Provision

In Nursery and Preschool we provide high quality care and enriched first hand experiences, for the children . We  always consider starting points, based on children’s previous learning  experiences, at home and in other settings. Our setting is a safe and secure learning environment and our aim is for the children to achieve their full potential, during their time with us. Our classroom is happy and busy and we support and encourage the children to become confident and autonomous learners, whenever possible. Staff use positive praise and encouragement to inspire the children and we have realistic expectations of individual achievements, progress and behaviour.

The children have access to a beautifully presented classroom, that is rich in provision, with high quality equipment, open-ended resources and captivating display work. We introduce secure routines and the children have a free flow choice to the garden throughout the morning and afternoon session.  The indoor and outdoor areas are organise to enable the children to play alone, together, in small and large groups and there are clearly defined areas, to promote each area of learning.  The children  are able to select a range of activities independently – malleable, sand, water, painting, puzzles, small world imaginary play, construction, small manipulation activities, investigative resources,  role play, mark making, maths resources, books, story sacks, IWB, large outdoor equipment, natural materials, balancing equipment, ride on toys and gardening.

We introduce specific adult focused activities in small groups – Maths, SALT interventions, Topic related work ,Carpet time and Art and Craft. We come together as a whole class for PE, Phonics, Music, Dough Disco, and Story Time.

The children have a healthy snack, mid-morning and mid-afternoon and have a cooking/baking group* every Friday morning.

*Termly fee applies 

Curriculum

The children are introduced to a curriculum that focuses on the characteristics of effective teaching and learning in Early Years - " Playing and Exploring, Active Learning, Creating and Thinking critically". We provide opportunities for adult led activities and child-initiated learning, that include following children's interests. Each term we introduce a range of engaging and appropriate cross-curricular topics and themes. 

We follow the Statutory Framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage - Development Matters - for the Prime and Specific Areas of Learning and Development.

Prime Areas:

• Personal, Social and Emotional Development – Self Regulation, Managing Self, Building Relationships
• Physical Development – Gross Motor Skills, Fine Motor Skills
• Communication and Language – Listening, Attention and Understanding, Speaking.

Specific Areas:

• Literacy – Comprehension, Word Reading, Writing
• Mathematics – Number, Numerical Patterns
• Understanding the World – Past and Present, People Culture and Communities, The Natural World
• Expressive Arts and Design – Creating with Materials, Being Imaginative and Expressive.

SEND

We have a dedicated team of staff, who support all the children who attend our setting, including the children with specific needs and children who have Outcome Plans and Education and Health Care Plans. We allocate additional time, resources and 1-1 support for our SEND children, to help them achieve their best.  We are very fortunate in having professional guidance from the school’s SENDCo and Pastoral Lead. External agencies and specialist advisors visit regularly and assist staff, in planning and adapting, the curriculum to suit the needs and particular requirements of individual children.

Enrichment

In addition to the day to day provision, the children in our setting enjoy a varied and enriched curriculum.  The children are familiar with the Primary School and use the school hall every Wednesday for PE. We are extremely lucky to have  a wonderful outdoor area that can be used for our end of term Teddy Bears’ picnic and Sports day.  We participate in whole school theme days and special themed weeks and have a range of outings, visits and visitors. We have a Christmas Nativity Play and  Christmas Party and celebrate all religions, beliefs and traditions, throughout the Academic year.