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Fixbees Newsletter
Dear Parents and Carers,
As we reach the end of the year, we would like to take a moment to thank all our children and families for being part of the Fixbees community. It has been a year filled with smiles, learning, and so much growth. We are incredibly proud of how far the children have come and truly grateful for all the support you have shown along the way.
We would also like to thank our parents and carers for supporting learning at home and taking part in home learning activities. Your involvement plays a vital role in supporting children’s development and confidence.
This year, our family learning events have been a great success. It has been wonderful to see so many families joining in, learning together, and strengthening partnerships between home and nursery. We are keen to continue offering these events in the new year and would love your input. Please let us know which dates and times work best for you so we can ensure as many families as possible are able to attend.
Staff Updates
We are pleased to welcome some new members to the Fixbees team:
- Rachel joined us in November and has settled in very well. She is Level 3 qualified and works in the Pre-School room.
- Hadeesa has recently joined Fixbees as a childcare apprentice and is based in the Baby Room.
- Raisa will be joining us in the new year. She is transferring from our sister nursery, First Class, and will be working two days a week in the Tweenie Room.
Thank you once again for your continued support throughout the year. We look forward to another happy, successful year ahead, working in partnership with you and your children.
📲 Famly App – Update
Since introducing Famly, we’ve been so pleased to see how confidently everyone is using it. Families are now even more connected with nursery life, and it’s been lovely to see parents engaging with updates and sharing messages with the team.
We use Famly newsfeed to share news, event posters, and reminders, so keep an eye on the newsfeed for the latest updates. We also post pictures of the children and their daily activities, as well as events happening in nursery, on our Instagram and Facebook pages — so take a look there too!
If you haven’t already, please make sure your permissions on Famly are up to date to let us know whether your child can appear on social media.
Just a reminder: please update your contacts on Famly if you haven’t already done so. We require three emergency contacts in addition to the parents.
Also, when January invoices are sent out, please check the box at the top of the invoice rather than looking at the monthly breakdowns.
We’ll continue using Famly to keep communication clear and helpful, making sure you always feel informed and involved in your child’s day.
Medication
As we continue to ensure children’s safety and wellbeing, we kindly ask parents to let us know at drop-off if their child has had any medication that morning—especially paracetamol or ibuprofen—and the exact time it was given. This helps us avoid accidental double-dosing and ensures we can monitor your child appropriately throughout the day.
Please also make sure that any medication given at home, or brought into nursery, is recorded on the correct Famly form so our team has accurate and up-to-date information. Your support with this helps us respond safely and quickly should your child become unwell while in our care.
Term Dates, Holidays & Funding
Please take note of the following important dates for your calendar:
💡 Funding-Only Children
- For children attending funded sessions only, the nursery will be closed from Monday 22nd December 2025 to Friday 2nd January 2026 for Christmas holidays.
- The nursery reopens for all children on Monday 5th January 2026.
Christmas Holidays – Monday 22nd December – Friday 2nd January
Nursery closed – Thursday 25th December – Friday 2nd January
Nursery Reopens – Monday 5th January 2026
🎄 Important – Christmas Eve (Wednesday 24th December)
- The nursery will close at 4:00pm on Christmas Eve.
- If there are not many children attending, we may close earlier.
👉 Please let the management team know whether your child will be attending nursery on this day, so we can plan staffing and activities appropriately.
Our proud moments
Baby Room
- Our babies have settled in wonderfully, building strong bonds with staff and becoming confident in their environment.
- We are very proud of the strong parent partnerships in the Baby Room and the success of our family learning events, which have been well attended and enjoyed by families.
Tweenies Room
- The children have thoroughly enjoyed exploring the local community and visiting the woods, developing curiosity, confidence, and a love for the outdoors.
- We are very pleased with the new room layout, which is working extremely well. It supports children’s independence, engagement, and smooth transitions throughout the day.
- The new Tweenies team has been working closely together, building strong relationships with the children and creating a positive, nurturing learning environment.
Pre-School Room
- Our recent family learning event was a great success, with many parents attending. We received positive feedback and families enjoyed taking part in the activities alongside their children.
- Makaton has been embedded into daily practice, and all children have engaged exceptionally well. They are confidently using signs independently and without reminders.
- Our Books of the Week and Words of the Week are regularly refreshed, encouraging children to develop a love of reading and expand their vocabulary through shared reading and discussions.
- Children have enjoyed lots of cooking and baking activities, preparing food together to support independence, confidence, and important life skills.
Physical Development & Enrichment
- Weekly sessions with Coach Cam and Coach Hannah have been a highlight, with rugby and dance activities supporting physical development while ensuring children have lots of fun and enjoyment.
Creative & Seasonal Activities
- The children worked together to create a beautiful homemade Christmas tree using natural materials. They proudly made their own baubles and helped decorate the tree, showing creativity, teamwork, and festive spirit.
Parent Notices & Reminder
✔ Running Late? Call ahead to avoid late collection fees (£10 for the first 15 minutes, then £1 per minute).
✔ Breakfast Deadline: Breakfast is served until 8:15 AM only.
✔ No Toys from Home: To prevent loss or distraction, children should not bring personal toys.
✔ Sickness: Please ring the nursery on each day your child is unwell to inform us.
Funding & Childcare Updates
- 30 Hours Funding Deadline: Apply by 31st December 2025 if your child turns 3 before this date.
- 15 Hours Funding: If your child is aged 2 or 3, they may be eligible for 15 hours of funded childcare per week. Please check your eligibility and apply as soon as possible to secure a place.
- Funding for Babies: Some families may be eligible for funded childcare for babies under 2 years old, depending on their circumstances. Please speak to our team for more information on how to apply.
- More Info: Visit www.childcarechoices.gov.uk for eligibility details.
Contact Information
📍 Fixbees Day Care
📞 01484 310953
📞 07511 369799
📍 Address: 85 Fixby Rd, Fixby, Huddersfield HD2 2JB
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Thank you for being part of the Fixbees family! We appreciate your support and look forward to another fantastic half term of learning and fun! 🎉
