Curriculum

Activities in the pre-school are based around the EYFS (Early Years Foundation Stage) areas of learning. We encourage learning through play and cover all of the seven areas of learning identified within this framework.

Areas of learning

• Personal, social and emotional development
• Communication and language
• Physical development
• Maths
• Literacy
• Understanding the world
• Expressive arts and design

Inside

We have ample space for the children to explore and experience a variety of activities. These include home corner, dressing up and role play, sand/water play, craft and creative activities. We provide a physical area for burning of excess energy and honing spacial awareness and negotiation skills, and a book corner for those quieter moments.

Outside

We have a small garden of native plants that encourages sensory exploration, as well as a number of bugs and insects. We have a large permanent sand pit and a wooden “fort” which the children can use in many ways, including role play or den building. We have a small garden for the children to plant flowers and vegetables in. This helps them to understand the growing process and can lead to discussions about healthy food.

There is a key person system in place and a carefully planned timetable of activities on offer.