To ensure that children have first hand experience so that sound learning can take place.
To protect and nurture children’s natural curiosity, enthusiasm and interest.
To stimulate children by using our own designed curriculum. This makes good use of our locality and supports areas of learning by visiting places of interest.
To foster children’s growing independence by giving them opportunities to plan and execute their own work, but also to encourage them to support and learn from each other.
To encourage high standards and levels of presentation, but also to acknowledge that, at times, thought and retention are more important.
To ensure that our classrooms are stimulating places of warmth and care, where curiosity is aroused and children are completely immersed in their learning.
To develop an effective and friendly partnership with parents.
To acknowledge and celebrate children’s achievements and to ensure that they feel valued by respecting their contributions and views.