Mackie Hill School
kind hearts, ambitious minds
Welcome to Nursery
A very warm welcome to our Nursery community. At Mackie Hill School, everything we do is guided by our ethos of Kind Hearts, Ambitious Minds. We believe that when children feel safe, valued and confident, they are ready to explore, take risks and develop a lifelong love of learning.
Our Nursery provision is rooted in the principles of the EYFS and reflects the government guidance on Strong Foundations in Reception, focusing on what really matters in the early years: secure relationships, communication and language, self-regulation, and positive learning behaviours. In a nurturing and playful environment, we help children build the strong foundations they need for future success in school and beyond.
To support this, children are introduced to our Mackie Hill Learning Mascots right from Nursery. Each mascot represents an important learning power such as kindness, curiosity, perseverance, focus and bravery. Alongside this, we teach the Zones of Regulation, helping children to recognise their feelings, understand their emotions and develop strategies to manage them. These skills are embedded early so children grow into confident, resilient and reflective learners.
We have high expectations for all our children. We encourage pride in our environment, with clear routines for tidying up, looking after resources and developing independence in self-care and hygiene. These routines help children feel secure, capable and ready to learn.
At the heart of our Nursery is a relational approach. Strong, trusting relationships between children, staff and families are central to everything we do. We see parents and carers as true partners and value open communication, shared understanding and working together to support each child’s unique journey.
We hold regular open days, but also warmly welcome visits at other times. If you would like to come and see our Nursery in action or find out more, please don’t hesitate to get in touch – we would love to meet you and your child.
Mrs Abbott
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