Preschool (Ages 2-3)

Nursery (Ages 3-4)

Reception (Ages 4-5)

The curriculum covers seven areas of learning, consisting of three prime areas and four specific areas. All areas of learning and development are important and interconnected. The curriculum also develops the three key characteristics of effective learning: playing, active learning, creating and thinking critically. These areas of learning and key characteristics are used to plan activities for the children based on their individual development, interest and learning needs. The areas of learning are delivered through a combination of planned, purposeful play, with a balance of adult led and child-initiated independent activities, and more focused whole-class teaching sessions and small-guided group work. Learning takes place both in the classroom and outdoors.