insideKENT Magazine Issue 66 - September 2017 | Page 137

EDUCATION IN ASSOCIATION WITH OUTSTANDING NURSERY AT BISHOP CHALLONER SCHOOL OUR NURSERY SCHOOL IS A HAPPY AND INVITING PLACE, ALLOWING CHILDREN FROM RISING 3S – 4 1/2 YEARS TO DEVELOP SKILLS AND MAKE PROGRESS ACROSS ALL THE AREAS OF DEVELOPMENT AND LEARNING IN A CARING, FRIENDLY AND STIMULATING ENVIRONMENT. The overall aim of the nursery is to encourage good social skills, an enthusiastic approach to work with a real sense of fun and a desire to learn. A variety of good quality educational resources is an essential part of the learning experience because children learn most effectively through play. As children progress through the nursery school, the children are encouraged and supported in developing their independence skills along with a more structured routine, in preparation for life in Reception class. Plenty of good quality educational resources is an essential part of the learning experience because children learn most effectively through play. As children progress through the nursery school, the children are encouraged and supported in developing their independence skills along with a more structured routine, in preparation for life in Reception class. Our Nursery pupils are also given the opportunity to experience outdoor learning within our Forest School setting to enhance and complemen