At Pilsley C of E Primary School, our Nursery provides a warm, welcoming and stimulating environment where every child is valued as a unique individual. We believe that children learn best through a balance of play, exploration and carefully planned teaching opportunities. Our curriculum is designed to spark curiosity, develop confidence and foster a love of learning from the very start of each child's educational journey. Through engaging indoor and outdoor experiences, children develop their communication and language skills, build positive relationships, and grow in independence and resilience. We place a strong emphasis on personal, social and emotional development, ensuring that children feel safe, happy and ready to learn. Working closely with families, we support every child to thrive, make progress from their individual starting points and become confident, capable learners ready for their next steps in Reception. 

Tapestry

We value strong partnerships with parents and carers and use Tapestry, our online learning journal, to share children's achievements and experiences from Nursery. Through Tapestry, families can view photographs, observations and examples of their child's learning, providing an insight into their day-to-day experiences and progress. Parents are also encouraged to contribute their own observations from home, helping us to build a more complete picture of each child's development. Tapestry enables practitioners to track progress across all areas of the Early Years Foundation Stage, ensuring that learning is carefully planned to meet the needs of every child and support them in achieving their full potential.