Our Curriculum

Our Philosophy

At our Nursery, we believe that the early years are a unique and critical period in a child’s development. Guided by the principles of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), our curriculum provides a rich, play-based learning environment where each child is nurtured to become a confident, curious, and capable learner.

We recognise that every child is unique, and our approach supports the development of the whole child – socially, emotionally, physically, and cognitively.

Our Curriculum Intent

Our intent is to offer a broad and balanced curriculum that builds strong foundations for future learning. Through engaging, purposeful experiences, we support children to develop communication skills, resilience, creativity, and a lifelong love of learning.

We value the importance of both child-initiated and adult-guided learning, ensuring that all children are encouraged to explore, question, and discover at their own pace.

Areas of Learning

Our curriculum is structured around the seven areas of learning and development, as outlined in the EYFS.

Personal, Social and Emotional Development (PSED): Fostering relationships, emotional literacy, independence, and a sense of community.

Communication and Language: Encouraging rich language through stories, songs, discussions, and imaginative play.

Physical Development: Enhancing gross and fine motor skills through movement, outdoor play, and hands-on activities.

Thematic Learning

Our curriculum is enriched by seasonal themes and projects that reflect children’s interests and provide meaningful contexts for learning.

Autumn: All About Me, Harvest, Seasonal Change, Celebrations from around the World.

Winter: Light and Dark, Space, Celebrations Around the World.

Spring: Growth and New Life, Animals and Minibeasts, Celebrations from around the world.

Summer: Water and Weather, Journeys, Celebrations from around the world, Transition to School.

Learning, Creating & Exploring

Expressive Arts and Design: Inspiring creativity through art, music, dance, drama, and role play.

Mathematics: Building number sense, shape recognition, and problem-solving through play and daily routines.

Understanding the World: Developing curiosity about the natural world, cultures, and technology.

Literacy: Cultivating early reading and writing through phonics, storytelling, mark-making, and book exploration.

Learning Through Play

Play is at the heart of everything we do. It is through play that children develop social skills, test ideas, express emotions, and make sense of the world.

Our highly skilled educators observe and extend children’s play, creating a continuous cycle of planning, observing, and assessing to meet individual needs.