Brain based and accelerated learning
At Kinderoos we provide children with an element of routine, daily exercise and activities that improve their skill for learning and ability to concentrate. The majority of the children participate in challenging activities designed for beyond their age as we do not believe you can put a ceiling on any individual child’s capabilities. This programme of development works alongside the government Early Years Foundation Stage framework.
Early Years Foundation Stage (Birth to Five)
This framework becomes statutory from September 2008. Kinderoos began to phase it in April 2007.
Children work to this framework (Early Learning Goals) until the end of their first (Reception) year at school. Children attending Kinderoos (depending on length of enrolment) generally meet their Early Learning Goals before they leave us for Reception.
The principles which guide the work of all early years practitioners are grouped into four themes:
- A Unique Child – every child is a competent learner from birth who can be resilient, capable, confident and self-assured.
- Positive Relationships – children learn to be strong and independent from a base of loving and secure relationships with parents and/or a key person.
- Enabling Environments – the environment plays a key role in supporting and extending children’s development and learning.
- Learning and Development – children develop and learn in different ways and at different rates and all areas of Learning and Development are equally important and inter-connected.
Personal, Social and Emotional Development
Children will be provided with experiences and support which will help them to develop a positive sense of themselves and of others; respect for others; social skills; and a positive disposition to learn. Kinderoos will ensure support for children’s emotional well-being to help them to know themselves and what they can do.
Communication, Language and Literacy
Children’s learning and competence in communicating, speaking and listening, being read to and beginning to read and write must be supported and extended. They will be provided with opportunity and encouragement to use their skills in a range of situations and for a range of purposes, and be supported in developing the confidence and disposition to do so.
Problem Solving, Reasoning and Numeracy
Children will be supported in developing their understanding of Problem Solving, Reasoning and Numeracy in a broad range of contexts in which they can explore, enjoy, learn, practise and talk about their developing understanding. They will be provided with opportunities to practise and extend their skills in these areas and to gain confidence and competence in their use.
Knowledge and Understanding of the World
Children will be supported in developing the knowledge, skills and understanding that help them to make sense of the world. Their learning will be supported through offering opportunities for them to use a range of tools safely; encounter creatures, people, plants and objects in their natural environments and in real-life situations; undertake practical ‘experiments’; and work with a range of materials.
Physical Development
The physical development of babies and young children shall be encouraged through the provision of opportunities for them to be active and interactive and to improve their skills of coordination, control, manipulation and movement. They will be supported in using all of their senses to learn about the world around them and to make connections between new information and what they already know. They will be supported in developing an understanding of the importance of physical activity and making healthy choices in relation to food.
Creative Development
Children’s creativity shall be extended by the provision of support for their curiosity, exploration and play. They will be provided with opportunities to explore and share their thoughts, ideas and feelings, for example, through a variety of art, music, movement, dance, imaginative and role-play activities, mathematics, and design and technology.
The above information is from the EYFS guidelines and further information on the Early Years Foundation Stage Framework can be found at the following website:
www.standards.dfes.gov.uk/eyfs
