there is a medical reason (evidence will be requested from your GP) why your child cannot use the toilet independently, then your child will not be able to start Nursery until they are fully toilet trained. Likewise, if Parents/Carers state that their child is toilet trained in order to take up the place at school and it becomes evident that a child is not able to use the toilet independently, the Parents will be called and the child will be asked to remain at home until able to do so.
Should your child have an accident whilst in school we will do our best to sort them out and clean them up. However, should your child mess themselves to the point where they need to be washed (in a shower or bath) then someone will be contacted to collect the child in order to maintain the dignity and wellbeing of the child.
What will my child have for lunch?
Our Full time Nursery pupils will have lunch at school when they are in for a full day. Pupils can either have Packed Lunch or choose School Dinners for a healthy cooked meal to be prepared for them.
Full information regarding Lunch and eating at school can be found on the ‘Health & Wellbeing’ area of the website.
Who will look after my child?
Our Nursery is run by a team of high quality and friendly Staff who are all fully qualified and DBS checked. Within our Nursery, we staff to the recommended ratios of 1:8 (1 adult to 8 children). Your child will be appropriately supervised at all times when at school, whilst also being given the space to develop their independence too.
For further information about our School please look around our Website, or visit the ‘School Prospectus’ page where you can find more in depth information about the day to day running of the school. Likewise, should you have any further queries please do not hesitate to contact us.
We look forward to welcoming you and your child to our Nursery!