Duns Community Nursery
About Us
We pride ourselves on building strong bonds with our families, starting with quality communication. This ensures our parents have the peace of mind to get on with their busy lives, knowing their child is with a team who really knows and loves them.
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Duns Community Nursery is a not-for-profit nursery run by a community of local parents and staff. We believe our children are at the heart of everything. By developing and encouraging the uniqueness of every child, ensuring their growth is about them and not employing a one size fits all approach. Providing a safe, warm space allows them to find themselves.
Our vision
Our vision is to create a caring, inclusive, inspiring environment where every child’s
rights are recognised, respected, protected and celebrated. Every child has the right
to be safe, loved and supported as they learn and grow.
Our aims
In our early years setting we are committed to providing a safe nurturing and inspiring environment where every child is celebrated and that their rights are recognised, respected and realised.
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We aim to ensure that every child feels safe, valued and loved.
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We aim to support children’s physical, emotional and social needs through warm, responsive relationships.
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We aim to build secure attachments where children and practitioner have relationships of trust so that children feel confident to explore and learn.
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We will inspire respect and kindness, we will model caring behaviours and help children develop empathy for others.
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We will support holistic growth by providing enriching play and learning experiences which foster creativity and confidence through play and exploration.
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We will celebrate every child by recognising and nurturing their individuality, strengths and achievements.
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We will promote inclusion and equality by celebrating diversity, valuing individuality and providing opportunities for every child to learn, play, grow and thrive.
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We aim to empower children’s voices by listening to their ideas and involving them in decision making.
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We aim to strengthen relationships with families and the wider community by working together to ensure that we provide consistent care and nurture ensuring every child has a true sense of belonging.
Our values
Dignity
Care
Nuture