CURRICULUM
Our Curriculum
Inspiring Children to Learn, Explore and Grow
Our curriculum is designed to provide children with the skills, knowledge, and confidence they need to explore the world around them and reach their full potential.
We believe children thrive when they are supported by caring, engaged adults and have access to stimulating learning environments both indoors and outdoors. Through a balance of child-led play and adult-guided activities, we create meaningful learning experiences that encourage curiosity, independence, and a lifelong love of learning.
The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)
Children's learning is supported through the seven areas of learning and development:
Prime Areas
- Personal, Social and Emotional Development
- Communication and Language
- Physical Development
Specific Areas
- Literacy
- Mathematics
- Understanding the World
- Expressive Arts and Design
How Children Learn
We recognise that every child learns differently and support the three Characteristics of Effective Learning:
- Playing and Exploring
- Active Learning
- Creating and Thinking Critically
What We Want Children to Achieve
We aim for children to leave us feeling confident, capable, and ready for their next stage of learning. We support them to:
- Develop confidence and independence
- Build positive relationships with others
- Communicate effectively with adults and peers
- Follow simple instructions and routines
- Develop strong physical skills
- Use early mathematical concepts in everyday experiences
- Enjoy stories, songs, rhymes, and creative activities
- Understand themselves, others, and the world around them
How We Support Learning
Our experienced team carefully observes children's interests and development to plan exciting learning opportunities that encourage progress and discovery.
We support children through:
- Child-led and adult-guided activities
- Well-planned indoor and outdoor learning environments
- Positive relationships with children and families
- Real-life experiences and community involvement
- Visits, local walks, and special visitors
- Creative activities, baking, gardening, and celebrations
- Close partnership working with parents and carers
Assessment and Progress
We regularly observe and assess children's development to ensure they are making good progress and receiving the support they need.
Assessment helps us to:
- Celebrate achievements
- Identify any additional support requirements
- Share progress with parents
- Support smooth transitions to school
Continuous Improvement
We regularly review our curriculum through feedback from children, families, staff, and other professionals to ensure we continue to provide the highest quality learning experiences for every child.
Contact
Reach out anytime, we're here to help
Phone
Admin@dnfs.co.uk
01304 801714
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01304 375355
01304 695175
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