Within the group, all children are supported in developing their potential at their own pace. Our regular planning sessions enable us to provide a wealth of experience from which your child can build and expand their knowledge and skills. By means of developmentally appropriate play activities, which lead to nationally approved learning outcomes, these prepare children to progress with confidence to the National Curriculum at the end of the Foundation Stage, i.e. year one.

Children's development and learning

There are two frameworks issued by the Sure Start Unit of the Department for Education and Skills guide the provision for children's development and learning. 'Birth to three matters' and 'The Foundation Stage'
For children from birth to three years, we give regard to the 'Birth to Three Matters' framework that sets out four key entitlements for young children. This framework informs practice in settings where babies and toddlers are cared for. It also informs practice in settings working across the age range with two to five year olds.

For more details of the 'Birth to Three Matters' framework, please click here.

For more details of 'The Foundation Stage', please click here.