Governors

A Welcome from the Chair of Governors

On behalf of the Governing Body, I am delighted to welcome you to Chapel Street Nursery School.

Our school is a warm, nurturing, and inspiring place where children are encouraged to develop confidence, curiosity, and a love of learning from their very first steps in education. Central to our work is our ethos of “Playing Together, Exploring Together, Learning Together,” which reflects our commitment to developing happy, confident, and resilient learners through high-quality play and meaningful shared experiences.

Running through all that we do is our strong commitment to a nurture-led curriculum, which provides the thread that connects children’s emotional wellbeing, personal development, and learning. By placing relationships, care, and understanding at the heart of our provision, we ensure that every child feels safe, valued, and ready to learn.

We are proud of the inclusive, caring environment that supports every child to flourish socially, emotionally, and academically.

The Governing Body works closely with the Headteacher and staff to ensure that Chapel Street Nursery School continues to provide the highest standards of education and care. In line with our core governance functions, we are committed to:

• Setting the school’s vision, ethos, and strategic direction 
• Holding leaders to account for the educational performance of the school and the wellbeing of pupils and staff 
• Overseeing the financial performance of the school and ensuring that resources are used effectively and responsibly 

Through these responsibilities, we provide both support and challenge, ensuring that the school remains focused on its core purpose.

Our work as governors is underpinned by the Nolan Principles of Public Life: selflessness, integrity, objectivity, accountability, openness, honesty, and leadership.

We are committed to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion, and to ensuring that every family feels welcomed, respected, and valued within our school community.

Members of the Governing Body come from a range of backgrounds and bring valuable skills and experience to the school.

We are immensely proud of our dedicated staff team, who work tirelessly to create engaging learning experiences and to support each child’s individual development.

Whether you are a current parent, a prospective family, or a visitor to our website, I hope you gain a sense of the positive, caring, and ambitious ethos that defines Chapel Street Nursery School.

Thank you for your continued support.

Yours sincerely,