Precious Moments Today, Creative Children Tomorrow

Borough Road Nursery School and George Dent Nursery School will provide children with the best possible start to their education career.

Our unique approach to learning is rooted in our understanding of how young children learn. It has evolved over time and has been influenced by educators past and present, such as Froebel, Reggio Emilia, Te-Whariki and many more. We recognise as educators, we are always learning and have invested time in listening, observing and interacting so that we can recognise the often complicated and multifaceted 'process' of learning.

We acknowledge our children are born with 'immense potential' (Te-Whariki) and they join us rich in their own language and culture. Our educators get to to know them well so they can build on your child's strengths and interests and provide opportunities for them to be curious, accept new experiences, explore, and test our their ideas and thinking.

Building strong attachments with every child is an essential part of helping them to feel safe and secure. Our educators will provide children with a loving, caring and playful curriculum which will help them 'to develop the skills they need to grow, develop and flourish' (Froebel).

We value our children as 'strong, capable and resilient' (Reggio Emilia). We respect their opinions and agency and believe the choice is the child’s. It is important that educators listen to the child and respect their choices, with considerate patience.

We aim to stimulate and captivate, physically, socially, emotionally and intellectually. We want our children to experience the fun of learning, alongside, and with their friends, so that they become enthralled in knowing more, and excited for their next adventure, as they embark upon formal schooling.

Children will be given every opportunity to explore indoors or outdoors; whether individually; alone; in a group with other children and/or adults; sometimes all together as a whole group.

Parents will be encouraged to be an integral part of this process, through accessing the wealth of resources such as; the weekly planning sheets; knowledge and expertise of our educators; and by meeting and talking with educators about their child and the progress made.

Building a sense of community is important to us.Visitors and guests will be welcomed to share the truly special culture. The Nurseries will look beyond the front door, to offer help to others, and engage in partnerships with the wider community.

Governors will ensure that the Nurseries are well managed and always look forward for the next opportunity for all children, now and in the future because;

Every child is unique, every moment is precious and every day is different!

Councillor Stephen Harker

Chair of Governors