Age appropriate

Sensory play using natural, safe, and age-appropriate resources
Floor-based exploration to support rolling, crawling, sitting, and early standing
Songs, rhymes, and stories to promote early communication and listening skills
We carefully observe each child to understand their interests and developmental stage, allowing us to plan meaningful experiences that gently extend their learning.
We value parents as a child’s first and most important educators. By working closely with families, sharing observations, and maintaining consistent routines where possible, we ensure that babies feel secure and supported both at home and in nursery.

Children typically move into our Toddlers room between the ages of one and two. This transition is carefully planned to be seamless and reassuring. Familiar routines, consistent expectations, and strong relationships with staff, support children during this important stage of development.
Toddlers learn best through active, hands-on experiences. Our Toddlers room offers a stimulating environment where children are encouraged to explore, investigate, and make sense of the world around them at their own pace.
Through careful observation and assessment, practitioners tailor experiences that support progress across all areas of the Early Years Foundation Stage.
We recognize the importance of strong partnerships with parents and carers. Staff maintain open communication, sharing updates on children’s development, routines, and achievements. By working closely together, we create a consistent and supportive approach that helps children thrive.

Children typically progress to the Pre FS classroom in the term after they turn two. Pre FS room continues to offer a warm, nurturing environment where children feel safe, valued, and inspired to explore.
The daily routine in the Pre FS introduces more structure, helping children develop a sense of predictability and security while remaining flexible and responsive to individual needs.
We continue to support children’s development across all areas of the Early Years Foundation Stage. Learning in Pre FS is a carefully balanced combination of child-initiated and adult- led experiences.
Practitioners observe children’s interests and use these to plan purposeful activities that extend learning, while also providing structured sessions to introduce new skills and concepts.
Our experienced and passionate staff continue to form strong relationships with both children and their families, ensuring consistency, reassurance, and continuity of care as children progress through the early years.

The FS1 classrooms support children aged three to four in the year before they begin school. This is an exciting and important stage of their early years journey, where children develop greater independence, confidence, and readiness for the transition to Reception.
As children move into FS1, they become increasingly integrated into the wider school community. The daily routine offers a clear structure, while still allowing flexibility and play-based learning. In
FS1, children continue to work towards the Early Learning Goals through a curriculum that supports all areas of the EYFS. In preparation for school, there is increased focus on Early phonics, including listening skills, sound awareness, and early blending
Practitioners carefully observe children’s interests and plan experiences that extend their learning, while structured sessions support the development of key skills needed for the transition to school.
We continue to work closely with families, recognizing the importance of open communication and partnership during this important year. By working together, we ensure children feel confident, supported, and ready for the next stage of their education.

Whole class teaching sessions take place from the very start of Reception. We ensure that children are provided with interesting and challenging activities, so that they work towards achieving their full potential and develop into independent learners.
Teachers ask higher order questions which promote a growth mindset and the characteristics, values and attitudes of more able learners. We foster children’s curiosity and encourage them to be engaged and to become active learners. Teachers will often use small-group sessions to extend and encourage a particular aspect of learning. The teacher may introduce a particular material, skill, or idea and present differentiated tasks.