We aim to provide a stimulating, challenging environment where children and adults can explore, have fun, play, talk and learn together, developing as happy, confident and independent individuals within our community.
Our ethos of ‘We care, We help, We succeed’ is woven throughout our provision. We care about the children in our setting and encourage the children to care for each
other, developing those positive relationships with both adults and children. We also understand the importance that the outdoors has for our children. We have an extensive outdoor space which is continually developing to encourage the children to explore nature and be curious in a safe and engaging environment.
We help the children to develop as good communicators, confident movers and kind, caring individuals within our community.
Mrs M Kaasjager
Class Teacher, Wheal Peevor
Mrs K Penny
Deputy Nursery Manager
Mrs K Taylor
Early Years Teaching Assistant
Mrs C Robinson
SEN Teaching Assistant
Mrs E Searle
Speech and Language Teaching Assistant
Mrs D White
Nursery Assistant
At Trewirgie Nursery, our curriculum is built around the seven areas of learning and development within the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS). We place particular emphasis on the three prime areas: Communication and Language, Physical Development, and Personal, Social and Emotional Development. These areas form the foundations for all future learning, helping children to develop the confidence, resilience, language, relationships and physical skills they need to thrive. Through warm, nurturing interactions, play-based experiences and carefully planned adult support, we ensure children become secure, happy and ready to learn.
As children grow in confidence and capability, they are supported to develop their knowledge and skills within the four specific areas of learning: Literacy, Mathematics, Understanding the World, and Expressive Arts and Design. These areas are woven throughout our rich, engaging curriculum and are explored through a balance of child-initiated play, adult-guided learning and meaningful real-life experiences. By nurturing all seven areas of learning together, we provide every child with the strongest possible start to their educational journey.
We recognise that young children learn best through a balance of play, exploration, meaningful adult interactions and carefully planned adult-guided experiences, both indoors and outdoors. The curriculum is shaped by the Characteristics of Effective Learning, encouraging children to play and explore, actively engage, and think creatively and critically. Through rich, purposeful experiences that build on children's interests and individual starting points, we nurture confidence, independence, communication and curiosity, helping children to develop the knowledge, skills and attitudes needed for future learning and a successful transition into school.
Young children learn by doing things for themselves, by exploring and investigating, watching and listening, talking and discussing, creating and communicating – in other words playing.
For many years it has been acknowledged that it is through open ended play experiences that children are able to make sense of the world around them, helping them to grow, develop and learn. We can define ‘play’ as ‘learning’ in the foundation stage. This learning will occur in both planned and spontaneous ways both inside and outside. Most of the work we do with the children is ‘child led’. This means we nurture their interests and ideas.
Children develop their communication and language skills through a rich programme of stories, songs, rhymes and language-rich experiences that help build vocabulary, confidence and a love of learning. We place a strong emphasis on communication and language, mark-making and early literacy, with daily opportunities to share books and develop a lifelong enjoyment of reading. Children visit our school library every week, enjoy visits from our local library, and have access to our dedicated Nursery lending library to share books at home. We work closely with families by inviting parents and carers into Nursery for story-sharing sessions, providing practical support for language development and early reading, and sharing book recommendations each half term to encourage reading for pleasure beyond the classroom.
Full day sessions run from 8:45am until 3:15 pm
Children have the opportunity to access provision both indoors and outdoors throughout the session.
Breakfast club and after school provision is also available this is booked via our online system Arbor.
At Trewirgie Nursery, children’s wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do. We build warm, positive relationships that help every child feel safe, valued and secure, supporting their personal, social and emotional development from the very beginning. Through nurturing interactions, consistent routines and high-quality care, we help children develop confidence, resilience and the skills to understand and manage their emotions. We promote healthy lifestyles through active play, healthy food choices and positive attitudes towards food, nutrition and safer eating. Children’s individual care needs, including opportunities for rest and relaxation, are supported sensitively and respectfully. By fostering independence, self-help skills and self-regulation, we help children become confident learners who are ready to thrive both in nursery and beyond.
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Assessment and Progress
At Trewirgie Nursery, assessment is a natural part of everyday practice and helps us to understand each child's strengths, interests and next steps in learning. When children join us, staff spend time getting to know them through play, observation and positive interactions, building a picture of their development across the Early Years Foundation Stage. We use Development Matters to support our understanding of children's learning and development and to help identify any additional support that may be needed. Ongoing assessment takes place throughout the year as children engage in both child-initiated and adult-guided experiences. These observations help practitioners plan meaningful learning opportunities that build on children's interests and needs. We work closely with families, sharing progress and celebrating achievements, while ensuring that any concerns are identified early so that appropriate support can be provided. Through our responsive approach to assessment, we help every child make the best possible progress and develop the skills, knowledge and confidence they need for their next stage of learning.
Parent Partnership
At Trewirgie Nursery, we believe that parents and carers are a child’s first and most important educators. We work closely with families to build strong partnerships that help children feel happy, secure and confident in their learning. Through regular communication, shared celebrations of children's achievements and ongoing opportunities to discuss progress, we ensure parents are fully involved in their child’s nursery journey. Families are warmly welcomed into nursery throughout the year for story sessions, special events, workshops, stay-and-play experiences and parent consultations, helping to strengthen the connection between home and nursery and support every child to thrive.
Communication with Families
Communication between nursery and home is very important. We communicate in the following ways:
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-Weekly school newsletter shared via ClassDojo every Friday
-Emails
-Phone calls
-School website
Additional Nursery Communication
Class Dojo – This enables you to keep up to date with nursery news and the experiences your children are having each day.
Inclusion and SEND
We are committed to ensuring that every child feels valued, included and supported to achieve their full potential. We understand that children develop and learn at different rates, and we work closely with families, teachers, teaching assistants and external professionals to provide the right support for each child’s individual needs.
Early identification is a key part of our approach. Through careful observation, assessment and partnership with parents and carers, we identify children who may benefit from additional support and plan appropriate provision to help them make strong progress in all areas of learning and development.
Some children may receive targeted support from our experienced SEND teaching assistants, who work alongside class teachers and the SENCO to deliver personalised interventions and learning opportunities. For children with an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP), support is carefully planned around their individual outcomes, strengths and next steps. Progress is regularly monitored and reviewed to ensure children continue to develop confidence, independence and success in their learning.
Communication and language development is a priority within our Early Years provision. Children with identified speech, language and communication needs may receive additional support from our Speech and Language Teaching Assistant, who works closely with children to develop their understanding, vocabulary, confidence and ability to communicate effectively with others.
Starting Nursery
We understand that starting nursery is an important milestone for both children and their families. Our aim is to make the transition into Nursery as smooth, positive and enjoyable as possible by building strong relationships with children and parents from the very beginning.
Before your child starts, families are invited to visit the Nursery through a school tour, where they can meet staff, explore the learning environment and find out more about daily life at Trewirgie. During these visits, parents and carers are asked to complete an 'All About Me' form, which helps us to learn about each child's interests, strengths, routines and individual needs. This information enables us to plan a personalised transition and ensure children feel recognised and valued from their first day.
We also offer home visits, providing an opportunity for staff to meet children in a familiar environment and begin developing positive relationships with both children and their families. These visits help us gain a deeper understanding of each child and ensure that any support or adjustments can be planned effectively before they start Nursery.
To further support transition, we encourage all children and their families to attend at least two Stay and Play sessions before joining Nursery. These sessions allow children to explore the environment, meet Nursery staff, become familiar with routines and begin building friendships with other children. They also provide parents and carers with the opportunity to see a typical Nursery session in action, ask questions and learn more about how we support children's learning and development.
We recognise that every child is unique and may be ready to settle at different times. For this reason, we provide a flexible and responsive induction process, including settling-in sessions that are tailored to the needs of the child and family. By working closely with parents and maintaining open communication throughout the transition process, we ensure that children feel safe, secure and confident as they begin their Nursery journey
In order to ensure that your child settles as comfortably and calmly as possible we feel it is extremely beneficial to invite parents and children to attend at least two Stay
and Play sessions before joining our nursery.
These Stay and Play sessions enable you as parents to see how a normal nursery session looks, meet the staff and allow your child to explore the setting and meet other children who attend. We provide a flexible approach to our induction, enabling children to start nursery when they are ready, offering a transition that suits the needs of every child and ensuring that we maintain good communication with families
We understand that starting school is a significant milestone for both children and their families. Each year, we review and adapt our transition arrangements in response to feedback from parents and carers, ensuring that the process meets the needs of every child and family. By building strong relationships before children start school and sharing information openly, we help children feel safe, confident and excited about beginning their Reception journey.
Our transition programme begins in the spring term, when families receive a welcome card, admission information and a comprehensive Starting School booklet. Throughout the summer term, children and families are invited to attend Stay and Play sessions and visit the Reception environment, giving them opportunities to become familiar with their new classroom, routines and staff. Home visits are also offered, enabling Reception staff to meet children in a familiar setting and work with families to gather valuable information about their interests, strengths and individual needs.
To ensure a smooth transition, Reception teachers work closely with the Nursery team to gain an understanding of each child's attainment, development and friendships. The Reception team visits the Nursery regularly, and children in our Nursery have regular opportunities to visit Reception with their peers and key adults. Families receive a Starting Reception Pack, alongside regular communications and guidance to help prepare their child for school. Additional visits and personalised transition arrangements are offered where needed, particularly for children with additional needs, allowing them to build relationships with key adults and become confident in their new environment at a pace that suits them.
During the summer holidays, children are invited to complete an ‘All About Me’ booklet with their families. Filled with photographs, drawings and information about their interests, family and experiences, these books provide an excellent starting point for conversations when children begin school and help staff get to know each child as an individual. They also support children's confidence as they share their experiences and talk about themselves with their new friends and teachers.
Our partnership with families continues beyond the first day of school. Once children have settled into Reception, we hold welcome meetings and curriculum information sessions to help parents and carers understand how we teach reading, writing and mathematics. We also maintain regular communication through Class Dojo, sharing updates, celebrations and practical ways that families can support learning at home. Through working closely together, we ensure that every child enjoys a positive, successful and well-supported start to their school journey.
Once your child has turned 3 (term after), you are entitled to 15 hours of free provision.
These funded hours can be taken over different sessions throughout the week (flexible entitlement).
You may also be entitled to an additional 15 hours free funding if you meet certain criteria.
Additional hours above your allocation (15 or 30 hours), if available, will be payable separately (in advance) per hour.
You must use a minimum of 3 funded hours per week during term-time with us.