OUR MISSION STATEMENT

We strive

Whether you are a returning parent or new to Oliver Thomas, this website will answer many questions and give you an idea of what to expect when attending Oliver Thomas Nursery School and Children’s Centre. We have tried to cover all areas, but should you have additional concerns, your child’s key person will be available to help you.

We believe that

parents and families are a child’s first and most important educators and that we need to value their knowledge and expertise

all children are unique, with differing needs, interests and personalities

all children have the right to play, inside and out, and learn in an emotionally and physically safe environment

all children have the capacity to achieve within, and contribute to our nursery environment

children learn best through play, talk and meaningful first hand experience

education is a continuous process that starts at birth and involves the home, the community, the school and centre

We want

to support each child in maximising their achievements by providing a varied, stimulating and flexible curriculum

children to leave the nursery as confident, sociable, independent, enthusiastic and curious learners, who have the courage to take risks and make mistakes

to find out about and build upon the knowledge, skills, experience and interests of each child

children to be aware of and sensitive, to the needs, feelings and beliefs of others, and to help one another