Nursery (0-4 years)

Our Nursery offers an environment in which children will be safe, stimulated and challenged; a place where fun and enjoyment go hand in hand with learning and discovery. Early childhood is a time of rapid open-minded learning, of vivid imagination and intrigue with the universe and at Newlands, we are very much committed to preserving the children’s right to be playful, have fun and develop at their own pace.

Children experience a variety of learning, allowing them to make use of their absorbent and active minds, encouraging them to express themselves through speech, writing, drawing, movement and drama.

Whilst our focus is on learning throughout play, we operate a continual assessment system using the Stepping Stone process from the QCA, which helps us to guide our curriculum to the required level for each individual child.

All Nursery staff are fully C.R.B. vetted and regularly attend inset training to ensure they keep up to date with current governmental policies. All have appropriate qualifications including N.V.Q, P.L.A and R.G.N. 

All our Nursery staff have made a commitment to deliver the following aims;

• Provide the children in our care with an environment that is healthy, safe and educationally stimulating;
• Value and support the children's natural curiosity, inquisitiveness and experimentation;
• Ensure, as far as possible, that children acquire a positive image of themselves;
• Provide activities and events that are developmentally appropriate;
• Continue to undertake professional training and development;
• Work as a team.