Positive relationships 

Children learn to be strong and independent through positive relationships. 

  • A sense of belonging for all children, families and staff in our ‘Tenterfield Family’. 
  • Shared ethos and core values; ‘Family, Nurturing, Aspirational, Inclusive’.  
  • Family style approach to learning with mixed age-groups, including sibling groups, learning together and from one another in one environment.  
  • Key person fosters a sense of professional love. 
  • High levels of well-being seen as the foundation to all other learning. 
  • Team approach to supporting all children. 
  • Principles of nurture and attachment secured by ‘attachment adult’ roles.  
  • Strong partnerships with parents, encouraging them to come along their child’s learning journey with us. 
  • ‘Team around the Family’ support with strong relationships with external professionals.