Our Values
A Happy, Safe Place to Learn, Play and Grow
Welcome to Oakland Hall Children’s Nursery, where every child is valued, nurtured, and encouraged to shine.
At Oakland Hall, we believe childhood is precious. Our nursery is a caring, safe and inspiring environment where children feel secure, confident and excited to explore the world around them.
Our Promise to Every Child
Our Promise to Every Child
At Oakland Hall Childrens Nursery, we are committed to creating a warm and loving environment where children feel safe and happy. We support every child’s unique personality and talents, encouraging curiosity, creativity and independence. We help children build strong friendships and positive relationships, and we work closely with families as partners in learning.
We understand that the early years are the foundation for lifelong learning. That is why everything we do is built around care, respect and encouragement.
Our Core Values
We understand that the early years are the foundation for lifelong learning. That is why everything we do is built around care, respect and encouragement.
Our Core Values
Our values guide everything we do. They help children understand how to treat others and how to feel proud of who they are.
- We are KIND. We use gentle hands and caring words. Kindness helps everyone feel happy and safe.
- We think of other people’s FEELINGS. We learn to understand how others might feel and show empathy and compassion.
- We are HELPFUL. We help our friends, our teachers, and take part in tidying up and caring for our space.
- We always tell the TRUTH. Honesty helps us trust one another and build strong friendships.
- We LOOK AFTER each other. We make sure everyone feels safe, included and cared for.
- We include EVERYONE. Everyone is welcome at Oakland Hall. We celebrate differences and make sure nobody feels left out.
- We take it in turns to TALK. We learn patience and respect by waiting for our turn to speak.
- We LISTEN to each other. Listening helps us learn, understand and show respect.
- We take CARE of our toys and books. We look after our nursery and treat our resources with respect.
- We always TRY hard. We encourage resilience, confidence and a positive attitude towards learning.
Learning Through Play
Children learn best through play. Our carefully planned activities encourage early language and communication skills, creativity through art, music and imaginative play, physical development indoors and outdoors, early maths and literacy foundations, and confidence and independence.
Our experienced and caring staff support each child at their own pace, celebrating every achievement, big or small.
A Safe and Nurturing Environment
Safety and wellbeing are our highest priorities. We provide a secure and stimulating setting with caring, qualified staff and strong safeguarding procedures. We promote healthy snacks, active play and open communication with parents and carers.
At Oakland Hall Childrens Nursery, children feel safe to explore, safe to learn and safe to be themselves.
Working Together with Families
We believe parents and carers are a child’s first teachers. We work in partnership with families through regular updates and communication, parent meetings and progress discussions, stay-and-play opportunities and a welcoming open-door approach.
Together, we create the very best start for every child.
Growing Bright Futures
At Oakland Hall Childrens Nursery, we do not just care for children — we nurture confidence, friendships, curiosity and joy.
We are proud to provide a place where children feel loved, feel respected, feel included and feel inspired to learn.
We look forward to welcoming you to the Oakland Hall family.