The school is situated in the village of Pontycymer in the Garw Valley which lies north of Bridgend County Borough between the Ogmore and Llynfi valleys.

The nursery itself has been established for over 50 years and moved into its present building in October 1994.  It stands in an attractive location on the main road through the valley.  There are 30 full time places. 

At our Nursery we have adopted many of the High Scope principles.

Early Years experiences such as High Scope help a child engage in the right kind of things:

An interest in learning.
A willingness to try new things.
Trust in adults and a strong sense of independence. 

The fundamental premise of the High Scope curriculum is that children are active learners who learn best from activities they plan and carry out for themselves.  Children use their initiative.  They plan and develop their own strengths and interests.  High Scope plan-do-review process gives children the opportunity to:  

	Create and express their intentions	(plan)
	Generate their own learning experiences	(do)
	Reflect on these experiences	(review)