Early Years
Our Early Years curriculum caters to children aged 18 months to 4 years (Crèche to Foundation Stage 2). Through our Early Years curriculum, children develop social, emotional, physical, and creative skills, engaging in activities such as music, games, swimming, Library time, and nature walks.
Teaching and learning focus on the four themes of the Early Years Foundation Stage and the characteristics of effective learning. We value every area of learning equally, creating age-appropriate experiences that nurture curiosity, confidence, and a love of learning, while respecting each child’s individual pace and development.
Early Years
Our Early Years curriculum caters to children aged 18 months to 4 years (Crèche to Foundation Stage 2). Through our Early Years curriculum, children develop social, emotional, physical, and creative skills, engaging in activities such as music, games, swimming, Library time, and nature walks.
Teaching and learning focus on the four themes of the Early Years Foundation Stage and the characteristics of effective learning. We value every area of learning equally, creating age-appropriate experiences that nurture curiosity, confidence, and a love of learning, while respecting each child’s individual pace and development.
Our Learning Framework
Prime Areas
Communication and Language
Physical Development
Personal, Social and Emotional Development
Specific Areas
Literacy
Mathematics
Understanding the World
Expressive Arts and Design
Characteristics of Effective Learning
Playing and Exploring
Active Learning
Creative and Critical Thinking
Our Learning Environment
Our classrooms are designed with age-appropriate furniture and resources, creating a safe, nurturing learning environment. Learners are able to select resources and activities that interest them both in the classroom and outdoors.
Our Learning Environment
Our classrooms are designed with age-appropriate furniture and resources, creating a safe, nurturing learning environment. Learners are able to select resources and activities that interest them both in the classroom and outdoors.
Our Approach
In Early Years, children learn best when they are engaged, curious, and having fun. Play is at the centre of the curriculum, allowing children to develop key skills such as problem-solving, communication, creativity, and independence. Teachers carefully plan opportunities that balance child-led exploration with adult-guided learning, ensuring that every child is supported to thrive at their own pace.
Our Approach
In Early Years, children learn best when they are engaged, curious, and having fun. Play is at the centre of the curriculum, allowing children to develop key skills such as problem-solving, communication, creativity, and independence. Teachers carefully plan opportunities that balance child-led exploration with adult-guided learning, ensuring that every child is supported to thrive at their own pace.
Learners Enjoying Success
Children’s development is thoughtfully supported and assessed using the EYFS Development Matters framework. These age-appropriate targets help guide learning and ensure each child grows in confidence and ability, so they feel happy, secure, and fully prepared for their transition into Year 1.
Learners Enjoying Success
Children’s development is thoughtfully supported and assessed using the EYFS Development Matters framework. These age-appropriate targets help guide learning and ensure each child grows in confidence and ability, so they feel happy, secure, and fully prepared for their transition into Year 1.