CURRICULUM
At Brookside Preschool, our curriculum is shaped by children's interests, the changing seasons and the natural world. We believe children learn best through meaningful, play-based experiences that spark curiosity, encourage exploration and nurture a lifelong love of learning.
Each day offers a balance of child-initiated play, small group experiences and carefully planned adult-led activities. Our priority is to ensure every child enjoys a happy, engaging introduction to education while developing the confidence, resilience and independence to become capable learners.
We recognise that children begin learning from birth and develop at their own unique pace. Our experienced team creates a stimulating environment where children have time to explore, experiment, practise new skills and build on what they already know. Learning is carefully adapted to each child's stage of development, ensuring everyone feels challenged, supported and successful.
Our curriculum follows the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), the statutory framework for children from birth to five years. Through play, exploration and positive relationships, children develop across seven areas of learning.
The three prime areas provide the foundations for all future learning:
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Communication and Language
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Personal, Social and Emotional Development
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Physical Development
As children grow in confidence and capability, they are supported to develop within the four specific areas:
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Literacy
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Mathematics
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Understanding the World
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Expressive Arts and Design
At Brookside, we understand that children make the greatest progress when they feel safe, happy and inspired. Our experienced practitioners carefully adapt learning opportunities to meet individual needs, recognising that every child learns differently. With children aged from two to school age, our key group times are tailored to each stage of development, ensuring activities are appropriate, engaging and meaningful for every child.
To find out more about the Early Years Foundation Stage and Development Matters, please visit the official guidance using the links below.
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