Times of Sessions
Fulltime: 9.00am - 1.30pm
Morning: 9.00am - 11.30am
Afternoon: 12.30pm - 3.00pm

Meet the Staff

Nursery Education is the "first rung" on the ladder of your child's education.
In Mossley Nursery School we have the following staff.

Mrs D.L. Johnston B.Ed. (QUB) A.C.N.E. (QUB)	Principal
Ms.J. Belch B.Ed (Hons)	Teacher
Mrs. M. Irwin Mrs C. Eades	Nursery Assistants
Mrs K. Larkham	Secretary
Mrs M. Hamill	Dining Attendant
Mrs C. Black	Caretaker

So what is Nursery Education all about?

Mossley Nursery School was designed and built especially for pre-school children. It was opened in 1975 and is financed by the North Eastern Education and Library Board. The teachers are professionally trained and have qualified nursery assistants working alongside them.
Parents are the children’s first educators and are involved in settling them into the nursery. We aim to build a trusting relationship with the parents in which the child can feel secure.
The teachers are aware of each individual child’s development. The curriculum is planned and provides attractive play materials. With their specialist training they can ensure that the quality and depth of experience meet the children’s needs thus providing an extension of the stimulation, care and experience of a good home.
Learning experiences are provided which permit each child to develop his/her intellect, to communicate, to make choices, to develop a healthy body and lively mind, and to relate to others. The children are helped to form relationships with their peers and with adults outside the family circle thus promoting the child’s confidence. The child will work and play with others, learning to share and take turns. The provision of paint and craft materials, sand, water, dough and clay encourage the child to be creative and expressive.
Books are widely available within the nursery and to borrow on a weekly loan. Stories and rhymes contribute to the child’s language. Learning to communicate is a complex task and opportunities are given for children to express themselves and extend their vocabulary.

Nursery School is the first step of your child’s education. Good experiences in the early years provides a foundation to be built upon throughout the educational system.

The Principles of Nursery Education
The policy, practice, and provision within Mossley Nursery School are based on the following principles

Our Aim
The policy of this school is that each child is accepted as a unique individual and sharing in the relationship already established with parents, an attempt is made to create a safe, secure, stimulating and happy environment in which the child can develop to his/her full potential.

How Much Will It Cost?
NOTHING !
We are a Nursery School run by the North Eastern Education and Library Board. The Nursery Education your child receives is free. However, we supply your child with a snack of milk and fruit and ask for £1.00 per week. This snack fund also pays for Birthday Parties, Christmas Parties, dough and baking ingredients, hamster food, small equipment and other sundries.


What Will Your Child Do?
Nursery Education aims to give your child a curriculum which:

These are the seven areas of learning.
The child centred Nursery Curriculum provides a varied programme of carefully planned progressive play situations.
The opportunities and resources available encourage the development of a work attitude towards play so that knowledge, skills and concepts may be learned through experience and interest.