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The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Curriculum
For children in Nursery and Reception classes our curriculum is based The Statutory Framework for Early Years Foundation Stage. We deliver an EYFS curriculum that offers high quality teaching alongside rich play-based learning in an enabling environment offering an abundance of experiences across all seven areas of the Early Years Foundation Stage.
Our philosophy is to nurture every child’s curiosity and enthusiasm for learning, developing both skills and confidence as they take their first steps on their own unique journey of lifelong learning.
It is our intention that the children of Whitley Lodge enter the next stage of their education fully prepared and equipped to tackle new challenges with confidence and a positive mindset. The purpose of our curriculum is to:
ENGAGE our pupils by providing learning opportunities that are responsive to individual starting points, interests and needs.
ENCOURAGE our children to take the lead in their own learning, building confidence and guiding our little learners to explore new ideas, think about problems, take risks, make links and seek challenge.
EXCITE our pupils by offering a stimulating environment and meaningful experiences that will ignite a passion and enthusiasm for learning.
ESTABLISH high levels of curiosity, collaboration and cooperation hand in hand with clear rules and routines that enable children to become highly adept at managing their own behaviour in the classroom and in social situations.
ENABLE EXPRESSION by equipping our children with the knowledge and skills they need to express themselves with confidence and in a meaning.
At Whitley Lodge our curriculum has been carefully crafted with consideration given to our children, our locality and our community. Guided by the Educational Programmes and adhering to all safeguarding & welfare requirements set out in the EYFS Statutory Framework, we provide an ambitious, engaging and well-structured curriculum designed in a sequential way to ensure progress towards the end of reception Early Learning Goals.
Our provision is underpinned by a complementary relationship between adult led, adult-initiated and child led learning. We use a continuous cycle of observation, assessment and planning/teaching, alongside structured and systematic lessons and guided group work to offer a balanced approach.
