EYFS curriculum

Our nursery follows the Early years Foundation Stage curriculum and guidance. We want everyone connected with Nursery and school to feel safe, secure, valued and of equal worth.​

We create this environment by: ​

• Providing challenge for all pupils​
• Promoting equality through curriculum planning​
• Ensuring planning is differentiated in order to provide full access for all pupils; ​
• Providing specialised resources for pupils with disabilities; ​
• Creating a positive classroom ethos that is welcoming for all; ​
• Ensuring pupils feel valued and have individual targets​

The day to day activities are planned around seven areas of Learning and Development, all areas are important and interlinked.​

The seven areas of learning are separated into two parts.​

The Prime Areas are: Personal, Social and Emotional development; Physical Development and Communication and Language​

The Specific Areas are: Literacy; Mathematics; Understanding the world and Expressive Arts and design.

Phonics

At Land of Learning Nursery, we follow the well renowned ALS phonics scheme. ​

This scheme is a programme that focuses on ‘quality first teaching of phonics, early reading and early writing’. ​

In the Nursery, the children follow Phase 1 of the Phonics scheme. Phase 1 supports the development of speaking and listening skills which paves the way for high quality phonic work. ​

We plan fun multi-sensory sessions which involve lots of games to encourage children’s active participation. 

SEND​

Land of Learning Nursery welcomes all children as individuals, treating every child equally and with respect. ​

We believe that all children have the right to have their own particular needs recognised and addressed in order to achieve success. ​

We work closely with specialists from The Early Years Support Team (EYST) and Speech and Language Therapists (SALT). ​

We strive to ensure that the provision is suitable and supports every child’s development. 

Well-Being

In Islam, mental health, similar to physical health, is a very important aspect in a person’s development. ​

​Land of Learning Nursery sees positive mental health and well-being as fundamental to its values, mission and culture. ​

Children are supported through activates such as engaging in Forest School, meeting people in the community, taking part in charity event, trips and stay and play sessions.​

​All these help to create memories and life long experiences that enhance learning and well-being.

Forest Learning

Brocks Hill Country Park ​

​Throughout the Autumn and Spring terms the children visit Brocks Hill Country Park to enhance their outdoor learning experiences and build a connection with nature.  The children travel to the park by bus and along their adventures they are exposed to a variety of different environments.  ​

The children build a connection with nature by exploring the park, following nature trails and collecting different natural resources and using them in their play. 

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