Curriculum
 Play equipment, toys and activities are rotated on a session basis providing, amongst
other things, the means to pursue the 6 Early Learning Goals (as detailed below)
identified by the QCA (Qualification and Curriculum Authority) which supports the
curriculum for the Foundation Stage of your child92s -education and is directed at all
children between the ages of 3 - 6 years.
In order to assess our educational programme on an individual basis your child is
observed and all Supervisors complete an assessment every term. These assessment
forms will be available for viewing and discussion with Tina, Tilly or Rachel every
term upon completion. Once your child leaves PreSchool you will be given these
records and they will be forwarded to your child92s school. If you do not wish these to
be forwarded please inform either of the Supervisors. All records of your child are kept
strictly confidential between the Pre-School Staff and each child's family.
The 6 Early Learning Goals are as follows:
1. PERSONAL, EMOTIONAL AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT
This underpins the whole curriculum and through this we encourage children
to
- Develop confidence in their abilities
- Learn respect for others and a sense of self-worth
- Learn to take care of themselves
- Build relationships with others
- Develop an awareness of and concern for others
- Learn how to play co-operatively with other children
2. COMMUNICATION, LANGUAGE AND LITERACY
Through this area of learning we encourage children to
- Develop confidence in spoken English
- Learn listening skills and an appreciation of stories, rhymes and sound
- Enjoy different uses of language
- Build the basis for reading and writing
- Explore the means to communicate and be understood
3. MATHEMATICS
Young children learn the basis of mathematics using practical experience and
conversation to which they can experience the 9 key skill areas
- Matching
- Pattern making
- Sorting
- Sequencing
- Counting
- Measuring
size/volume
- Shape sorting
- Problem solving
- Measuring weight
4. KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING OF THE WORLD
Through activities, books, posters, music and conversation we help the children
to
- Develop an understanding of the past as well as the present
- Understand basic geographical concepts
- Lay the foundations for basic science through interest in the natural world and living
things
- Design and Technology
- Cultural awareness
5. PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT
Physical activities lay the foundation for an active and healthy lifestyle and help to
build confidence. The children are given opportunities to;
- Develop the large motor skills of running, climbing, jumping, balance and spatial
awareness
- Improve hand and eye co-ordination
- Develop fine motor skills
- Apply physical skills to using tools and materials to make something
- Health and body awareness
6. CREATIVE DEVELOPMENT
Through the medium of art, craft, puppetry, drama and music the children are
encouraged to
- Develop imagination and use it to consider a range of possibilities
- Express feelings and become more aware of senses
- Experiment and explore the possibilities of different art and craft materials
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