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Toddlers between 2-3 years, like to explore,
investigate and question the world around them. This area of the
nursery aims to provide your child with lots of stimulus to help
extend their learning whilst working within the Early Years Foundation
stage. Children have time to join in with activities that are as
much fun as possible along with spending short periods of the day
with the older children.
Social skills are developed in small groups through
painting and creative activities were toddlers develop their skills
of expression. Books and jigsaws are on offer for those quieter
more relaxed periods of the day which can be shared with or without
an adult. The children use construction materials daily to build
and explore opportunities using different materials. This contributes
to their developing co–ordination and spacial awareness. There
are plenty of outside play opportunities during the day to develop
gross motor skills and let off a bit of steam…
A separate area is provided for sleeping if your
toddler needs to have a rest after lunch or anytime of the day.
As your child reaches the next steps of their
development they will start to integrate into the pre-school group
for short periods of the day to help them settle into a more structured
routine.
When your child joins this group their day is
carefully planned by our experienced nursery nurses. Children three
and over are given opportunities to learn through play in a stimulating
and attractive environment. Our nursery is guided by the Early Years
Foundation Stage Curriculum, which allows children to develop and
progress at their own rate.
Children enjoy the company of other children
their own age and are encouraged to work in both small and large
groups to enhance their social skills. Adult interaction allows
children to build on their experiences along with developing communication
skills and co-operation with others.
There are lots of hands on experiences to help
stimulate natural curiosity such as painting, jelly play, sand &
water play and modelling activities to develop creative skills.
Outside the children engage in lots of physical play alongside having
the chance to help with the growing of vegetables in our garden.
We have built up strong liaisons with the local
schools so the transition from nursery is as smooth as possible
-this enables the children to build new friendships and broaden
their experiences in their future school life. Every child will
be given a portfolio of their observations and achievements to take
with them when they leave the nursery - this contains useful information
alongside your comments and allows other professionals to further
promote the child’s development.
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