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In
the baby room the infants are given lots of
personal attention which is easily facilitated
by a high staff ratio. Babies are cuddled and
nursed just as they would at home, and feel so
relaxed and comfortable in this caring
environment. As with the older children there
will be planned themes to provide new and
interesting activities. Books and rhymes are
read to the children and music and singing is an
everyday activity. When the weather permits,
babies will be able to sleep in the fresh air
out in the garden, otherwise they sleep in their
own cot or bed |
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As
the children grow and require more complex toys
and activities for their developing
concentration span, they will gradually move
into the toddler area. This provides for more
adventurous activities such as role-play and
construction. We adults may describe water and
sand as ‘messy play’ but it is a wonderful
experience for learning the properties of water
and the construction potential of sand! The wide
range of toys and equipment allow the children
the opportunity to explore and become confident
under our careful guidance. We continue to
record the progress your child makes so that you
are aware of how he or she is progressing at any
time. This record becomes even more valuable in
years to come when you reflect on how he or she
changed from baby to child.
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Pre-School |
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Some time after the age of three,
children will become more interested in
developing literacy and numeracy skills.
We have ensured that the work covers the
Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) so
that children are prepared for their
entry into primary school
which should commence at least a term
after a child’s fifth birthday. Each
child develops at his/her own individual
pace in the various areas and we take
account of this when deciding when a
child is ready to benefit from the
slightly more structured pre-school
setting. Children approaching four will
be able to spend increasing amounts of
time working towards the Early Learning
Goals but it is always made to be
enjoyable. They will have the
opportunity to use the computer for some
of the activities, and will therefore no
doubt be able to teach their parents a
thing or two! |
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