Curriculum

EYFS

The nursery follows the guidance set out by the Early Years Foundation. The Early Years Foundation Stage sets standards for the learning, development and care of children from birth to 5 years old. It includes detailed information on the 7 areas of learning and development.

Three prime areas underpin children’s learning:

Communication and language
Physical Development
Personal, Social and Emotional development

As children grow they will be supported to develop skills in 4 specific areas.

Literacy
Mathematics
Understanding the World
Expressive Arts and Design.

Parent guide to EYFS

Click on the following link to access a parents guide to the EYFS.

What to expect in the Early Years Foundation Stage: a parent's guide

Curriculum Goals

Our curriculum is derived from

Three prime areas underpin children’s learning:

Communication and language
Physical Development
Personal, Social and Emotional development

As children grow they will be supported to develop skills in 4 specific areas.

Literacy
Mathematics
Understanding the World
Expressive Arts and Design.

Alongside the EYFS, our nursery uses the Development Matters document to help us design an effective early years curriculum. This guidance helps us to make informed decisions about what a child needs to learn and be able to do next.