Our Mission Statement
Our aim at The Beanstalk is to give children a safe and happy
environment where they can grow in confidence and independence in
preparation not only for school, but for life.
We work towards the ‘Every Child Matters’ outcomes, helping
children to be healthy (♣), stay safe (♦), and make a
positive contribution (♠) while enjoying and achieving
(♥).
We are committed to working with the four themes of the Early Years
Foundation Stage, which are:
- A Unique Child
- Positive Relationships
- Enabling Environments
- Learning and Development
♥
At The Beanstalk, we treat each individual as a person in his/her own
right, and we value each individual for what they bring to the nursery,
be it their different levels of ability, their religion or different
cultural backgrounds.
♠
We recognize that parents are the child's first educators. We respect
and value our parents and we aim to have an open, honest and supportive
relationship with the families of our nursery.
♠
We believe that children and adults flourish best in a welcoming and
inclusive environment with appropriate learning opportunities. At The
Beanstalk, we follow the Montessori philosophy, where each child is free
to develop at his/her own pace, guided by the teachers. The carefully
prepared indoor and outdoor environments are aimed at providing the
children with a variety of early experiences, enabling them to achieve
while enjoying themselves. We use Montessori materials and a wide range
of other resources to support the children's learning and development
within the Early Years Foundation Stage.
♥
The key person takes time to observe children, so that their individual
interests and strengths may be recognized and developed appropriately.
Children learn to be strong and independent from a base of loving and
secure relationships with parents and/or a key person. We develop warm
and caring relationships with children, encouraging them to make safe
choices whilst not overprotecting them, by letting them learn to assess
risks.
♦
We believe that children and adults flourish best in an environment
where everyone knows what is expected of them, and where children are
free to develop their play and learning without fear of being hurt or
hindered by anyone else. We aim to work towards a situation in which
children can develop their self-discipline and self-esteem in an
atmosphere of mutual respect and encouragement. For this, we set clear
boundaries, and will, through simple ‘ground rules’ maintain consistency
for our children.
♣
We promote a healthy lifestyle and by meeting the physical and emotional
needs of our children, we create a clean and safe environment for them
to thrive in.
At The Beanstalk, we work together to promote children's welfare and
protection. It is our duty and responsibility to protect children from
harm.
