Parents-Information-Handbook-2016-2017

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Section 2f - Pastoral Care Arrangements
Nursery Rules
Nursery Rules
In the Nursery, we have clear rules and expectations for the children. These rules safeguard the safety
and well being of the children in our care. We work on a policy of assertive discipline, look for positive
behaviour and use praise, affirmation, stickers and certificates to build the children’s confidence and self
esteem and to reward good behaviour. The Nursery staff aim to know the children as individuals in
order to plan and organise the School day effectively. This keeps the children well motivated and
minimises the opportunity for disruption.
The Ratcliffe College ‘special atmosphere’ and ethos have been created through this approach of
combining firm guidance with encouragement and praise. This combination is essential in order that
children and staff can work together in a happy, positive environment.
The Nursery rules:
We walk in and around the Nursery
We keep our feet and hands and unkind words to ourselves
We care for everybody at Ratcliffe College
We look after and care for all living things
We share, it’s fair
We always try our best
We emphasise positive behaviour, but if we need to reprimand a child we are careful to criticise the
behaviour and not the child.
Section 2f - Nursery Rules