Welcome to Our Nursery – A Place of Wonder, Nature, and Belonging

At our nursery, we believe childhood should be filled with magic, discovery, and joy. Nestled within the heart of our main school community, our nursery offers a nurturing environment where children are encouraged to explore, imagine, and grow—both indoors and out.

Rooted in nature and inspired by curiosity, our days are filled with outdoor adventures, creative play, and gentle guidance. Whether it's making mud pies in our forest garden, painting under the open sky, or listening to stories beneath the trees, your child will be immersed in experiences that spark imagination and build confidence.

As part of the wider school, our nursery children benefit from a strong sense of belonging and a seamless transition into the next stages of learning. We foster close relationships with families, ensuring every child feels safe, seen, and celebrated.

 

 Mr Jeremy Cook (Teacher)

 

Mrs Darvill - West (Teaching Assistant)

 

 Mrs Franklin (Teaching Assistant)

 

 Miss Palmer (Apprentice)

 Mrs East (PPA cover Teacher)

 

Our Intent

In Evans, we are passionate about providing a rich, nurturing, and inspiring early years experience for every child. We follow the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum and are deeply committed to the principles of "Every Child Matters." We believe that every child deserves the best possible start in life and the support that enables them to fulfill their potential.

Our Approach

Our curriculum is designed to spark curiosity, promote independence, and build strong foundations for lifelong learning. Each term is guided by an overarching theme, and each week is inspired by a carefully chosen book that helps to bring learning to life across all areas of development.

However, while these themes and books provide structure and inspiration, our planning is always flexible. We place the children’s interests at the heart of everything we do, allowing their ideas, questions, and explorations to shape and guide our daily activities. This ensures that learning is meaningful, engaging, and rooted in what matters most to each unique child.

We are also inspired by the Reggio Emilia approach, which values the process of learning through exploration, creativity, and self-expression. We place a strong emphasis on art, sensory experiences, and the natural world, encouraging children to express their ideas and understanding in a variety of ways. Outdoor learning is a vital part of our curriculum, giving children daily opportunities to connect with nature, develop physical skills, and engage in imaginative, open-ended play.

   

We aim to:

• Provide a safe, inclusive, and stimulating environment where all children feel valued and supported.

• Develop confident, independent learners through a balance of adult-led and child-initiated play.

• Foster a love of stories, language, and communication through our book-based approach.

• Support each child's holistic development across the seven areas of the EYFS.

• Embrace creativity, sensory exploration, and outdoor learning as key tools for discovery and expression.

• Work closely with families to ensure continuity, support, and shared goals for every child.

In Evans, we celebrate every step of a child’s journey, knowing that through play, exploration, and positive relationships, they are laying the foundations for a bright and happy future

Learning Journey

Autumn 1

This term, our Nursery children will join Evan the Egg on his Nursery Tours as they explore their new environment, get to know the people around them and discover what makes our Nursery special. Through stories, play and real-life experiences, children will learn about our school values, developing kindness, respect, friendship, independence and care for others. They will explore the different areas of our school, learn our routines and expectations, and begin to understand how we work together as a community. Children will develop confidence as they make new friends, try new experiences and learn to look after themselves, each other and their environment. Through Evan’s adventures, children will become familiar with Nursery life while developing their communication, physical, social and emotional skills..