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Our Curriculum

At the core of our Curriculum is the EYFS. Our Curriculum framework is the 7 areas of learning and we use Development Matters as a Progression Framework. In addition, is our unique curriculum that is adaptable to meet the needs of our individual children.

 

AIMS

NURTURE - children will feel happy and secure in a warm and caring environment

ENGAGE – children will be excited to play and motivated to learn

INSPIRE – children will be prepared for school - they will be confident, kind and resilient little people, with a love for life-long learning.

 

Ethos

To instil a love for lifelong learning

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Curriculum Intent

To ignite the flames of your children’s natural curiosity by providing high quality, varied learning opportunities to guide their development in a safe and nurturing environment, where ALL children love learning, make good progress and thrive.

 

Goals for all children when they leave The Children's Workshop

Kind

Resilient

Confident

Independent

Curious

 

Values

Happiness

Respect

Individuality

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Our Curriculum intent is guided by:

  • Children's Interests

  • Events/Interests from home

  • Celebrations / Events

  • Community Links

  • Natural Progression - next stages in learning

  • Personalised needs of the child – where are they now and what they  need next

  • Adult-led themes

  • Cultural capital (the essential knowledge, skills and behaviours all children require)

  • British Values (Democracy, Rule of Law, Individual Liberty, Mutual Respect, Tolerance of different cultures and religions)

  • Surrey Support Plan (plans put in place for children with additional needs)

 

We implement our Curriculum through:

4 Principles of the EYFS

  • Unique child

  • Enabling Environments

  • Positive relationships

  • Learning and development - characteristics of effective teaching and learning

In Practice by:

  • Providing opportunities to learn through play

  • Routines

  • Structured play (planned, Intentional)

  • Child-led / Child-initiated play (co-constructed)

  • Adult-led activities

  • Learning invitations and provocations

  • Following each child’s own unique learning style.

  • Scaffolding

  • Learn, repeat, refine, deeper learning

  • Teach it, practice it, apply it

 

We measure the impact of our Curriculum:

 

Against our AIMS –

Do children feel nurtured?

Are children engaged in their learning?

Are children inspired to ask questions and continue their learning journey?

 

Against our GOALS –

Are children kind to each other?

Are they resilient?

Are they confident?

Are they independent?

Are they curious?

 

We use:

  • Formative assessments - Daily observations, Questioning, Conversations, Reflections, Child’s voice, Weekly observations on Tapestry

  • Summative assessments – 2-year check, Baseline assessment, Check Points, Half termly Tracking, Parent meetings, End of year Summary, Transition Reports, Action Planning.

  • Parent Input and Parent/Child Review

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