Our Day Nursery focuses on positive associations with physical, social and mental wellbeing within the Early Years Foundation Stage. Exercise, healthy eating and care for the environment play a significant role in the children’s weekly activity curriculum. Each week, all children will have the opportunity to engage in energetic play, from baby yoga and creative movement to sports-based activities in outdoor areas or purpose-built studio. The social and mental wellbeing areas are advocated by highly qualified staff providing everyday care, support and encouragement to help children reach important milestones that are imperative to future development and learning.
A rich language-based environment is provided where each child is encouraged to express themselves and freely explore their abilities in communication.
The other four areas of children’s development are:
- Expressive Arts and Design
- Understanding the World
- Literacy
- Mathematics
All are covered weekly as part of Our Day Nursery following the Early Years Foundation Stage.
Our Day Nursery commits to working closely with children who require additional support, providing a pivotal link between them, their families, and the authorities to ensure early intervention is activated. The Nursery Manager fully embraces the Early Years Foundation Stage, Schooling System and parents' support in applying for the desired school places. A full breakdown of the proposed curriculum and planned activities can be made available on request.
Our Active Participation Promise
Children’s Voice & Open Communication
Children have regular opportunities to share their thoughts and ideas with practitioners and peers. They are encouraged to express:
- What they enjoy about their room and activities
- What they would like to change or improve
- Any new ideas or resources they would like to have
This fosters inclusivity and empowerment, helping children play an active role in shaping their daily experiences.
Parent Communication & Involvement
We value open communication with parents and carers. Parents are encouraged to share thoughts, ideas, and feedback at any time, helping shape nursery experiences.
We also provide opportunities for social engagement through informal gatherings and nursery events, fostering a welcoming, inclusive community.
Taking care of our environment
Our Day Nursery teaches children the importance of taking care of their environment by actively engaging in recycling, litter picking walks and not using single-use plastics. The garden provides a vegetable patch and a planting area, which will introduce an element of forest and Montessori schooling. This weekly activity will also assist in educating the children about healthy eating.