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Children can be admitted to the nursery from the age of 2 years. Each child will be encouraged and supported in developing
their full potential, at their own pace. Our 'grouping' system
within the nursery enables us to ensure that a planned curriculum
is tailored to the needs of each individual child. By means
of developmentally appropriate activities and a high level of
individual adult input, we offer a curriculum which leads to
nationally approved learning goals and prepares children to
progress with confidence to the National Curriculum at the age
of five years.
Your child will be assigned to a member of staff who will be responsible for keeping records of your
child's progress and development within their badge group. If you are unsure of who this is, or
wish to discuss their progress or any concerns you may have please speak to the Manager or the
Keyperson to arrange a mutually convenient time. The Office is available should you require
privacy and to ensure confidentiality.
We recognise the importance of working in conjunction with parents, and therefore welcome any
contribution you may have towards your child's well-being and development.
Progress reports are sent home annually, in July, and can be requested anytime for parent perusal and comments. We also hold
an open door policy so any concerns can be dealt with immediately or an appointment can be made to speak to your childs Keyperson.
In September 2008 the statutory framework for the early years foundation stage was introduced (EYFS), this sets the standards for learning, development and care for children from birth to five years and replaces the curriculum guidance for the foundation stage, the birth to three matters framework and the national standards for under 8s daycare.
The overarching aim of the EYFS is to help young children achieve the five Every Child Matters outcomes of staying safe, being healthy, enjoying and achieving, making a positive contribution and achieving economic well-being.
As an early years provision, registered with Ofsted, Happy Days Nursery complies with the learning and development requirements, and the welfare requirements of the EYFS document and has regard to its statutory guidance.
The EYFS principles which guide our work are grouped into four themes.
1) A Unique Child:
Recognises that every child is a competent learner from birth who can be resilient, capable, confident and self assured. The commitments are focused around development, inclusion, safety, health and well-being.
2) Positive Relationships:
How children learn to be strong and independent drom a base of loving and secure realtionships with parents and/or a Keyperson. The commitments are focused around repect, partnership with parents, supporting learning and the role of the Keyperson.
3) Enabling Environments:
Explains that the environment plays a key role in supporting and extending childrens development and learning. The commitments are focused around observation, assement and planning support for every child.
4) Learning and Development:
Recognises that children learn and develop in different ways and at different rates, and that all areas of learning and development are equally important and inter-connected.
All settings and schools that receive grant funding for the
education of children aged three to five are required to plan
activities and experiences that help children make progress
in their development and learning. Young children will have
had a wide range of different experiences and will have a wide
range of skills and interests when they join a setting or school
at the age of three, four or five. They need a well-planned
and resourced curriculum to take their learning forward and
to provide opportunities for all children to succeed in an atmosphere
of care and of feeling valued.
Resources
We are extremely fortunate and proud to have an extensive range of resources within the Nursery. These are carefully selected to ensure that all the Early Learning Goals are achieved and to stimulate each child's love of learning through play.
These items are changed on a daily basis in order to provide the children with fresh stimulating and challenging learning experiences. |
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