Welcome to the first edition of our Community Connections Newsletter for 2026. A very warm welcome to all our new families and children.We are looking forward to getting to know your children and yourselves over the coming year.

January will see many of our children transitioning to new rooms.This can come with challenges but with positive support & encouragement our children adapt to new rooms routines, Educators, and expectations. Our fabulous staff have worked extremely hard to make the transition as smooth as possible and to give children and their families as much support as possible. We welcome feedback on how you think the transition process was handled as we feel there is always room for improvement as we move forward.

There will be twelve editions of our newsletter each year. Inside you will find upcoming events,useful information about our curriculum, planning, and philosophy. Important news including breakouts of illness, reminders or changes to upcoming events will be emailed to parents and changes to policy are available in reception throughout the year. Please take the time to read all communication so you are aware of what is happening within our Poppins Community. The next edition will be due in February

Reminder to all families we are asked to be mindful of the following:

🚗 Car Park Safety – A Shared Responsibility
The safety of our children is always our highest priority. We kindly ask all families to drive slowly and with care while in the car park,remaining vigilant and watching for children at all times.
Please ensure you hold your child’s hand and walk in front of vehicles, never behind them, to ensure visibility and reduce risk. For everyone’s safety, we also ask that children and older siblings do not run or play in the car park area under any circumstances. Let’s work together to keep our drop-off and pick-up times calm, safe, and respectful for all.

🧸 Toys from Home
To support a safe and inclusive environment for all children, we kindly ask that toys from home be left at home, unless your child requires a specific comforter for rest time. While we understand the importance of familiar items, toys from home can sometimes lead to conflict or emotional distress among peers. Our center is well-equipped with a rich variety of resources to meet every child's interest and developmental needs.

👥 Safe Collection of Children
In line with our commitment to keeping children safe, we’d like to remind families that only authorised individuals may collect your child.If someone other than a primary caregiver is collecting your child, we must receive prior notice via email from a listed guardian. This ensures we follow all correct procedures and that every child is released safely and confidently.

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