What we do:
Children learn best through their play and when they actively experience things for themselves.
In nursery we aim to build on the learning that you have started at home and help children develop the skills and attitudes that they will need in life. We continually build on what they know and use their interests to meet their needs and provide them with challenges through purposeful play, indoor and outdoor.
The nursery day is organised to allow children choice in selecting and planning their own activities. There will be periods of self-selected learning and adult supported learning. The children will have opportunities to take part in planned activities, snack time, and story time every day. Outlined below are some of the ways in which we aim to develop the children’s skills and knowledge.
The Staff in the Nursery will:
Connect the learning to what children already know. If children make connections to something they are already familiar with, they will be confident in demonstrating what they know and are more motivated to take part in the activities.
Share the learning intention and success criteria. Sharing the purpose of the experience enables children to be focused and successful in learning through play.
Make learning active. We do this by learning through play, real life situations, problem solving approaches, and by encouraging children to work with each other.
Demonstrate understanding. Children can show their understanding in different ways, including presenting to others, explaining their learning, debating, making a model or poster, drawing, writing, question and answer opportunities.
Review and recall learning. Nursery staff will allow some time to review and assess the learning that has taken place.