Every experience at the preschool is crafted to be fun, engaging and ideally suited to their unique needs, making each day an exciting adventure. We focus on child development across the seven Early Years Foundation Statutory Framework (EYFS) areas of learning.
We evaluate each child’s progress against the EYFS goals, using these insights to plan activities that challenge and inspire. By combining guided learning with opportunities for free play and exploration, we help children confidently transition to school.
Early Years Foundation
Statutory Framework
Literacy
Early reading and writing skills are promoted through shared stories, creative mark-making and engaging in phonics-based play, fostering a love for learning from the start.
Communication & Language
Through rich conversations, stories and songs, children build essential listening and speaking skills, laying the foundation for literacy.
Expressive Art and Design
Creativity is fostered through activities such as music, movement, art, role play and sensory experiences, which encourage imagination and self-expression.
Personal, Social & Emotional Development
We nurture self-confidence, emotional awareness and positive relationships to support children in navigating social situations and building independence.
Mathematics
Children explore numbers, counting, patterns, shapes and spatial reasoning in a hands-on way to build their mathematical understanding.
Physical Development
Activities such as outdoor play, dance and motor tasks promote children’s coordination, control, and healthy development.
Understanding the World
By exploring nature, technology, culture and diverse communities, children nurture their curiosity and develop a deep respect for the world around them.
How do children learn?
We believe that toddlers and preschoolers thrive when they are curious, engaged and free to explore. Play is at the heart of our early years’ philosophy, promoting discovery, creativity, and hands-on experiences in a caring environment. Learning is most effective when children explore, ask questions and interact with the world around them. Our approach helps to develop essential communication, problem-solving and social skills through enjoyable play.
We offer support, pose questions and share resources to inspire confidence and understanding. We observe and reflect on progress to ensure learning is personalised and suited to their needs. Using these insights, we plan activities to spark creativity, logical thinking, and a love for learning.
We foster a safe, supportive environment where children feel valued and inspired to learn at their own pace. We nurture each child’s natural curiosity and support social, emotional, physical and cognitive growth through play-based methods. Our warm, holistic approach promotes joy, resilience, independence, and discovery. By combining guided instruction with free play, we prepare children for school and a love for lifelong learning.
What education methods do you use?
Our methods are grounded in the latest research and best practices in early years education. We love using play-based, child-led and question-focused methods because we genuinely believe children learn best when they are actively involved and genuinely interested in what they’re exploring.
This sparks natural curiosity, creativity and critical thinking – vital skills that lay the foundation for a lifetime of learning. When we give children the chance to lead their learning journey, we help boost their confidence, independence and genuine motivation to explore and discover. Providing scaffolded support allows every child to feel confident and safe in trying new things at their own pace. This warm, balanced approach nurtures their growth emotionally, socially, physically and cognitively, helping them develop in all areas.
Ultimately, these methods create a joyful, inviting space where children truly feel valued and inspired. This positive start sets them up for success not just in our preschool, but as they grow and explore the world around them.