We aim to build on children’s natural curiosities through use of the Hygge in the Early Years (Wanderlust) curriculum. Combining this with elements of the curiosity approach, we provide open-ended opportunities to learn based on natural, multi-sensory and real-life resources and loose parts play.

 

For all children

• We promote developing language and communication skills by; modelling language, modelling listening skills, planning group circle times and enhancing vocabulary through a language rich environment

• We support children in developing a love of books and reading

• We help children to develop positive relationships with each other, our staff and wider community.

• We plan ‘next steps’ for each child based on identified needs and interests

• We strive for strong parental links, with parents and staff in partnership towards the goal of  achieving the best outcomes for all children

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For our youngest children

• We focus on building confidence and independence in early play and social experiences.

• We develop strong relationships between the child and their key worker, along with their families

• We understand that the prime areas of learning underpin all other areas of development and so focus next steps on; Communication and language skills, Personal, social and emotional skills and physical development.

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For 4 year olds

• We build on earlier learning experiences whilst preparing them for the next steps in their education, as they prepare to move on to primary school.

• Provide opportunities to strengthen and apply the prime areas of learning.

• We encourage independence with self-care skills and promote good social skills.

• We support children with early literacy and numeracy skills, such as name recognition, mark making, fine motor skills, number recognition and counting.