Wishing Well Nursery

Aims Of The Nursery

We will provide many varied experiences, enabling your child to learn through free play, exploration and experimentation. There will be some structured learning, number work, pre - school reading and writing skills. However the basics for these are learnt through free play with drawing materials .

Communication, Language and Literacy

Children are encouraged to extend their vocabulary and fluency by talking and listening and by hearing and responding to stories, songs and rhymes.
Children are helped to understand that written symbols carry a meaning, to be aware of the purposes of writing and when they are ready, to use drawn and written symbols by themselves.

Personal, Social and emotional development

Children are individually supported in developing confidence, autonomy and self - respect. They are encouraged to work and concentrate independently and also to take part in the life of the group, sharing and co-operating with other children and adults.

Problem Solving, Reasoning & Numeracy

Children become familiar with the sorting, matching, ordering, sequencing and counting activities, which form the basis for early mathematics.

Knowledge and Understanding Of The World

A stimulating environment allows children to explore and experiment with a range of natural and manufactured materials. Children are assisted in their exploring and understanding their environment, both within the group and also in the wider community.

Physical Development

A range of equipment and opportunities both indoors and outside, allows children to develop confidence and enjoyment developing increasing skill and control in moving, climbing and balancing. The children are also supported in the development of the fine motor skills required to use tools, including pencils, scissors and handle small objects with increasing control and precision.

Creative Development

Children are encouraged to use a wide range of resources in order to express their own ideas and feelings and to construct their individual response to experience in two and three dimensions.
Children join in with and respond to music and stories and there are many opportunities for imaginative role-play, both individually and as part of a group.