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Aim

We aim to provide a secure and happy environment where trained staff provide a variety of spontanoeus and planned activities for children to enjoy, which are designed to enable them to develop a wide range of skills and abilities. Children are encouraged to be actively involved in their learning and to express their individuality and creativity within the boundaries of a group setting.


Objectives

1.   To expand the ethos of the nursery as a “home from home” where the parents and children can relax in a happy and friendly atmosphere and talk openly with the staff.

2.   To create a warm, caring, and inviting environment, which is stimulating and safe for all children in our care.

3.   To build a relationship with the whole family by working in partnership with parents and carers, sharing information, offering practical advice, supporting the individual’s needs when required.

4.   To enable each child to develop a feeling of well being by respecting his/her individuality.

5.   To foster enthusiasm for learning and the acquisition of new skills through free expression and spontaneity.

6.   To respect developmental differences providing appropriate challenges through our curricular activities that is on offer at the nursery.

7.   To promote good health in the children through a curriculum that promotes fresh air, exercise and healthy eating.

8.   To encourage the children to experience, respect and understand their role in the community.

9.   To ensure the promotion of the Equal Opportunities Policy and to give consideration to cultural diversity.

10.  To work in partnership with other professionals (when required), sharing information, knowledge and expertise in keeping with the Confidentiality and Disclosure Policy.