Speedwell Nursery School is a local authority nursery school providing a high quality education for 2,3 and 4 year olds. The school provides children with opportunities for learning that supports all aspects of the foundation stage curriculum.

There is a clear focus on children becoming inspired, creative and independent learners in a caring, secure and child centred environment.    

Speedwell Nursery school and children's centre is a learning community where children, families and staff learn with and from each other in a spirit of mutual respect and collaboration.

We believe:

• In and nurture the creative capacity of all our children, families and staff
• In the rights of children and families to first class support and learning opportunities
• In having high aspirations and encouraging children and families to have confidence and belief in themselves
• In developing positive attitudes and behaviours that will support lifelong learning
• In listening to children and families and ensuring that their views are an integral part in decisions about what services we provide and how these are delivered
• In promoting equality of opportunity for all our children and families by encouraging respect for difference and valuing these and by a commitment to challenge discrimination of any kind
• In breaking down any possible barriers to learning to ensure that children and families reach their full potential
• In supporting children and families to have healthy lifestyles
• In looking after and preserving our environment

Speedwell Nursery School and Children Centre will:

• Be friendly and welcoming to all
• Provide high quality teaching with creative and challenging learning experiences
• Provide high quality family support opportunities in groups and on an individual basis
• Ensure children and families have time to explore and develop their ideas and interests
• Build strong relationships between home and school and enable families to feel involved in their child's learning
• Be actively involved in the local community and value its diversity 
• Create a secure, stimulating environment
• Value and develop everyone's ideas, experiences and individuality
• Provide strong foundations for future learning and success for all

If you're searching for your next post, why not contact us now? You'll be working at a great school and be part of a friendly, helpful team. We're always interested to hear from enthusiastic, committed teachers - send us your CV now via our School Talent Pool and say what sort of role you're looking for.  By joining our School Talent Pool we'll know you're interested in working here when a future vacancy occurs.