The nursery staff will plan activities to link in with the six areas of The Foundation Stage Curriculum.  The Foundation Stage is the very first stage of the National Curriculum and focuses on the needs of children aged between 3-5. The six areas are:-

*  Personal, social and emotional development
*  Communication, language and literacy
*  Mathematics
*  Knowledge and understanding of the World
*  Creative development
*  Physical development



Staff will plan a wide range of activities, both indoors and outdoors and will provide opportunities for children to learn in small or large groups, or as individuals. Continuous assessments will be made of how the children are progressing towards the early learning goals and feedback will be given to parents.  Staff recognise that the children they care for may be at different stages of development and will take this into account when planning activities.


To find out more about the Foundation Stage Curriculum visit

www.dfes.gov.uk/parents