At our nursery, we create a nurturing and respectful environment where every child feels safe, happy, and valued. Rooted in trust, openness and dignity, we build strong, caring relationships that place each child’s voice, wellbeing and learning at the heart of everything we do. We believe in the power of fun, purposeful play and offer an exciting, inclusive setting where children thrive, grow, and progress confidently through a high-quality curriculum.
A strong staff approach fosters equity and achievement, ensuring every child is encouraged to reach their full potential. We are more than just a nursery—we are an extended family, deeply connected to our local community. Together with families, we create a warm, supportive space where children feel a true sense of belonging and joy in learning. Come and join our Royston Nursery Family!
Our children tell us that what’s important is that they can play with friends indoors and out because it makes them happy.
Created by staff, family and children August 2025
Our Values
- Respect – Every voice matters.
- Love & Care – Every child feels safe, valued, and cherished.
- Equity & Inclusion – Everyone belongs.
- Curiosity & Creativity – Learning is fun and meaningful.
- Partnership – Together with families and community, we grow and develop.
- Ambition – High expectations for all, with support for all.
Our Aims
1. Achievement & Resilience
- Support children to reach their full potential.
- Build confidence, resilience, and a love of learning
- Celebrate progress and success in all forms.
2. Positive Relationships
- Nurture strong, caring relationships and friendships with children and families.
- Create a culture of trust, respect, and open communication.
3. Individual Needs & Family Engagement
- Be attuned and responsive to each child’s interests, strengths, and needs.
- Provide personalised support and challenge through play and learning.
- Support families in helping children achieve their milestones.
- Involve parents meaningfully in their child’s learning.
4. Stimulating Environment
- Offer a fun, engaging, and nurturing space for exploration and discovery.
- Foster creativity, independence, and joy in learning.
- Strengthen understanding and variety of both indoor and outdoor learning experiences.
5. High-Quality Learning & Promoting Child-Led Learning
- Deliver excellence through skilled staff and reflective practice.
- Align with Curriculum for Excellence (CfE), Nurturing My Potential and National Care Standards.
- Empower children to be leaders of their own learning and agents of change.
- Encourage independence, agency, and curiosity.
6. Rights, Equity, and Inclusion
- Promote the rights of the child.
- Embed equality, equity, and inclusive practices in everything we do.
- Empower our diversity and families from around the world as one community and extended family at Royston Nursery.
7. Transitions & Lifelong Learning
- Support happy, smooth transitions into nursery, through nursery, and into Primary School.
- Build strong links with the wider community to support lifelong learning.
8. Best Outcomes for All
- Strive for the very best outcomes—cognitively, physically, socially, and emotionally.
- Empower children with communication and language to support their development. Encouraging active listening and talking, conversation and expressive speech.
- Create a safe, loving, and respectful environment where everyone can thrive.