Radmoor Nursery puts the well-being of our children at the forefront of everything we do. We understand that providing a stimulating environment in which children have the space and time to explore their own interests is essential to producing happy and engaged learners.
All children have a natural desire to learn. They want to be active, autonomous and unique learners. They love to explore, take risks and problem solve as much as possible. The best way for children to do this is through playing – they play to learn! As they learn new things through their play, synapses form in the brain and this is how a child makes progress.
In line with the EYFS, in regards to observations, assessment and planning Radmoor Nursery follow a continuous provision curriculum.
Continuous Provision is the term we use to describe the opportunities within the room for play. These could be construction areas, roleplay areas, the outdoor area, areas for creativity, including junk modelling, or simply a space for quiet time. It is important that these areas remain the same so that if a child is thinking about creating a space ship for their Lego character to travel in they know where they can find the things they need. The areas will be enhanced based on current topics or interests of the class at that time. These enhancements ensure that the provision does not stagnate which can ultimately lead to disengagement.
A well managed and implemented Continuous Provision provides children the opportunity to lead their own learning, based upon their own interests. The adult’s role is to observe these ‘teachable moments’ and enhance this learning by moving it forward in partnership with the child.
Click on the links below to download the documents:
Baby and Child Yoga Continuous Provision Curriculum Communication and Language Continuous Provision Curriculum Continuous Provision Curriculum – Radmoor Childcare Expressive Art & design Continuous Provision Curriculum Forest Area Continuous Provision Curriculum Heuristic play Continuous Provision Curriculum Literacy Continuous Provision Curriculum Loose Parts Play Continuous Provision Curriculum Mathematics Continuous Provision Curriculum Music Continuous Provision Curriculum Personal, Social & Emotional Development Continuous Provision Curriculum Physical play Continuous Provision Curriculum Playdough Continuous Provision Curriculum Role – imaginative play Continuous Provision Curriculum Sensory Play Continuous Provision Curriculum STEM Continuous Provision Curriculum Tinkering Table Continuous Provision Curriculum Understanding of the World Continuous Provision CurriculumWhat to Expect in the EYFS
The DfE has published a new guide for parents, produced by Sheringham Nursery School and Children’s Centre. ‘What to Expect in the Early Years Foundation Stage’ (formerly ‘What to Expect When’) guides parents through what to expect with their child’s development. It aligns with the new Development Matters to help practitioners engage with parents about their child’s development.
What to Expect in the Early Years Foundation Stage