Pathways offers inclusive provision to meet your child’s individual needs
and promotes equality of access and opportunity regardless of differences in gender,
race, creed, ability or disability. We are committed to keeping children
safe in a secure environment and Child Protection procedures are
followed at all times. Our practice is underpinned by the following principles
Each child is unique and a competent learner from birth
Parents are informed and involved, their wishes are fully respected
Every child has a right to be valued and included
Children learn and develop through a pedagogy of play
Practitioners are professional, knowledgeable and reflective
Children’s emotional well-being is of paramount importance
Our Aims
‘What they bring home in their heads is more
important than what they bring home in their hands’
We aim to develop the following characteristics in your children:
Emotional and physical health, safety, well-being and self confidence
Involvement, enjoyment and achievement in learning
Ability to understand and contribute to the setting and wider community
Curiosity and exploratory drive
Expression, communication, imagination and creativity
Ability to make friends with other children and develop positive relationships with adults