Nursery World - Learning & Development: Emotional well-being

Attention to a child's emotional development begins before they arrive at this nursery school, whose staff tell Jean Evans about their practice.

At Horden Nursery School, County Durham, the development of the whole child is seen as the basis for learning. Above all, children's well-being is paramount. Every child is valued, and the development of confidence, self-esteem, feelings of self-worth and individual differences are celebrated.

Head teacher Barbara Wilkin is proud of her staff team's communications which ensure that they know the children 'inside out'.

'We have detailed plans in place to make the transition from home as smooth as possible,' she says. 'The children meet staff through a series of home visits before visiting nursery and during these visits, staff play with the children and talk to parents about any specific likes and dislikes their child might have.

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