Learning and Development

There are 7 different areas of learning.

We work hard to deliver this via our curriculum, assess and support children in these areas:

Prime Areas – these develop quickly in response to relationships and experiences and are a key element in all areas of learning:

• Personal, Social and Emotional Development

• Physical Development

• Communication and Language

Specific Areas – key skills growing out of Prime areas:

• Literacy

• Mathematics

• Understanding of the world

• Expressive Arts and Design
  

Our Environment and Routine

The nursery is divided into the following sections;

• Three Inside Rooms – variety of resources at hand-reach level for children in each room with free-flow between rooms. This encourages our children to make their own choices.

• Outdoor Artificial Grass Area – free-play

• Sheltered Outdoor Classroom – set up with variety of activities for children to engage in through all types of weather throughout the year.

Children are given the opportunity to select their own activities and make their own choices for their learning and development. There is also room for structured activities that are planned according to children’s individual needs.

Observation, Assessment and Planning

The children are offered a wide range of activities that reflect real life experiences.

Children are regularly observed and assessed to track progression of their development under the EYFS statutory guidelines.

All activities planned and offered are based on the child’s interests and significant examples of any work are kept as evidence in their Individual Portfolio.