Welcome to Nursery!

Hello everyone, my name is Mrs Hardman, I am the Early Years Phase Leader and Nursery teacher here at Grace Mary Primary School. I am joined by my wonderful classroom assistants; Mrs Purcell, Miss Garner and Mrs Akhtar. We would like to welcome all of our children, those who were already with and us those who have just joined us, to Grace Mary Nursery. We are all really looking forward to getting to know all of the children and supporting them with their learning and development. 

At Grace Mary Primary School, we truly value the importance of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) in providing a secure foundation for future learning and development. We aim to make a significant contribution to that start by helping young children to develop a love for learning which they will carry with them through life. It is their right to be safe, healthy and happy and the welfare of the children is central to our provision of care, learning and play. We ensure that children learn and develop well and are kept healthy and safe. We strive to give every child the best possible start to their school journey and aim to provide a happy, calm and caring environment. The ‘Reggio Emilia’ approach influences our everyday practice within class. The philosophy behind the approach promotes respect, responsibility and community, and a strong emphasis on exploration and discovery. We believe all children have potential and curiosity, and it is our role as adults to observe, then further develop their natural abilities. 

Please feel free to book an appointment with myself by calling the school office if there is anything else you would like help and support with. 

I look forward to a fantastic year getting to know the children!

Mrs Hardman