Parent Partnership

Early Years education is the foundation upon which young children build the rest of their schooling. At St Edward’s Academy Cheddleton (SEAC) we believe in a holistic approach to learning which encourages parents/carers, staff members and teachers to work together to support our children’s development and learning.

Our staff are dedicated  to providing a broad and stimulating curriculum through which every child has the opportunities and support to develop a strong foundation to start their learning journey.

We recognise that parents are a child’s prime educator and when your child starts school an important partnership begins between school and home.  It is important to establish two-way communication links if the partnership is to be a successful one.  Regular opportunities for the exchange of information or questions to be  answered will be made available throughout the year.

We aim to:

• Provide a happy and positive start to their school life where we foster a love of learning, a smooth transition and secure readiness for our Key Stage One Curriculum
• Enable each child to develop socially, physically, intellectually and emotionally
• Develop independence within a secure and nurturing atmosphere
• Work alongside parents/carers to meet individual needs

We:

• Provide a broad and balanced curriculum which takes children’s ages and different stages of development into account
• Assign each child with a key worker to ensure that each child’s learning and care is tailored to meet their individual needs
• Promote equality of opportunity and anti-discriminatory practice
• Work in close partnership with parents and carers
• Plan challenging learning experiences, based on individual needs, which are informed by observation and assessment
• Provide a safe and secure learning environment

Our Early Years staff work as a team. Children from both Nursery and Reception have opportunities to work with all staff together during the day, both indoors and outdoors. Children are taught as a whole class, in key worker groups, smaller groups and individually. We are dedicated to providing excellent pastoral care and education to children in our academy.

Early Years Foundation Stage Policy

Nursery Admissions Information

St Edward’s C of E Academy offer a flexible, high quality, teacher led nursery provision for younger children to start to explore their early education in our nursery setting. Children can be admitted to our nursery following their 3rd birthday – they no longer need to wait until the term after.

Starting this September, we are delighted to welcome children from their third birthday, without the need to wait until the following term!
Whether you’re eligible for Think 2 funding or the 30 Hours Childcare Scheme, or prefer to pay for the sessions you need, please get in touch.

Admissions Information and documents

Information for parents regarding funding for Nursery children

Before and Afterschool Club

We also offer excellent before school, after school and holiday care in our ‘Brambles’ provision.