Our Curriculum

Characteristics of Effective Learning ​

To support learning and development, we have a rigorous, exciting, engaging, and varied curriculum at The Chelsea Nursery.  We ensure that our environment and delivery of the curriculum incorporates the three characteristics of effective teaching and learning: ​

• Playing and Exploring ​
• Active Learning ​
• Creating and Thinking Critically

 

The Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum applies to children from birth to the end of Reception.  It is based upon four principles: ​

A Unique Child: every child is a competent learner

Positive Relationships: children learn to be strong and independent.

Enabling Environments: supporting and extending a child’s development

Learning and Development: three prime and four specific areas of learning and development​

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Prime Areas (universal and independent of specific areas)        

• Communication and Language
• Physical Development
• Personal, Social and Emotional Development

 

Specific Areas

• Literacy
• Mathematics
• Understanding the World
• Expressive Art and Design                                  

Children who are secure in the prime areas will have a firm foundation to master skills within the specific areas of learning.