Curriculum
Our Vision and values
We follow the Early Years Foundation stage curriculum which has 7 areas of learning split into two groups, The Prime and Specific areas. We focus on the 3 prime areas which are:-
Communication and Language
Physical development
Personal Social and emotional development
With these prime areas in place, the children are then able to move onto the specific areas of learning which are:
Literacy
Mathematics
Understanding the world
Expressive arts and design
We recognise every child is different and will learn in different ways, therefore our vision and values for delivering our curriculum varies depending on the children we currently have. We aim to ensure by the time the children leave for their next learning journey they are able to:-
- To be part of a group, where they can share their ideas and thoughts.
- to think of others, listen and respect their peers.
- To thrive in an enabling environment.
- Every child including those with additional needs will feel included, valued and safe and will be enabled to learn in their own way.
- To be independent with their basic skills, like putting their coat on and using the toilet.
- To feel empowered to make choices and confidence in their learning.
How will we do this?
- Topics & Themes
- Repetition
- Family backgrounds, parents as partners.
- Learning together through play.
- 'Anything can happen' in the moment planning.
- Children's experiences
- Language rich curriculum - Lots of singing!
- Supporting those children with additional needs, closing the gaps
- Cultural beliefs
- Outdoor learning & the natural environment.
- Inspire awe and wonder
- Self-care, promoting independence.
- All about the unique child.
We welcome outside agencies into our setting to work alongside our staff to ensure each child has the opportunity to succeed such as:-
Speech therapists
Portage practitioners
Occupational therapists
Education psychologists
Visiting reception schools
We provide these further activities to fully support your child:-
Language Box
Small group sessions involving nursery rhymes and repetition, visual resources that support turn taking and making choices.
Early Talk Boost
A scheme that support listening and attention, social interaction and confidence, It's an 8 week scheme where the children get together daily to meet Tizzy the Tiger, we share books and activities and the books go home with the children so the parents can be involved as well.
Nurture group
In our Ladybird room we have a small cosy area where it is quiet, the children can go to calm themselves and self-regulate, we have a small sensory tent also.