At Grandpont we see ourselves as partners of parents and carers in the education and care of their children.  We aim to provide a warm welcome to parents in all parts of the Nursery School and Childcare.

If you are coming for the first time, we know that the routines, expectations and systems can be disconcerting for you and for your child.  It can sometimes take a while for your child to settle.  Staff are there to help you and your child to make their time here enjoyable, motivating and  engaging.

We have excellent feedback from parents when their children leave, about the relationships that have been made, about behaviour and about progress made in learning and in development.  Each child is unique and we are always learning and adapting what we do to meet the needs of our current children and families and the latest research and guidance. 

We ask for your feedback at various points in your journey:

•  on your first visit or when we do a home visit prior to starting nursery school
  
• through daily feedback on particular 'wow' moments or if there are any concerns
  
• through meetings in the first, third and final term to look at records, learning journeys and      progress
  
• through parent feedback questionnaire
  
• at parent evenings or social occasions
  

If you have any concerns or questions about your child's time with us the first port of call is your child's key worker.  If you feel you need more information or support you can always talk to the lead teacher or the  headteacher by appointment or popping in when the office door is open. 

There are many ways you can get involved in the life of the school which will benefit all children here.  Grandpont Nursery School Association also known as Friends of Grandpont (FoG) organises events and raises funds and helps out with visits.  You can contactFoG by leaving a note at reception.  

Parents are also welcome to come in and volunteer or share a skill.  We have had parents sorting resources, doing DIY, making soft furnishings, cooking with children, sharing their knowledge, their expertise or celebrating cultural festivals from different faiths and countries across the world. 

Meanwhile if you are unsure of anything - please ask.   You can contact any member of staff via the office on 018615 242900 or email office@grandpontnurseryschool.co.uk.

Parent survey comments Summer 2025

I genuinely feel like the staff know our child so well, every day they tell us a little gem from his day, and we talk about this on the way home. 

The staff are so warm and friendly; the space, particularly the outdoors, is fantastic and provides a multitude of learning opportunities. I love Grandpont and strongly recommend it to my friends and contacts. Thank you so much for all you do.