We believe that if learning is designed to be fun for the child then the greater the benefit will be.
There are many activities and games that are both educational and fun, but as they are enjoyable for the children, they see them as exciting and new! At Little Learners Pre-School, children learn through natural development and are not forced to do anything, we simply direct them to something which will both stimulate and encourage them.
We encourage the children to socialise with their peers. At the start of each session we have ‘circle time’ when each child is encouraged to interact. This is also when we discuss the topic for the week. Other small group activities we have include cooking, craft work, music and movement, and physical education.
After their group snack break there is a period of time for free play.
We keep comprehensive records on each individual child and provide you with a written progress report on your child, to which you can add, at the end of each term. Your child’s Key Person will also write an individual learning plan for your child each term.
Preparation for the children's future education is through a timetable which offers a balance of structured play and a focussed emphasis on all aspects of the EYFS - Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum.
Music & Movement, Yoga, French, Computer Lessons, Role Play and Weekly 'Show and Tell' sessions make for a busy and exciting programme for the children.
The EYFS Framework explains how and what your child will be learning to support their healthy development.
Your child will be learning skills, acquiring new knowledge and demonstrating their understanding through 7 areas of learning and development.
Children should mostly develop the 3 prime areas first. These are
• Communication and Language
• Physical Development
• Personal, Social and Emotional Development
These prime areas are those most essential for your child's healthy development and future learning. As children grow, the prime areas will help them to develop skill in 4 specific areas.
These are
• Literacy
• Mathematics
• Understanding the world
• Expressive arts and design
These 7 areas are used to plan your child's learning and activities. The professionals teaching and supporting your child will make sure that the activities are suited to our child's unique needs. This is a little bit like a curriculum in primary and secondary schools, but it's suitable for very young children, and it's designed to be really flexible so that staff can follow your child's unique needs and interests.
Children in the EYFS learn by playing and exploring, being active, and through creative and critical thinking which takes place both indoors and outside.