Our Vision
'Working together to give children and families the best opportunities in life'
At Avoncroft Pre-School Nursery our intent is that every child should have the best opportunities in life. We provide a small, safe, homely environment with experienced staff, large outdoor area (which they explore in all weathers) and bespoke activities to ensure all children enjoy themselves, expand their knowledge and achieve their goals. We work in partnership with parents to provide a high quality service where children flourish as a whole, have a sense of belonging and become strong independent learners, to help ensure their future success.
Our Curriculum
- Our curriculum is underpinned by the (EYFS) Early Years Foundation Stage. We use Development Matters and Birth to 5 Matters as a guideline to assess the children's development.
- Our curriculum is delivered by highly qualified teachers/team with years of experience, who are caring and committed to do their very best for the children in their care.
- Our curriculum offers a wide range of opportunities and experiences which brings learning to life and makes it memorable. We offer a well-planned mix of adult directed and child-initiated play to ensure the best outcomes for our children.
- Our curriculum can be accessed by all children and is differentiated/tailored to support each child's individual needs, as every child is unique and learns at their own pace.
- Our curriculum enables children to reach their full potential and become strong independent learners.
- Our children leave us confident, resilient learners, well prepared for the next stage of their education.
Community
At Avoncroft Pre-School Nursery we refer to ourselves as a family within a family. Our children are at the heart of all that we do every day. Warm and positive relationships between staff and children; consistency and routine; and strong relationships with parents are all features of the day to day practice that supports wellbeing and gives the children a sense of belonging. We have strong links with the wider community such as Avoncroft Museum and Avoncroft Art Society etc, which the children get to experience via trips and joint events. We hold termly events that families can join in with their children for example; Christmas concert, stay and plays, settling in visits, Easter egg hunt, Avoncroft craft exhibitions, garden party, Graduation etc.
Inclusive
At Avoncroft Pre-School Nursery we acknowledge that all children are unique and develop in different ways. We carefully assess the children's development, working in partnership with parents and other professionals to carefully tailor the curriculum and routines to support each child's individual needs to enable them to reach their full potential. We understand that all children come with a range of past experiences based on their own personal experiences. We value everyone's cultural background and teach the children how to celebrate each other's individuality and be respectful of others in the community.
Outdoors
At Avoncroft Pre-School Nursery we have a large outdoor area that we enjoy in all weather conditions. Our children are active, practical learners that learn on the go. Outdoor learning is a key aspect of our curriculum as it supports children's mental health, stimulates their imagination, encourages them to work together, and enjoy learning about the world around them by being inquisitive. Staff provide opportunities for the children to manage risks themselves and learn how to evaluate what is safe and not safe; for example, during Forest School, staff help children to decide how high they can safely climb. We also take advantage of our fantastic neighbouring surroundings by going on listening walks and local trips to the park, fields to see sheep/ lambs, Avoncroft Museum etc.
Opportunities
At Avoncroft Pre-School Nursery we believe in providing opportunities that the children may not get the chance to do or experience (cultural capital). We provide a range of experiences such as; French, Music and Movement, Cooking, Messy Play, Tiny Talk, Yoga/Pilates, Forest School, Beat Baby, Leapfrog Sport on a weekly basis. We also provide experiences to support and further out teaching such as; a dentist visit, lamb visit, librarian visit, emergency services visits, stay and plays, craft events etc. All outside professionals have a valid DBS and are always accompanied by a member of staff. All opportunities are carefully planned based on what the children already know and can do and are extended to further their learning in a fun way by being practical and active.
Independence
At Avoncroft Pre-School Nursery we value and promote independence. As part of the daily routine there are opportunities for the children to further their independence and become confident in their self-care such as sorting out their own belonging, putting on own shoes, toileting, washing hands, dressing themselves, pouring jugs and opening fruit at snack time, managing own risks in play etc. Our highly qualified team support the children by encouraging their independence and growing their confidence in doing small tasks.
Challenging
At Avoncroft Pre-School Nursery, we offer a well planned mix of adult directed and child-initiated play to ensure the best outcomes for our children. We provide a continuous provision both indoors and outdoors which gives the children opportunities to lead their own learning through play. Our staff are highly trained and have high expectations for all children. We have created an environment that is stimulating and rich in language, allowing the children to reach their full potential. We work in partnership with parents and professionals in meeting the children's individual goals/ next steps. Celebrating their achievements together !
Enjoyable
At Avoncroft Pre-School Nursery we strive to ensure our environment and provision is safe, happy, challenging and fun. We create an atmosphere of trust, where positive relationships are formed and all children have the opportunity to reach their full potential whilst they learn through play.
