Nursery

Starting Nursery
In the Nursery, children develop their personal, emotional and social skills as well as early learning skills in literacy, numeracy, knowledge and understanding of the world and creative and physical development. Planning, assessment and recording is based on these six areas of learning and you will receive termly verbal and written reports on your child’s progress.

The knowledge and experience gained in the Nursery establish an excellent foundation for entry into the Reception Class. We provide a smooth transition into the Infant School and the Reception Teacher will receive full records of every child’s achievements, aptitudes, likes and dislikes.

A range of stimulating and enjoyable activities are offered every day and the weekly plans are clearly displayed for you to see. These activities are carefully chosen to match the specific needs of individual children in order to ensure their optimum development and achievement.

Classes are small, with a high ratio of professional carers to pupils. The setting is large and inviting, and the children have access to safe and secure indoor and outdoor play areas. Children will normally proceed directly into the Reception Class in the September after their fourth birthday. This classroom adjoins the Nursery setting, so that children will already be familiar with the staff and the environment. The friends they make at Nursery will stay with them throughout their time at Daiglen.

The Daiglen School recognises the importance of parental contribution to children’s education and we always aim to work in partnership with you for the benefit of our pupils. You will find the Nursery staff, Mrs Davis and Mrs Doree to be very friendly and approachable. They are always happy to talk to you about your child and to discuss any concerns, no matter how minor.

Eating at Nursery
We have our own kitchen where professional caterers prepare healthy snacks and fresh, balanced meals. The children have their lunch in the dining hall with the Nursery staff where they are taught hygiene and table manners.

We encourage the children to drink water at any time. Healthy snacks with juice and milk are provided at snack times. We have a no nut policy at Daiglen and can cater for specific dietary requirements. Any other dietary matters may be discussed with our cook, Mrs Jolley. She can be contacted during the school day, via the school office.

In order to ensure continuity of provision, our own staff provide before and after school care in an ‘early risers’ club and after-school club and Nursery staff supervise the children during the lunch and break time. Children are therefore being cared for and being encouraged to learn by the same people, whether in the classroom, the playground, the dining hall or in pre and post school clubs.

For admission to the nursery please see Enrolment and Admissions Procedure.