Our Core Purpose

This is the anticipated outcome for all children and families upon completion.

The Child

Children will be happy, independent, confident and have high self-esteem. They will be kept safe, learn healthy habits and have high well-being. They will build new positive relationships with other people. They will be effective learners, be challenged in their learning and participate in new experiences building their knowledge and acquiring new skills. They are brave and resilient, curious and imaginative.

Family and Community

Families will have a sense of being supported and belonging to a community. Family relationships are valued and strengthened. Parents have high aspirations for their families. They begin to understand and are involved in their child’s learning and development and know how to keep their children safe and teach them healthy habits. Parents have respect for their own lives, beliefs and those of others. They have a high sense of well- being, feel valued and empowered to contribute to society socially and economically. They are resilient.

Vision Statement

Together we Play, Talk, Listen and Learn

Edith Kerrison is a warm, calm and friendly School and Children’s Centre working for the community. We want everyone to form positive harmonious relationships and to feel confident, safe and secure. This will ensure well-being is high and learning is the focus of our work. We work with parents, children and families to develop friendships, trust and respect.

WE PLAY
in ways that provide opportunities for exploration, creativity, thinking and challenge.

WE TALK
to communicate and express our thoughts, ideas and feelings.

WE LISTEN
attentively to others’ ideas and views, enjoying learning and responding to our world.

WE LEARN
by persevering; we are aspirational; we empower and develop ourselves and community.

Core Services

We are the main centre for Custom House and Canning Town, offering the Best Start in Life initiative.

Our services are accompanied by a listening ear and kindness, which we believe are the foundations of meaningful and professional relationships.

We also guide families to other professional support, such as speech therapists and psychologists.

See our timeline of services

Nursery School

15 hours of free early education for two-year-olds.
15 hours of free early education for three and four-year-olds.
30 hours of free early education for eligible families.
Book Lending Library
Educational Visits
Links with other local nurseries

Children's Centre

Stay-and-play sessions
Parent workshops and courses
Health services for children and families
Feeding and nutrition advice

Policies

Our policies are designed to ensure a safe, nurturing environment where children can learn, blossom and grow.

Compliant with Ofsted regulations, our policies cover all aspects of care, education, and safeguarding.

We are committed to the well-being of your child.

About Ofsted.

key policies and documents

Latest Ofsted Report

Ofsted Report 2023 – Good

Nursery School & Children's Centre Policies

Our People

The Nursery School and Children’s Centre are led by a senior team including the Headteacher, Assistant Headteacher, Children’s Centre Manager, and Business Manager.

The strategic direction is decided with input from the Governing Body, mostly comprised of local community residents.

Additional staff are available for projects and individual child support, along with part-time specialists including a speech and language therapist, dance therapist, music teacher, and a football coach.

Meet the team and check out our favourite childhood books! 😊