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Early Years are the Best Years at Twixus Childcare!


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SPRING TERM 2026 (January to April) 

05.01.2026 - ALL Children Return    

16.02.2026 to 20.02.2026 - Holiday for Term Time Only (Funded Only)

30.03.2026 to 02.04.2026 - Holiday for Term Time Only (Funded Only)

03.04.2026 Bank Holiday (Good Friday)

06.04.2026 Bank Holiday (Easer Monday)

07.04.2026 to 10.04.2025 CLOSED FOR ALL


SUMMER TERM 2026 (May to August) 

     04.05.2026 and 25.25.26 Bank Holidays

26.05.2026 to 29.05.2026 CLOSED FOR ALL

17.07.2026  - FINAL DAY for Term Time Only (Funded Only)

03.08.2026 to 14.08.26 CLOSED FOR ALL

*24.08.2026 to 28.08.2026 NON-FUNDED WEEK

^BOOKED SESSIONS ONLY^

31.08.2026 Bank Holiday


AUTUMN TERM 2026 (September to December) 

01.09.2026 - All Children Return     

19.10.2026 to 30.10.26 - Holiday for Term Time Only (Funded Only)

26.10.2026 to 30.10.26 CLOSED FOR ALL

18.12.2026  - FINAL DAY for Term Time Only (Funded Only)

24.12.2026  CLOSED FOR ALL

04.01.2027 - All Children Return

 


PLEASE CHECK TERM DATES ON THIS PAGE FOR 2027


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Reception Intake Information

Kit List

Term Dates

TERM 2025-26.pdf

Term Dates 2027.pdf

Attendance/Absence Agreement

Guide to Common Illnesses

Absence Agreement

Understanding Your Childcare Fees



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Twixus Admissions Policy.pdf

Parent Feedback Form

Dear Parents and Carers (Past and Present)


It is essential that we receive feedback to help us improve and to assist our next OFSTED rating.    We would really appreciate it if you would complete our online form.   Open the short questionnaire by clicking on link -

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Freshly made food everyday.

 1) Full Time / Over funded hours pupils have the price of any food during sessions included so are not required to pay any additional costs for food.

2) Funded only pupils bring a packed lunch and/or a tea time snack.

3) Funded only pupils pay for a lunch time or tea time meal in advance.


Twixus Charges for a hot lunch time meal with desert (served around 12pm) and a tea time meal (served around 3.15pm).

  • You must pay for any food before it is required.
  • Your child must have a food in place to attend.
  • You may be asked to provide food or money before your child is taken to the classroom.


Menu

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PACKED LUNCHES SHOULD BE BALANCED AND HEALTHY.

WE CANNOT HEAT FOOD FROM HOME.



Breakfast Club

If you would like your child to have breakfast at Twixus they must be in between the following times 

Baby Unit and Toddler Room  7.00 until 8.00

Nursery and Pre-School Departments 7.00 until 7.45

Please note, that no food will be served after these times so please arrive at a time that allows your child to eat.

Twixus would also like to remind you that food from home should not be consumed during Breakfast Club and should not be brought on site.


Early Years Packed Lunches Factsheet 1

Healthly Packed Lunches Factsheet 2

Your Developing Child Information


The publications below help to explain child development and how the Early Years curriculum is delivered. (You will be redirected to another page for documents 2 and 3)



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1. Birth to 5 Matters is published by Early Education on behalf of the Early Years Coalition.

2. The Department for Education (DfE) has published Development Matters, non-statutory curriculum guidance which supports the delivery of the revised early years foundation stage (EYFS) statutory framework.

3. Twixus Milestones have been organised into developmental expectaions that are set out in the Development Matters publication. Twixus uses our 'Milestones' as achievement targets and to make assessments about child progression.

Latest OFSTED Inspection



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EYFS Development Matters Framework


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Helping your Child at Home



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Twixus Uniform Information



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Twixus children wear school uniform because they are suitable for the range of activities we provide. They are also helpful when changing the children and encourage the child to become independent with hygiene routines.  They give each child a sense of belonging and prepare them for big school.

The uniforms come in the following sizes

12-18 Months

2-3 Years

3-4 Years

5-6 Years

If you are unsure about the size required then please come for a fitting in the main office.

The Items are priced as follows

Full Tracksuit £27

Tracksuit Top (only) £16

Tracksuit Bottoms (only) £11

T-Shirt £8.50

Shorts £6.50

*These prices include a £4.50 embroidery charge

Returns Policy

If the size you are given does not fit your child then please return it immediately to Twixus for a replacement.  Soiled or washed items cannot be refunded or replaced.

 

Red/Purple check summer school dresses can be purchased from many high street shops.




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Twixus Uniform Order Form


Please complete the order form and collect your uniform from the main office. Payment on collection (via cash or cheque).




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Name of Child AND Department

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Uniform Items Required

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Policies and Procedures Documents

*All our policy and procedure documents are reviewed and updated on a yearly basis. If you have any further queries, please contact a member of our management team.

Accident and Incident Policy .doc
Animals in the Setting.doc
Anti - Bullying Policy.docx
Admissions Policy.docx
Attendance Policy.doc
Apprentice Policy.doc
British Values Prevent .docx
Biting Policy .doc
British Values Prevent .docx
Child Sickness and Medicine Policy.doc
Complaints Policy.doc
Confidentiality and GDPR Policy.doc
Curriculum Assessment_policy .doc
Early Years Online Safety, Media & Camera Use Policy .doc
Fire saftey and Evacuation Policy.doc
Food Hygiene and Allergy Policy.doc
Footwear Policy .doc
Gifts and Lifts Policy.doc
Health and Safety Policy- Including Missing Child and Risk Assessment.docx
Induction of staff.doc
Mobile Phone and Recording Device Policy.doc
Nappy Changing and Toileting Policy.doc
No Smoking, Vaping & Substance Misuse Policy.doc
Pandemic Management Policy.docx
Parent Policy.docx
Physical Contact Policy.docx
Promoting Positive Behaviour.doc
Ratio Policy.docx
Safeguarding Policy.doc
Safer Recruitment Policy.doc
School Care Collection Policy.doc
SEND Policy.doc
Settling and Welcoming Policy.docx
Showing Out Procedure .doc
Staff-Code-of-Conduct Policy.docx
Stairs Policy .doc
Student Placement Policy .doc
Supporting Children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities .doc
Swimming Policy.doc
Transfer policy.doc
Uncollected Child Policy.doc
Valuing Diversity and Promoting Equality .doc
Whistleblowing Policy.doc

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