OUR LEARNING
We base our planning and structure of the day on the guidance set out by the government in the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS). We use simple themes and we also celebrate the major festivals of all countries and religions. We are also proudly committed to tracking and reporting each individual child's progress through the EYFS using our online portal for staff and parents to communicate.
OUR MISSION STATEMENT : LEARNING THROUGH PLAY
- We value and celebrate children, their individuality, efforts and achievements
- We value and support the adults who live and work with children
- We ensure that all children feel included, secure and valued
- We teach children to respect each other, living things and their environment
- We provide a well-planned and purposeful indoor and outdoor learning environment which is accessible to all
- We allow children the time to explore interests and ideas at their own pace
- We provide the right amount of adult intervention to engage children in the learning process
EARLY YEARS FOUNDATION STAGE (EYFS) & OUR ACTIVITIES
- sand/water play
- physical/adventure play
- imaginative/role play
- music, singing, action songs and rhymes
- creative (painting, sticking, craft)
- storytelling / poems (story sacks and big books) & book corner
- cooking
- playdough and natural modelling materials
- outings to the park, library and shops
- threading, sorting and nesting
- construction sets
- heuristic play (under 2s)
- pre-writing and number opportunities
- phonics
- wide range of educational games
- discovery play/early science
- treasure baskets and sensory experiences for the under 2s.
Early Years Log (EYLOG) and Reporting to parents/carers
We understand the value of strong lines of communication between nursery and home in order to better support the progress of your child. We therefore make use of a web-based tablet programme called Early Years Log (EYLOG). This allows us to observe, assess and plan for the children individually.
There is also a parent App available which allows you to view observations as they are published as well as a diary of sleep/food/nappies/milk for your child. The programme also benefits from a secure messaging system and you can also view your latest invoices and payments.
For more information, please visit the EYLOG website – https://eylog.co.uk
