The Curriculum
Within the group all children are supported in developing their potential at their own pace. Our keyworker system enables us to ensure a planned curriculum tailored to the needs of each individual child. By means of developmentally appropriate play activities and a high level of individual adult input, we offer a curriculum that enables children to progress towards the early learning goals throughout the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) of the National Curriculum and prepare them for entry into Reception class at Infant School.
The early learning goals are outlined below.
The Early Years Foundation Stage The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) is a single quality framework from birth to the age of five (i.e. to the end of their first (reception) year at school.) It aims to help young children achieve the five Every Child Matters outcomes: The EYFS framework describes how early years practioners in schools, settings and childminders will work with children and their families to support their development and learning. It describes how children should be kept safe and cared for and how all concerned can make sure that children achieve all they can during their earliest years of life. It is based on four important themes and principles: See here for further information: www.standards.dfes.gov.uk/eyfs