At Crestwood Pre-school we have devised our own curriculum based upon the “Early Years Foundation Stage Development Matters” and upon what our local infant schools would like our children to be able to achieve before joining them. Each year we evaluate our bespoke curriculum based upon the current cohort of children and adjust it accordingly. We understand that each child develops differently, and we ensure each child’s next steps are individual to them so they can progress through the curriculum at their own pace. We observe children weekly, and our staff expertly support children to learn through play, based upon their interests. We share our observations via our confidential online learning journals and incorporate parent’s views, suggestions and ideas. We pride ourselves on having an “open door policy” so parents are welcome to come into the setting to chat with their child’s keyperson or manager whenever they need to, as well as at scheduled parent meetings. All this shared information is then incorporated into children’s next steps to ensure they are constantly learning. |