Our Curriculum
Our 2-Year Old children initially look at the Prime areas of learning
The Prime areas of development—Personal, Social and Emotional Development (PSED), Communication and Language (CL), and Physical Development (PD)—are key foundations for learning in the early years. These areas are especially important in the first three years of life, when the brain is developing rapidly. If key steps in these areas are missed early on, they can be much harder to develop later.
Young children are constantly using all three Prime areas. In every activity, they are learning about themselves and others (PSED), using their bodies and senses (PD), and building their ability to understand and communicate (CL). These skills help children connect with the world and other people, which supports learning in all other areas.
Each Prime area supports the others. For example, as children develop their movement and senses, they become better at interacting with others (PSED). Interacting helps them move more and begin to communicate (CL), which supports emotional and physical well-being.
While the Prime areas are especially important in the early years, they remain essential throughout the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and beyond. They should always be a priority to build strong foundations for lifelong learning and development.
Our 3-Year Old children continue to look at the Prime areas of learning, along with the specific areas
The Specific areas—Literacy, Mathematics, Understanding the World, and Expressive Arts and Design—help children gain the knowledge and skills they need to succeed in society.
Unlike the Prime areas, these are not tied to sensitive periods in brain development. Instead, they reflect important cultural knowledge and tools that children begin to explore as part of the world around them.
Young children naturally show interest in many of these areas—for example, by noticing numbers, enjoying stories, exploring how things work, or expressing themselves through music, art, or movement. They often begin to show their understanding through actions, marks, or words, and later through more formal ways like writing, counting, and using other shared systems for communication and learning.
When adults support children in these areas—through play, daily routines, or planned activities—they help children connect with the wider world and prepare them for future learning and success.
Our 4-Year Old children are preparing for Primary education
What is School Readiness in the EYFS?
School readiness means making sure children—and their families—have a smooth and positive start when moving into primary school. Parents, carers, early years settings, and schools all play a role in helping children grow, develop, and feel prepared for this next step.From birth, children are naturally ready to learn. Their brains develop quickly in the first few years, and they’re already using important thinking skills from a young age.School readiness includes a mix of thinking, physical, and social skills that help children take part in learning and manage the school environment.Rather than asking "Is the child ready to learn?", it’s more helpful to ask "What is the child ready to learn?".Because of this, we create activities that match where each child is in their development, helping them build on what they already know.