All children within the Nursery and Reception class will follow the current government policy of Early Learning Goals within the Foundation Stage. These are the development of personal and social skills, literacy, mathematical development, knowledge and understanding of the world, developing physical control and creative expression. This curriculum is based on children’s natural development within these areas, using the play facilities provided. With a common curriculum, the transition between Nursery and Reception for children is easier and helps to prepare each child for mainstream school.

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