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

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.