Development - Al Emaan Nursery

Development

Monitoring & Assessing Children's Progress

Staff keep detailed records of every child's progress, including photographs, which forms part of a pupil profile. The staff observe all children which will help them to plan activities to meet all children's needs. Learning Journals are kept for all children which contain photographs and examples of learning activities during the academic year so that progression can be seen at the end of the year. You will be able to keep these journals when your child leaves Al-Emaan nursery.

Personal, Social and Emotional Development
Successful personal, social and emotional development is essential for very young children in all aspects of their lives and it underpins all other areas of learning.

We provide opportunities, support and experiences in school to enable children to: develop a positive sense of themselves, show respect for others, establish relationships with others and develop a positive attitude to learning.

This will involve:

Children feeling safe, secure and able to trust the adults who work with them
Children learning to respect themselves and others
Having a developing respect for their own cultures and beliefs and those of others
Understanding what is right, what is wrong and why.
Forming good relationships with children and adults
Managing their own personal needs and hygiene
Children becoming interested, excited and motivated in their learning
Being confident to try new activities, initiate ideas and use activities and resources independently.
Having a developing awareness of their own needs and feelings and be sensitive to the needs and feelings of others

We positively encourage the following behaviour:

Children should be kind to each other and show a caring, sharing attitude.
Children should care for equipment and resources both inside and outside school and also for our outside environment e.g. our garden areas.
We encourage children to develop a sense of caring for themselves to ensure their own health and safety e.g. washing hands, and walking in school. We also hope that they will develop a sense of responsibility towards their own belongings and others.

We seek to encourage the children to develop self discipline. They are expected to care for and respect themselves and others. The school has a behaviour policy and you are welcome to look at it at any time. Children are discouraged from behaving in an aggressive manner.

Parents are always told of serious incidents of concern, particularly where they involve other children, adults or property. Less serious matters are dealt with in the nursery by the staff. Any incidence of bullying will be treated seriously and dealt with appropriately.

We are always willing to discuss any concerns you may have with your child's behaviour and we aim to work in partnership with you in your child's best interests.

Parental involvement

Parents are welcome in school and are encouraged to play an active part in their children's learning. We hope to work in partnership with you for the benefit of your child.

There are many ways in which you can support us and your child's education including: reading stories in school and at home, joining us on visits, participating in workshops, cooking, helping behind the scenes and supporting our fundraising events and many more. You may have an interest or skill you would like to share with us e.g. reading or painting.