Our Curriculum

At Thorngumbald Preschool we value children’s independence, self-awareness and confidence so that they become independent learners.
We encourage children to be confident communicators, expressing their own needs and feelings, and have respect for each other.
We encourage healthy life choices and independence in self care.

INTENT

• To build respectful relationships with others
• To show confidence and self esteem
• Be outgoing and try new experiences
• To express their needs and ask for help
• To be able to follow instructions and recall events
• To be independent in self care, hygiene routines and have an awareness of healthy life choices

IMPLEMENT

Children will learn through play in an enriched, friendly, nurturing environment and by using the 7 areas of learning.

IMPACT

• Through repetition of developing skills and knowledge
• With consistent observations, planning and assessment
• Working in close partnership with Parents/Carers and other Professionals

We use Tapestry, an online learning journal, to record what the children are doing throughout the week. This presents an opportunity not only for us to share with parents what the children are doing, but also for parents to share with us what they are doing at home.

The Early Years Foundation Stage requires that we supply parents and carers with a short summary of their children’s development in the three prime areas of learning and development: personal, social and emotional development; physical development; and communication and language, when a child is aged between 24-36 months. This is called the Two-Year Check. The key worker is responsible for completing the check using information from ongoing observational assessments carried out as part of our everyday practice, taking account of the views and contributions of parents and other professionals.

Once a week we offer a library session where the children are able to choose a book to take home and share with their family. When they bring back their book the following week, the children are encouraged to talk about the story have read and tell us what they think about it!