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Curriculum Information

Within the group, all children are supported in developing skills and understanding at their
own pace. Our key-worker system enables us to ensure a planned curriculum tailored to the
needs of each individual child through a mixture of child-led and adult directed play activities.
Each child has the opportunity to explore a broad range of new experiences, develop their
skills and self confidence, preparing them for a smooth transition to school. This curriculum
is based on the "Curriculum Guidance for the Foundation Stage" for three to five year olds
which also forms the basis of their Reception year in primary school. All children are working
towards Early Learning Goals covering six areas of development.

Personal, social and emotional development

Within the group, all children are supported in developing skills and understanding at their
own pace. Our key-worker system enables us to ensure a planned curriculum tailored to the
needs of each individual child through a mixture of child-led and adult directed play activities.
Each child has the opportunity to explore a broad range of new experiences, develop their
skills and self confidence, preparing them for a smooth transition to school. This curriculum
is based on the "Curriculum Guidance for the Foundation Stage" for three to five year olds
which also forms the basis of their Reception year in primary school. All children are working
towards Early Learning Goals covering six areas of development.Back to Top

Communication, language and literacy

In both small and large groups, children are encouraged to extend their vocabulary and fluency
by talking and listening, and by hearing and responding to stories, songs and rhymes.
Children are helped to understand that written symbols carry meaning, to be aware of the
purposes of writing and, when they are ready, to use drawn and written symbols for
themselves. A well stocked book corner gives every child the opportunity and encouragement
to become familiar with books, able to handle them and aware of their uses, both for reference
and as a source of stories and pictures.Back to Top

Mathematical development

Through practical activities, children become familiar with the sorting, matching, ordering,
sequencing and counting skills which form the basis for early mathematics. As they use their
developing mathematical understanding to solve problems, children are assisted to learn and
use the vocabulary of mathematics, identifying objects by shape, position, size, volume and
number. Songs, games and picture books help children become aware of number sequences
and, when they are ready, to use simple mathematical operations such as adding.Back to Top

Knowledge and understanding of the world

A safe and stimulating environment allows children to explore and experiment with a range of
natural and manufactured materials. They learn to observe the features of objects and
substances, recognising differences, patterns and similarities, and to share and record their
findings. Children are assisted in exploring and understanding their environment, both within
the group and also in the wider community. A range of safe and well-maintained equipment
enables children to extend their technological understanding, using simple tools and
techniques as appropriate to achieve their intentions and to solve problems. Children also
have the opportunity to become familiar with computers and to use simple programs.Back to Top

Physical development

A range of equipment and opportunities both indoors and out of doors, allows children to
develop confidence and enjoyment in the use and development of their own physical skills. A
high level of adult supervision enables children safely to create and meet physical challenges,
developing increasing skill and control in moving, climbing and balancing. At the same time,
children are supported in the development of the fine motor skills required to use tools,
including pens and pencils and to handle small objects with increasing control and precision.
The children are also introduced to aspects of keeping healthy. Back to Top

Creative development

Children are encouraged to use a wide range of resources in order to express their own ideas
and feelings and to construct their individual response to experience in two and three
dimensions. Art equipment, including paint, glue, crayons and chalks as well as natural and
discarded resources, provides for open exploration of colour, shape and texture and the
development of skills. Children join in with and respond to music and stories, and there are
many opportunities for imaginative role-play, both individually and as part of a group.Back to Top