Nursery World - Case study: Vicarage Park

Vicarage Park Primary School, in Kendal, is renowned within Cumbria for its inclusive approach. The school doesn't have a nursery class and receives children into reception from various nursery settings. The school prospectus reflects the inclusive ethos and describes the school as, 'An inclusive community that endeavours to: * develop awareness of self and sensitivity to others

* develop awareness of self and sensitivity to others

* enable and encourage all pupils to reach their full potential and achieve self-esteem

* develop a sense of togetherness, shown by a common purpose and a shared enthusiasm for learning.'

Reception class teacher Alyson Clare explains that, while she often has individual children in her class who are at risk of exclusion because of significant special educational needs, she also identifies year on year groups of children who could be at potential risk of exclusion. To support inclusion she focuses on early communication skills and on developing all children's emotional intelligence.

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