All sessions have now started back and we will run up to the October half term. We will close for half term Friday 26th October and reopen Monday 6th November. 

We have been working hard over the summer with new learners and their families, as well as schools, to offer a variety of sessions throughout the day and after school - as such our timetable is now very full , running sessions each day across the week. In order to accommodate all of our learners we only have short gaps before the next session begins. So we can make sure we can use this time to set up the next session, grab a drink and have a comfort break, we are changing our welcome procedure:

- We will unlock the door promptly at the start of each timetabled session - rather than setting up extra activities for our learners who may arrive early.
- Once in, the children attending groups will start the planned activity at their learning station immediately so no time is lost - then regroup for the group learning tasks.  
- For one to one sessions, the teacher will start the session immediately as before.
- At the end of the session, we will open the door and older children will leave independently or we will bring younger children out to you so there is no need to ring the bell if you arrive early to collect. This ensures we can finish the planned activities to completion rather than 'stopping at the bell' as such! 

We want to provide our learners with the best possible service we can and make sure our sessions are jammed packed full of fun teaching and learning opportunities. We are so proud of our New Ways family and the effort all of our learners put in over the sessions. We are looking forward to the weeks ahead and (dare we mention Christmas yet) are busy planning some lovely festive treats and surprises.