Play is a Child’s work..

The Early Years Foundation Stage is now part of the National Curriculum for England. It covers education for children aged from birth to five years and outlines the early learning goals which most children are expected to achieve by their fifth birthday.

At Daintry Hall we firmly believe that children learn most effectively through play. They learn through engaging with people and their environment using all their senses. The rural situation of the nursery itself provides a rich source of learning within the curriculum, where children are encouraged to explore and investigate their surroundings. These early experiences lay a secure foundation for children’s future learning. All six areas for development are equally important and depend upon each other to support a rounded approach to child development:

The six areas of learning are...

Communication, Language & Literacy
Physical Development
Creative Development
Personal, Social & Emotional Development
Problem Solving, Reasoning & Numeracy

Planning involves the nursery team, parents and children creating a broad, balanced & flexible curriculum, which encourages child initiated play, supported by an adult to ensure each child’s individual needs are met. A Dance & French Teacher offer weekly lessons for the children within the nursery during term time alongside a Music & Movement class, ‘Jo Jingles’, which complement the nursery curriculum.

A Developmental Profile is compiled during your child’s time with us at Daintry Hall. Photographs and observations are compiled at different stages; parents are encouraged to contribute to this alongside the Key Person. As your child leaves the nursery and makes the transition to school or another setting, the profile is yours to keep to share with other professionals and as a reminder of your child’s time at Daintry Hall!