Learning Through Play

Our curriculum is planned around Birth to three matters for children up to three years old, followed by the foundation stage, which is aimed at children from three years old to the end of the reception class at school. In September 2008 this will be replaced by The Early Years Foundation Stage for children from birth to five years.

Birth to three matters is a framework to support children from birth to three years.

It includes four aspects: -

• A Strong child
• A Skilful communicator
• A Competent learner
• A Healthy child

The foundation stage curriculum is for children from three years old until the end of reception class at school.

It includes six areas of learning

• Personal, Social and Emotional development
• Communication, Language and Literacy
• Mathematical Development
• Knowledge and Understanding of the World
• Physical Development
• Creative Development

By planning and observing the children we are able to provide activities that are;

• Educational and fun
• Age appropriate
• Suitable for progression

Recording & Assessment

On entering the group you will be given a book to fill in at home with your child. This will be put in their folder and kept with examples of their work. Also all children have a foundation stage learning story which is filled in by staff to record mile stones, achievements and progression. The assessment book can be passed on to the reception class teacher, together with a transitional report when your child leaves to go to school.

Your child will also have their own note book, in which we record things they have done during the morning. You can use this book to write comments yourself, if you wish.