At St Peter’s Nursery we work with the foundation stage curriculum which sets out five areas of learning. These are:-

  • Personal, social and emotional development
  • Communication, language and literacy
  • Knowledge and understanding of the world
  • Physical development
  • Creative development

Each of these areas has a set of stepping stones that progress towards the Early Learning Goals, for which the caring and experienced fully qualified staff coordinate planned activities to meet the needs of each child, so that they are well prepared for when they start school. Learning is encouraged through play and includes adult focus and child initiated activities to involve each area.

The nursery has an enclosed outdoor area where the children have access to a variety of play equipment, role play gardening and a quiet area. This space is valued and enjoyed by staff and children and is often accessed throughout the day.

During each session there are adult focus activities planned and child choice activities available. The children also have constant access to role play, ICT, sand water, painting, a library and a writing centre which are changed regularly to relate to the theme during each term

School events

The children had a sponsored walk to raise money for Children with Leukaemia. All the children took part in the walk including the nursery.

 
 
 
 
 
 

A Letter from One of our Parents


13th May 2007

Dear Mrs Brittain,

This letter is intended to capture our thoughts about our son's experience of Nursery as he approaches his last half term. It would be easier not to write but we feel strongly about the excellent time he has had with you and your team.

The facilities are lovely the Nursery room is spacious with lots of interesting displays and a very good variety of toys. Outside the soft tarmac play area has been a safe and fun time for him.

However what has very much surpassed our expectations is the kindness and sensitivity of the staff. You are child focussed, approachable and gentle. He has not come easily to us and so we were, possibly, more neurotic than most to make sure our sensitive boy had the best possible start to his education. We were concerned that Nursery should give him social confidence, friendship and begin, that most important of things, a passion for learning.

We really appreciated the patience and support you gave him as he found the separation hard to begin with. And again and again you have looked at the world through his eyes and helped him find solutions to his anxieties i.e. snack time, P.E.

As a Psychotherapist I know the importance of this developmental stage and we are glad he’s been with you in an environment of safety, support and enjoyment.

It has done much more than this. He has developed a sense of belonging to the group, empathy with other children, friendship, and he is happy. You have validated his strengths and encouraged him in areas he struggles with.

As far as he’s concerned he’s having a great time, and learning his alphabet, days of the week, numbers and the topic covered each week are just part of that good time. We think it must take a great deal of planning, patience and compassion to make Nursery such a wonderful, caring and fun place to be and we want to say thank you.

Yours sincerely,
Rachael and Darren W.