Creative Explorers Day Nursery

Curriculum

At Creative Explorers, we believe in fostering a unique learning journey for each child, rather than using a set pedagogy.

Our approach is centred on nurturing children’s individual interests and guiding them toward their next developmental milestones. Our curriculum is thoughtfully crafted to align with these personalised pathways, all while drawing from the best educational and child development theories. For a deeper understanding of our educational philosophy, please explore our ethos.

Planning

At Creative Explorers, our approach to creating a dynamic learning environment involves two key elements: spontaneous, in-the-moment planning and our flexible weekly planner. We take into account not only the ever-changing needs of the children but also the broader context, including seasonal variations, cultural observances, and festive celebrations.

SEND

We take immense pride in our Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) offer, designed to provide comprehensive support to children with additional needs.

EXTRA CURRICULUM

Our extra-curricular activities are designed to complement our curriculum and provide your children with additional opportunities for growth, exploration, and fun. These activities not only nurture their creative spirits but also help them develop important life skills

Parent Partnerships

At Creative Explorers, we will hold family partnership in the highest regard. Our commitment to keeping you closely involved in your child’s developmental and learning journey will be evident through our regular communication channels. We will provide day-to-day snapshots of your child’s activities via our family app through pictures and will offer more comprehensive monthly assessments that delve into their interests and progress. Additionally, we will facilitate two parent communication meetings each year, where you can engage in in-depth discussions about your child’s development and learning with their assigned key person. As your child reaches the age of around 2 and a half, you can also anticipate a detailed progress report to further enrich your understanding of their growth and milestones

Curriculum

EYFS

Children develop more rapidly during the first five years of their lives more than any other time. That’s why they are called the foundation years – the building blocks for life! During these foundation years, children’s health, maternal, mental health, parenting style, learning activities and early education are all the influencing factors that can make a big difference to your child’s future.

Communication and Language

Involves children being provided with the opportunity to experience a language rich environment; develop confidence in expressing their wants, needs and feelings and being able to speak and listen in a variety of contexts.

Physical Development

Involves children being encouraged to be interactive and active in their learning and develop control, coordination and movement. They are supported in understanding the importance of physical activity and how to make informed healthy choices at meal times.

Personal, Social and Emotional Development

Involves supporting children in developing a strong, positive sense of themselves, and of others; form strong attachments and relationships and develop respect for others to develop their social skills and learn how to effectively manage their feelings. This area also supports the children in understanding appropriate behaviour and develops confidence in their own abilities.

Literacy

Encourages children to link sounds and letters and begin to read and write. Children are given access to a wide range of reading materials to ignite their interest.

Mathematics

Encourages opportunities to develop and improve counting skills, understanding and using numbers, calculating simple addition and subtraction problems and to describe shapes, space and measures.

Understanding the World

Involves supporting children in making sense of the world around them and their community by providing opportunities to explore, observe and find out about people, places, technology and the environment.

Expressive Arts and Design

Enables children to explore and play with a wide range of media and materials, as well as encouraging the sharing of thoughts, ideas and feelings through a variety of activities in art, music, movement, dance, role-play and design and technology.

Playing and Exploring

Supports children’s engagement and investigation and to experience things through being willing to ‘have a go’

Active Learning

Supports children’s motivation to learn by helping develop their concentration, ability and will to keep trying when challenges occur and celebration of completing a task.