Introduction

The next room has a balance of purposeful play and fun education activities, creating a stimulating day for each child and for their particular needs.  The carefully planned day provides a wide variety of learning activities that children enjoy, enabling their confidence, knowledge and understanding to flourish.

The foundation stage begins at the age of three, following an early years curriculum that is based on the six early learning areas.  Gradual preparation makes for a positive transition when the time comes to start school.

The planned activities offer opportunities for social interaction, children enjoy participating in individual and group discussions.  We encourage discussion, giving each child an important feeling of involvement.

Children are encouraged to participate in activities, which are stimulating as well as being full of fun; these include: topics, group and individual art and craft activities, matching and sequencing, memory recall games, imaginative play, sand and water play, group singing and action songs, music and movement, group and individual story time, construction games and puzzles.  These are some of the activities enjoyed, providing valuable learning experiences for your children, as well as aiding in all areas of their development.

Children have individual assessments and evaluations that record their progress.  Children are encouraged to respect one another, develop friendships, understand their feelings and feel positive about themselves, tidy up between activities, share and take turns and become break time helpers.

When your child is ready we begin visits to the next age group.  The visits are important ensuring that your child gains confidence enabling them to enjoy the beginning of the next stage of progress with a smooth transition into a new group.