Headteacher's Welcome

I am delighted to welcome you and your family to Oakengates Nursery School, part of our warm and inclusive federation of schools serving the communities of Wrockwardine Wood, Trench and Oakengates.

Our federation includes:

• an Infant School and Nursery for children aged 3–7

• a maintained Nursery School for children aged 3–4

• an Ofsted-registered Nursery for our youngest children aged 0–2

At the heart of everything we do is our school motto: Love, Laugh, Learn. This sits alongside our shared commitment to ensuring that every child achieves, belongs and thrives.

We believe that children achieve best when learning is joyful, meaningful and rooted in play. From their very first days with us, we provide rich opportunities for children to explore, communicate, develop early skills and grow in confidence, laying strong foundations for future learning.

Helping children to feel that they truly belong is central to our work. We place great importance on nurturing warm, secure relationships, supporting children’s emotional wellbeing and working closely in partnership with families so that every child feels safe, valued and understood.

When children feel happy, confident and connected, they are able to thrive. Through high-quality early years practice, responsive adult interactions and a carefully planned curriculum, we support children’s social, emotional, physical and intellectual development, enabling them to flourish at their own pace.

Our experienced and caring staff are committed to understanding each child as an individual — academically, socially and emotionally — and to creating an environment where curiosity is encouraged, independence is nurtured and every small step is celebrated.

We look forward to working closely with you and welcoming you into our nursery community as your child begins their learning journey with us.

Mrs Jenny Gascoigne 

Executive Headteacher