Learning and Curriculum
Vision, aims and values
The ways in which the child engages with other people and their environment – playing and exploring, active learning, and creating and thinking critically – underpin learning and development across all areas and support the child to remain an effective and motivated learner.
At our setting we ensure that each child:
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Is in a safe and stimulating environment
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Is given generous care and attention
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Has the chance to join in with other children and adults, to live, play, work and learn together
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Is helped to take forward his/her learning and development
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Will be supported and encouraged to build upon what he/she already knows and can do
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Has a personal key person who makes sure each child makes at least good progress
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Is in a setting that sees parents as partners in helping each child to learn and develop
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Is in a setting in which parents help to shape the service it offers
Curriculum Prime Areas
The prime areas begin to develop quickly in response to relationships and experiences, and run through and support learning in all other areas. The prime areas continue to be fundamental throughout the EYFS.
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Personal, Social & Emotional development
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Physical Development
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Communication & Language
Curriculum Specific Areas
The specific areas include essential skills and knowledge. They grow out of the prime areas, and provide important contexts for learning.
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Literacy
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Mathematics
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Understanding the world
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Expressive Art & Design
