Our aims for the teaching and learning of Early Years relate to the principles in the Framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage Practice Guidance.

We aim:

• To provide a rich and varied environment that will challenge and stimulate children’s curiosity and imagination both indoors and outdoors

• To develop positive attitudes towards learning and to display high levels of motivation

• To develop independence and responsibility within a supportive and secure environment

• To place an emphasis on positive and caring human relationships

• To develop each child’s self-esteem through praise and encouragement

• To provide first-hand experiences and encourage children through purposeful play

• To begin to build links between home and school, valuing the contribution that parents make to their child’s education

• To provide equal opportunities for learning irrespective of gender, race, cultural background or special needs

• To provide a varied and challenging curriculum in accordance with the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage seven areas of Learning and Development

• To educate the whole child emotionally, socially, intellectually, physically and spiritually

• To carefully plan to meet the needs of individual children