Children's learning and development
We base our planning on the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Framework, which is designed to meet the developmental needs of children from 0-5 years old. There are seven areas of learning in the Foundation Stage which are divided into 3 Prime areas and 4 Specific areas. The Prime areas are Personal, Social and Emotional Development; Communication and Language; and Physical Development, and these all underpin development in all other areas. The Specific areas are Literacy, Mathematics, Understanding the World, and Expressive Arts and Design. These include the essential knowledge and skills which children need to participate successfully in society. We plan for each of these areas, both indoors and outdoors. The EYFS emphasises the importance of play, the uniqueness of each child, positive relationships, a stimulating learning environment, involving families, creativity, inclusive practice, keeping safe, health and well-being. We are committed to delivering on all of these values.
Regular planning and evaluation meetings take place involving all staff. This is done in order to meet the needs of the children, both individually and collectively. Planning focuses are displayed in the Nursery for parents to look at.
Keypersons make sure each child makes good progress and keep records about each child’s learning and development. This progress is shared with parents every term who also have an opportunity to discuss their child’s next learning steps.
Regular planning and evaluation meetings take place involving all staff. This is done in order to meet the needs of the children, both individually and collectively. Planning focuses are displayed in the Nursery for parents to look at.
Keypersons make sure each child makes good progress and keep records about each child’s learning and development. This progress is shared with parents every term who also have an opportunity to discuss their child’s next learning steps.
All our play and learning activities are designed to meet the requirements laid down in The Early Years Foundation Stage Framework (to read online, click here) which is the national guidance provided by the government.
The Practice Guidance for the Early Years Foundation Stage provides information and advice to help plan challenging and enjoyable experiences across all six areas of Learning and Development:
At all times our staff will recognise a child’s individuality, effort and achievement.
Please click here for more information about childrens’ learning.
The Practice Guidance for the Early Years Foundation Stage provides information and advice to help plan challenging and enjoyable experiences across all six areas of Learning and Development:
- Personal, Social and Emotional Development
- Communication, Language and Literacy
- Problem Solving, Reasoning and Numeracy
- Knowledge and Understanding of the World
- Physical Development
- Creative Development
At all times our staff will recognise a child’s individuality, effort and achievement.
Please click here for more information about childrens’ learning.
