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Nursery Pastoral Care

We provide a safe, challenging, stimulating, caring and sharing environment which is sensitive to the needs of each individual child, including children with additional needs.

During their year with us each child will be supported in becoming more independent and self-confident. Children are given the freedom to discover and also learn from making mistakes.

Each child has a ‘Key Person’ who assesses their individual needs and helps the child to progress.

All staff members value what each child can do.

During ‘Circle Time’ we discuss the ‘Our Nursery Rules’ which help the children develop good relationships, be kind to each other, be a good friend and distinguish right from wrong.

In the Nursery we reward good behaviour, kindness, being helpful and personal achievements with praise, stickers and certificates.

 

For further information and advice, please refer to the following external organisations who can provide advice and guidance on bullying, mental health and relationships.

Bullying

www.nspcc.org.uk

www.kidscape.org.uk

www.childline.org.uk

 

Mental Health:

www.youngminds.org.uk

www.samaritans.org

 

Internet safety

www.thinkuknow.co.uk

www.nspcc.org.uk

www.kidshealth.org

www.saferinternet.org

www.internetmatters.org

 

Relationships

www.nspcc.org.uk

www.parents.actionforchildren.org.uk

 

Early Help Gloucestershire

Early Help and Targeted Support | Gloucestershire County Council

 

 

Open Mornings: Friday 3rd and Saturday 4th October

Friday 3rd October and Saturday 4th October 2025

 

Come and join us at our next Open Mornings on Friday 3rd October (a normal school working day) or Saturday 4th October. These are a great opportunity for families to come and meet staff and pupils, have a tour of the school and grounds, and learn about how we can provide the ideal start to your child’s education.

To book an appointment, please email office@richardpate.co.uk or call 01242 522086.