Mellis Church of England Primary School - 'To Be Our Best'

We believe that children need a safe as well as stimulating atmosphere in which to grow. A home away from home, where they can develop their social and other skills while having fun. We believe that they should have the opportunity to play safely at the same time participate in stimulating activities which will lay a foundation for their schooling. We believe that we should encourage the best of diet and exercise habits, which will help them, become healthy individuals. And above all we believe that a child decides his or her own pace of doing things, we shall not push them merely encourage them. Our structured sessions blend with the free playtime effortlessly, so that the atmosphere is like an extension of his or her home.

Our Aims

To provide an environment that is safe, secure and welcoming, where learning takes place through play.
To help all children make the transition from home to nursery or preschool.
To promote understanding, kindness and tolerance of others.
To nurture self-confidence and self-esteem, and encourage independence.
To provide a rich play environment, where children can explore and experiment without fear of failure.
To provide an environment where equal opportunities for all takes place regardless of gender, race, culture or religion.
To provide the children access to the early years foundation stage and assess their development on a regular basis.
To ensure that the curriculum meets the needs of every child, socially, intellectually, emotionally and physically.
To provide continuity of care through liaison with parents and carers.