Our Ethos and Curriculum

At St Michael’s Church Nursery, our intent is for all children to feel secure, feel nurtured and to thrive in a Christian environment.

We are committed to providing an inclusive, enabling, language rich environment, both inside and outside, that allows children the freedom to take ownership of their learning as they explore the world around them.

We know and understand that children don’t learn in a linear line, timescale, a neatly formed structure or following a set plan. Every child is unique, with differing interests, learning styles and experiences. We take this individuality into account for each child.

Because what and how our children learn is individual to them, we believe in and implement a child led approach to learning; offering an abundance of uninterrupted play so that children have the opportunity to become more deeply engaged.

We see our role as Early Years Educators to motivate, challenge, be responsive and available, encourage, model and support our children on their individual journeys whilst considering the seven areas of learning.

We encourage children to be ambitious, curious and creative learners. We support them to set their own goals, take risks and learn to solve problems independently.

We nurture children as they begin to navigate their emotions and support them to co-regulate in a safe and loving environment, free of shame or judgement. We guide children to understand the importance of healthy boundaries in keeping themselves and others safe and happy, creating an environment based on mutual respect.

We believe in positive partnerships with parents and carers and understand the value and importance of a loving and embedded key person approach.

By monitoring each child’s individual progress and planning to meet their unique needs and next steps, we are supporting all children to thrive, grow and feel loved during their time with us, ensuring they are ready for the next stage in their development.