Learning

Curriculum Overview

Our Curriculum is designed to cater perfectly to all children that attend Brook House Nursery. We have created our own Curriculum for each room of the setting, based on years of experience.

We are also using Development Matters (Non-statutory curriculum guidance for the Early Years Foundation Stage) September 2021 as a supporting document and our own unique 4 learning goals:

• Cooking Skills
• Allotment and gardening
• Feelings
• Self-care skills

Learning Through Play

• The aim of our curriculum is to equip children with the skills and knowledge they need to explore and understand the world around them. We believe that children grow and develop when they have access to a well thought out learning environment, engaged adults and the freedom to play, experiment, question, observe and discuss.
• The day is structured, but not rigidly so, and children are able to choose activities which have aroused their particular interest. Children learn new skills and knowledge through both adult and child led opportunities indoors and outside, including our allotment. 
• Children work at their own pace. Activities are tailored to individual ability, and children’s progress is reviewed regularly. Older children are actively encouraged to work individually or collaboratively, an invaluable skill when they leave to attend larger classes in primary schools.