· personal, social and emotional well-being; · positive attitudes and dispositions towards their learning
· social skills;
· attention skills and persistence; · language and communication; · reading and writing; · PSRN; click here to listen and play some interactive number rhymes · knowledge and understanding of the world; · physical development; · creative development. We believe for children to have rich and stimulating experiences, the learning environment should be well planned and well organised. (The EYFS states that there should be a well balanced mix of adult led and child initiated activities.) The learning environment provides the structure for teaching within which children explore experiment, plan and make decisions for themselves, thus enabling them to develop a positive self-esteem to become, well motivated, independent life long learners, unique children. The curriculum of the Early Years Foundation Stage underpins all future learning by supporting, fostering, promoting and developing children's:
The curriculum is planned using the Early Years Foundation Stage, which is the National Framework from the DfES. The six areas of learning from the framework are covered through carefully planned play activities, and enhanced resourced areas.
Personal, Social and Emotional Development Communication, Language and Literacy click to view Problem Solving, Reasoning and Numeracy Physical Development Creative Development We believe ICT experiences enrich the development of children's learning within the Foundation Stage, providing a powerful visual stimulus. ICT is embedded and used as a tool to enhance learning experiences in each of the six Key Learning Areas of Learning. All of the above areas are covered through the medium of play and the provision of careful well planned first hand, direct experiences, child led and adult initiated, both indoors and outdoors.
1. In the nursery we encourage all the children to develop a positive self-esteem to become well motivated, independent life long learners.
2. We provide a broad and balanced holistic curriculum, designed to meet the needs of the individual and good practice based on past, present and ongoing research within the foundation stage.
3. We provide a safe, secure, fun and exciting environment to stimulate learning.
4. We like to involve children/parents/carers & extended family as partners in the learning journey.
5. We provide an inclusive environment where everyone is valued and respected as an individual.
6. We constantly continue to develop as a team supporting and learning from each other, all staff have high expectations of the child, are valued, committed and motivated. Opportunities are available for continued personal and professional development.
8. We have and make a variety of resources, which meet the diverse needs of the individual and support the development of the child.
Well-planned play is a key way in which young children learn with enjoyment and challenge during their early years. Experiences and opportunities are planned to meet individual stages of development and needs. Progress is monitored and achievements celebrated
'In the nursery we use ICT to record and assess children's achievements, enableing us to plan for future learning experiences.
Above all, effective learning and development for young children requires 'high-quality' care and education by practitioners.
click here to view the children learning through play 
Self help skills, developing independence and making friends
Early reading and writing skills, speaking and listening. 
supporting writing development in the nursery
Developing understanding of number, measurement, pattern, shape and space in purposeful, real life contexts. Click to view 
'Principles for Developing Counting Skills'
Developing fine and gross motor skills and an awareness of keeping themselves healthy and safe.
Knowledge and Understanding of the world
Early scientific experiences, Information Communication Technology skills & knowledge and exploration of their environment and awareness of significant people and places in their lives.
Using art, design and technology, music movement, dance and role-play to explore and share ideas, thoughts and feelings.
