Our primary aim is to ensure the best possible outcomes for all children and to reduce inequalities between them.

1.      In partnership with parents and carers, staff aim to provide:

• high quality learning and care for children from birth to five years, within a welcoming, nurturing, secure (physically and emotionally), stimulating and inclusive environment where there is laughter and a sense of fun;

• planned learning opportunities throughout the Centre and School which:

• build on the children’s home experiences

• match their developmental and individual needs

• give equal access of opportunity for children of differing ability, gender, religion, culture and socio-economic background

• encourage, support and challenge the children in all aspects of their social, emotional, moral, spiritual, physical and intellectual growth

• develop necessary skills, concepts and attitudes to enable the children to become self-reliant learners.

• early identification of special physical, emotional, health and learning needs to ensure timely intervention;

• opportunities for sharing information about a child’s progress and well being to ensure appropriate action.

2.      In partnership with other agencies, staff aim to:

• strengthen close partnerships between all children’s services including social care, family support and health to meet the needs of children from birth to five years and their families;

• develop “one stop” facilities on site for families in need of advice or service.

 

3.       Through our outreach and home visiting programme, we aim to support families who are unable or unlikely to visit the School and Centre.

 

4.      Drawing on the expertise of our staff and collaborating agencies, we aim to provide facilities and advice for the professional development of early years workers and for training of college/university staff and students in good early years practice.