Our Aims

At Selsdon Baptist Church Pre-School, our aim is to provide a warm, nurturing, and stimulating environment where children can learn through play and grow with confidence as they prepare for primary school.

Each session is carefully planned to support children's development in a variety of meaningful ways:

• Stimulating imagination and creativity through open-ended and expressive play

• Enriching language skills through stories, conversation, and role play

• Building early mathematical understanding through hands-on activities

• Encouraging emotional expression and helping children explore their feelings

• Developing fine motor skills through creative and practical experiences

• Exploring natural materials and fostering a love of the outdoors

• Promoting physical development and coordination through movement and play

• Laying the foundations for reading and writing through symbols, patterns, and mark-making

• Building social skills such as turn-taking, sharing, and forming friendships

• Fostering good habits like listening, concentrating, and following routine

• Extending understanding of the world through science, nature, and discovery

• Encouraging sensory exploration to support curiosity and learning

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   Our Play-Based Philosophy

Selsdon Baptist Church Pre-School is a vibrant community of children, parents, and educators, working together to create a rich and supportive learning environment. We believe children flourish best when:

• They feel safe, secure, and valued, with their individual needs recognised and met

• They grow as social beings, able to make friends, cooperate, and show kindness and respect

• Their happiness and enjoyment are seen as valuable in themselves

• They can engage hands, hearts, and minds in inspiring, play-based activities

• They are supported by a diverse and skilled team who offer high-quality interactions and care

• They form strong attachments with both staff and peers, laying the foundation for confident learning

• They are encouraged to become independent, capable learners who believe in themselves

We are committed to unlocking the potential in every child, helping them to grow into confident, curious, and resilient individuals — ready for their next steps in life and learning.