Harrow Gate Primary School in Stockton-on-Tees has a 39-place nursery class and has been delivering the extended hours since January 2010. It now offers parents full flexibility from 8.15am during school terms. The experience of introducing the flexible model has been a reflective journey for the nursery, which has learned lessons, implemented changes and been able to review and improve its practice as it has progressed.
STAGGERING ARRIVAL TIMES
Previously, when offering the traditional sessional model, the nursery had identified that there may have been up to 40 parents wanting to speak with the teacher at the start or end of a session. The introduction of staggered arrival times has worked extremely well, as the staff team now has time to speak with parents about their child's progress or discuss issues at home.
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