In our nursery, we use core stories to implement our planning. Children learn from a variety of both adult-led and child-initiated play and activities. We encourage the children to follow their own interests in order to support their learning throughout the time they are with us at nursery. To facilitate this, we encourage a strong parent partnership so that new interests, experiences, and ideas can be discussed and embedded into our nursery day.

Alongside the EYFS, we use Development Matters to support the children to reach their full potential. When children have initiated their own play or are using the continuous provision which is provided daily, we as adults will work alongside the children to enhance any learning as and when appropriate. We work hard to not interrupt children when they are engrossed in what they are doing.

Curriculum:

Intent:

We have a range of goals that we are working towards, but these are very fluid and are adapted to every child’s individual needs and experiences. From this, we look at our intent for each child.

Implementation:

Our children are encouraged to build a strong bond with their familiar adults and key person, so that they feel safe, settled, and able to explore their environment. This supports us on how we implement activities, experiences, and support children’s learning.

Impact:

With support, the children are able to fully take part in their own play and learning, making progress as they become more confident in their environment, themselves, and those around them. This shows the impact of the learning.

Learning Experiences:

We plan learning experiences and activities for children, to support your child’s development based on the Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum (EYFS, 2021). These skills help to support your children in working towards skills, understanding, and knowledge. We provide a well-planned curriculum to help children take their learning forward and to provide opportunities for all children. Children are unique and are encouraged to reach out and relate through the characteristics of effective learning. This helps learning and development across all areas and supports the child’s learning.

Each room is run by highly qualified Nursery practitioners, who ensures daily planned activities and routines are followed.

At The Willows Day Nursery, children are provided with a wide variety and fun activities, which introduces new skills and ensuring that the children enjoy learning with our fully qualified teaching staff.

Children enjoy a wide variety of trips and outings, such as theatre, libraries, and other places of interest, which parents are encouraged to join.

The staff provides continual development assessments with written reports for each child. We use Tapestry as our online Learning Journey as this provides an easy way to see your child’s progress. Using the Tapestry phone App, you are also able to contribute to your child’s learning journey.

Children at The Willows Day Nursery are taught the value of friendship, honesty, fairness, manners, and respect for others. We promote an equal opportunities policy for all children. We celebrate all festivals, traditional from many different cultures.

We pride ourselves on ensuring that all our children are well prepared to make a smooth and easy transition to school.

For further information, please see Development Matters in the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).