During my career of more than twenty years, I have worked in various Early years settings and have been at Phileas Fox Nursery School for the last eight years, first as the Deputy, and then as a Head of School.  

 

At our school, children’s education delivered through the multilingual approach that is securely embedded within the programme is of the utmost importance. We place a lot of emphasis on their emotional well-being in all elements of the curriculum. It is crucial that the children are supported in being able to understand their feelings and emotions, expressing themselves, growing confidence, and social development. By the time children leave Phileas Fox, we ensure that they are well prepared to transition to their next school with a passion for learning and exploring.

 

The vision of Phileas Fox Nursery School is to provide a happy medium between teaching the children academically and holistically through multilingual education. Along with the language, we acknowledge and celebrate the cultures and customs of different countries. We believe it is important for children to develop long-lasting friendships, learn from each other, and value the diversity of each other’s backgrounds. Our dedicated team is our most important resource and has been carefully selected for their passion for working with children, experience, and professionalism. We regard our environment as a third teacher and it has been purposefully created to enable children to learn through new experiences and to develop and consolidate new skills.

 

Parents and carers are valued partners in our learning journey, as they are their child’s first educators and we encourage a strong relationship with the families that join the school to work together for the utmost benefit of the children.