Parents Area
Welcome to our Parents Area. This space has been created as a simple starting point for families and brings together practical information that supports everyday life at Wigwam Nurseries. As the website develops, this page will grow into a helpful hub with clear guidance, useful documents and answers to common questions.
For now, we have included a small number of essential items that apply across all nurseries. These provide an early sense of what you will find here as the page expands. As we receive more details from each setting, we will add new sections so this becomes an easy place for families to check the information that matters most. Please feel free to revisit this page from time to time as more content is added.
Information for Parents
What to bring each day
Children benefit from having a few familiar and practical items with them each day.
Please send
• A named water bottle
• A full set of spare clothes
• Nappies and wipes if required
• Appropriate outdoor clothing for the weather
• A comfort item if your child uses one
Please make sure all items are clearly named.
Allergy and dietary information
It is important that we know about any allergies, dietary needs or food preferences before your child starts.
Please share this information with the nursery team so we can ensure meals, snacks and activities are planned safely.
If anything changes, let us know so we can update your child’s records immediately.
Absence process
If your child will be absent, please let the nursery know as early as possible.
You can contact the setting by phone or email.
Please tell us
• Your child’s name
• The reason for the absence
• The expected return date
If your child has an illness, please follow the recommended exclusion periods to help keep everyone safe.
Term dates and holiday details
Term dates and holiday arrangements vary across our nurseries.
These will be added once confirmed for each location.
Opening times
Opening times vary from site to site.
Each nursery will display its hours clearly on its own page and this information will be added once confirmed.
What we offer
• Experienced and qualified early years practitioners
• Safe, modern and well resourced nursery environments
• A play based curriculum that supports curiosity and independence
• Clear communication with families and genuine partnership working
• Year round availability in many of our settings to support busy family life
Looking ahead
Wigwam Nurseries is continuing to grow with purpose. We currently operate five established nursery settings across Cambridgeshire and are preparing to open our sixth in Papworth. With additional locations already in planning, our focus remains on expanding thoughtfully while maintaining the high standards families expect from us. We are committed to investing in our teams, improving our environments and increasing the number of high quality early years places available to local families. Our aim is simple. To give every child the best start in life.
Useful Documents
Below you can find a selection of key documents that families often need when joining Wigwam Nurseries. These include guidance on settling in, registration, fees, safeguarding and other important policies. Each document is available to view or download and is kept up to date so you always have the latest information.
Settling In Guidance
How settling sessions work, what parents should expect, the recommended visits and how staff support children during their transition.
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Nursery Policies Overview
A full list of Wigwam nursery policies including safeguarding, health and safety, SEND, behaviour, recruitment and GDPR.
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Fees and Funding
Explains fees, stretched funding over fifty weeks, term allocations and additional costs such as meals and forest school.
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Privacy Policy
How data is collected, used, stored and protected under GDPR including your data rights and how to request updates or deletion.
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Safeguarding
Wigwam safeguarding responsibilities, the Designated Safeguarding Lead and how information is shared when required.
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Registration Information
Registration and consent requirements, ID checks, authorised collectors and timelines for returning completed forms.
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Medication Policy
How prescribed medication is handled, consent forms, storage rules, non prescribed medicine rules and healthcare plans.
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Need Help With a Document
If you need guidance or have any questions about these documents, please contact your nursery manager at your chosen location.
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