Welcome from the Head of Nursery

Starting Nursery is an exciting milestone for both children and their families, and we understand how important it is to find a setting where your child will feel happy, safe and supported. At Gatehouse Nursery, we pride ourselves on creating a warm, welcoming and nurturing environment where every child is valued as an individual and encouraged to flourish.

We believe that young children learn best through play, exploration and meaningful interactions with the world around them. Our aim is to inspire curiosity, build confidence and develop independence through a rich variety of experiences, laying strong foundations for each child’s future learning and development.

Our Nursery is situated in New House, within the Junior playground, and benefits from its own dedicated covered outdoor play area. Indoors, our carefully resourced classrooms provide inviting spaces for reading, imaginative play, early mathematical exploration, creativity and discovery. Every aspect of our environment is designed to encourage children to investigate, experiment and develop a love of learning.

Alongside the care and guidance of our dedicated Nursery teachers and teaching assistants, children enjoy a broad and enriching curriculum, including specialist teaching in Music, PE, Library, Dance and French. These opportunities allow children to discover new interests, develop their talents and grow in confidence.

Our Gatehouse Champion Values are an important part of Nursery life. From making new friends and trying unfamiliar activities to showing perseverance and becoming more independent, we celebrate the small steps and significant milestones that make each child’s journey unique.

We place great importance on building strong relationships with parents and recognise that working together is essential to every child’s happiness and success. Our team is always happy to share your child’s achievements, discuss their development and support you throughout their time with us.

Above all, we want every child to look forward to coming to Nursery each day, feeling confident to explore, excited to learn and proud of what they can achieve.

I look forward to welcoming you and your child to Gatehouse Nursery and sharing in the beginning of their Gatehouse journey.

Ms Aileen Reidy
Head of EYFS