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.
Our Goal:
is for all children to leave being Kind,
Resilient,
Confident,
Independent and
Curious

Our core Values are:
Happiness,
Respect and
Individuality
Our Curriculum intent is guided by:
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Children's Interests
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Events/Interests from home
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Celebrations / Events
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Community Links
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Natural Progression - next stages in learning
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Personalised needs of the child – where are they now and what they need next
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Adult-led themes
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Cultural capital (the essential knowledge, skills and behaviours all children require)
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British Values (Democracy, Rule of Law, Individual Liberty, Mutual Respect, Tolerance of different cultures and religions)
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Surrey Support Plan (plans put in place for children with additional needs)
We implement our Curriculum through:
4 Principles of the EYFS
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Unique child
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Enabling Environments
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Positive relationships
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Learning and development - characteristics of effective teaching and learning
In Practice by:
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Providing opportunities to learn through play
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Routines
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Structured play (planned, Intentional)
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Child-led / Child-initiated play (co-constructed)
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Adult-led activities
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Learning invitations and provocations
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Following each child’s own unique learning style.
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Scaffolding
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Learn, repeat, refine, deeper learning
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Teach it, practise it and apply it
We measure the impact of our Curriculum:
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Formative assessments - Daily observations, Questioning, Conversations, Reflections, Child’s voice, Weekly observations on Tapestry
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Summative assessments – 2-year check, Baseline assessment, Check Points, Half termly Tracking, Parent meetings, End of year Summary, Transition Reports, Action Planning.
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Parent Input and Parent/Child Review