Ethelred Nursery School and Children’s Centre

We are committed to providing outstanding Early Years provision based on high quality play experiences. Our services will be delivered in an inclusive, safe, caring and stimulating learning environment where children can enjoy their learning and have fun. In order to support children and their families effectively, we will work in partnership with parents and carers and alongside other agencies and professional partners.

We want Ethelred Nursery School and Children’s Centre to be a focal point in the local community where the aspirations of young children and their families can be nurtured and supported. We value all individuals and believe that we achieve most when we work together in respectful and open relationships.
We believe that all children and adults have the right to participate in learning in a way that is meaningful to them and which helps them to reach their potential.
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We work hard to identify any barriers that might prevent a child from achieving well. All of our learning activities are planned to meet the needs of children with a wide range of needs, interests and capabilities.
There are times when children need additional support to engage in the full range of learning opportunities. The school has a Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCo), who is a teacher responsible for making sure that all children have access to the curriculum and that those children having difficulties get all the help and support they need. Please see our Special Educational Needs Policy and Report for details of how we do this. Lambeth Council provide statutory support for children with SEND – please see the Lambeth Council SEND Local Offer website for further details.

Children who have English as a second or additional language also receive support to ensure they make good progress. Key persons supported by the teachers work closely with parents, carers and other staff members to help individual children make good progress.
Seeing children within the context of their individual family circumstances and their individual needs is at the heart of our relationships and educational planning.

Ethelred Nursery is part of the Lambeth Nursery Schools’ Federation