Our Curriculum
The aim of our curriculum is to equip children with the skills and knowledge they need to explore and understand the world
around them.
We believe that children grow and develop when they have access to a well thought out learning environment and engaged adults.
The teaching and learning of new skills and knowledge is delivered through both adult and child led opportunities both indoors and
outdoors.
We focus on the importance of knowledge and skills that will support children in every way possible so that they can make the most of
opportunities and fulfil their potential along with promoting their independence.
There are seven areas of learning and development within the Early Years curriculum.
Prime areas of learning
• Personal, social and emotional development
• Communication and language development
• Physical development
Specific areas of learning
• Literacy
• Mathematics
• Understanding the world
• Expressive Arts and design
In planning for children, we consider the different ways in which children learn. The three characteristics of effective learning are
• Playing and exploring
• Active Learning
• Creating and thinking critically
Our intent is for children to leave us confident in -
Knowing about themselves and others, and how to keep safe.
PSED / CL / PD / UW
Having the social skills and confidence to play alongside / with other
children
PSED / CL / UW
Being able to make a simple choice
CL
Having a go and keep on trying
PSED / PD/ L / M
Listening and taking turns
CL/ PSED / M
Following simple instructions
CL
Knowing a number of songs and rhymes and enjoy joining in with
singing.
L / M / EAD / CL / PSED
Sitting at a table for snack and meal times
PSED/ UW/ PD
Talking to an adult
CL / PSED / UW
Using gross and fine motor skills to do things independently
PD
Using mathematical concepts and language in play and everyday
experiences.
M
Implementation - How we will support children -
Observe children at play and plan activities that follow their interests and
introduce them to new ideas and concepts.
Being specific with our praise, noting how well children solve problems, have ideas and negotiate.
Use additional funding to support children as identified
Work with parents to ensure they are able to support their child’s learning at home.
Share and discus experiences
Role model positive language and positive behaviour
Provide supervised opportunities for turn taking.
Provide real life experiences
Use flashcards to support basic English language / for children to express their own wants and needs.
Well planned leaning environments indoors and outdoors that promote the focus on learning.
Know and understand the areas of learning and development
by building a good relationship up with both key children and their immediate family
Know how each child plays and learns
Over time we offer a range of experiences to support the children’s knowledge and skills development. Some of these include:
• Planting seeds watching them grow and earing what has been grown
• Meeting people from the local community who help us such as the dentist and police
• Visiting local care home
• Trips to local parks and walks around the local area
• Raising money for charities
• Baking activities
We will celebrate a range of festivals and share special occasions with the children throughout the year. Some of these include:
Queens Jubilee
Weddings
New Year
Remembrance Day
Birthdays
Eid and Ramadan
Easter
Christmas
Halloween
Diwali
Chinese New Year
Mothers Day
Fathers Day
Bonfire Night
Pancake Day
General Celebrations