Our Vision and Values
Our Nursery Mission
Develop the happiness, confidence and skills of each child so they can be successful learners, resilient individuals and aspirational for their future
Our guiding principles are:
- Children can only fulfil their potential when they are happy, confident and self-assured
- We prioritise the wellbeing of each child so that they can be resilient, capable, confident and self-assured
- We create an enabling environment that responds to children’s individual needs and interests and recognises children are learning constantly
- We model positive relationships for children at all times
- We have the highest expectations for every child’s learning and development at each stage
Our Nursery Values:
At Arnold Lodge School, the Nursery Values transition to be the School Houses. Veritas (Honest & Integrity), Dedicas (Hard work & Dedication) and Amicus (Kindness & Friendship). To support integration of these values into day-to-day life in the Nursery, the children learn about the following Characters;
- VERITAS THE OWL: Veritas is a wise, honest owl, who helps children learn about the right actions to take, telling the truth and always telling a safe adult.
- DEDICAS THE BEAR: Dedicas is brave bear, who helps children learn about trying their best and always giving new things a go. Dedicas helps children know it’s ok not to get it right first time and that doing your best is what really matters.
- AMICUS THE LION: Amcius is a friendly and kind Lion, who helps children know to be a good friend, to share with others and know how to help others smile each day.