The staff team develop a quality improvement plan for learning every year, to highlight areas for development over that year. This is a cyclical process, with regular review and feedback to discuss what has been a success and areas for improvement. This ensures that we are constantly reviewing and improving the service that we provide.

Another big part of the nursery is learning to play with other children. We will promote and praise good behaviour, and help children to understand about kindness and being respectful to others. We encourage children to make choices about their activities, and try and give them a range of activities that they can select from.

Nursery is a key stage in your child’s progress to school. During the Easter term, a big part of our curriculum is preparing your child to be more independent and giving them an understanding of what they can expect at school. This covers all aspects of the school day, from changing their own shoes and putting their hand up to ask a question. We have good links with all the local schools, and we work with each primary one teacher to ensure your child feels supported and confident when they leave Tom Thumb and go on to their next phase.