Learning & Development
Lechlade Little Learners aims to develop a child’s feeling of security, independence, self-worth and confidence in a stimulating environment where children can take pleasure in learning. During each session, we operate a free flow approach, which allows the children to be in control of what they would like to play with and where they would like to play. Staff setup provocations to interest and entice the children and allow their curiosity and imagination to run free. The children are also able to self-select toys and resources throughout the session. Both our indoor and outdoor areas help to support children in the seven areas of learning and development of the Early Years Foundation Stage. We always ensure the seven areas of learning and development are covered with the resources on offer and use our own knowledge of the children to develop learning experiences throughout the day.
Lechlade Little Learners Curriculum
Intent
Lechlade Little Learners aim to develop a child’s feeling of security, independence, self-worth and confidence in a stimulating environment where they can foster a love of learning. We want children to be exposed to new activities, environments and experiences, from social skills and creative expression to exploring the world around them. We build on the strengths and interests of each child, helping build a solid foundation on which they can develop their futures. We want children to be actively involved and motivated in their learning and creative in their own thinking.
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We provide the crucial first step in children’s learning and educational journey.
Implement
Everything we do at Little Learners forms part of our curriculum and at the centre of everything is the children. We use children’s interests, experiences and staff’s knowledge of child development to enrich children’s learning and development and extend the understanding of the children in our setting. Our curriculum is like a jigsaw puzzle, each piece is part of a bigger picture.
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Impact
Children feel happy, safe and secure at preschool and in the transition to school.
Children are confident in their own abilities and feel confident with their own ideas.
Children have a love for learning and gaining knowledge.
Children are aware of emotions and can self-regulate.
