Nursery Handbook 2017-18 Nursery Handbook 17.08.17 | Page 5

Nursery Class Vision Statement “Our vision is a confident and ambitious school community where attainment and achievement are valued and encouraged in a safe, happy and supportive environment.” Nursery Aims Young child learn through play and enjoyment. This prepares them well for school. Staff help children to learn by observing them at play and deciding when to leave them alone and when to join in. They will stretch children in their play by offering ideas, materials or vocabulary, by asking questions, by setting challenges and by helping, explaining and showing how things can be done. Staff will work with small groups of children on special aspects of learning, for example, to develop an interest in books, to play games using shapes, to encourage children to use musical instruments. Auchterarder Nursery Class Aims  To promote quality learning and teaching through play.  To provide a curriculum which takes account of and responds to children’s developmental needs.  To ensure that all children experience success in order to give them confidence and motivation to learn.  To promote a partnership with parents/carers and to develop links with the wider community.  To provide a safe, warm and welcoming environme