The Nursery and Reception Classes are known as the Foundation Stage and welcomes children aged 3-5. All children within the Nursery and Reception classes will follow the government Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum which covers birth to 5 years. It consists of 7 areas of learning and development. These include:
the 3 prime areas:
· Communication and language
· Physical development
· Personal, social and emotional development
4 Specific areas:
· Literacy
· Mathematics
· Understanding the world
· Expressive Art and Design
This curriculum is based on children’s natural developmental stage within these areas, using the play facilities provided. With a common curriculum the transition between Nursery and Reception is easier for the children and helps to prepare every individual for mainstream school.
· To create a centre of excellence for Early Years teaching
· To provide the highest possible quality of learning environment
· To provide a resource for the early identification of pupils with special needs
· To provide a facility for parents to receive appropriate support to include:
(i) preparing for school
(ii) parenting skills
(iii) basic skills
(iv) routes to training.
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