"Children of all abilities, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, make choices about what they want to do. They move around well-planned rooms, selecting resources that they are interested in. Children enjoy a range of activities that staff plan to support their curiosity. They are encouraged to become independent learners and develop confidence. "
Investigators
The Investigators room is a warm and inviting environment for children from the age of approx. 2 years to approx. 3 years of age. There is a maximum of 20 children per session with a minimum 5:1 child to adult ratio. The room is full of pockets of wonder with authentic resources ready for the children to explore. We provide stimulating and fun activities for the children to investigate and explore whilst satisfying their growing need to learn about the world and its surroundings.
The daily routine includes a mixture of structured and free play, craft and messy play, circle time for stories and singing together with music, movement and dancing . These ensure that the children are exposed to all the areas of learning and development within the Early Years Foundation Stage guidance. Our experienced staff cater for each child’s individual needs with the emphasis on learning through play. So rather than being given a toy with a fixed identity which shapes how a child should play with it we provide ordinary, real life items made from natural materials. Having these items encourages the children to go back to basics and have to figure out what each item is for and how to use it. The children have free access to our amazing outdoor adventure playground, giving them the opportunity to exercise their muscles in the fresh air. They all really enjoy the rope ladder, climbing frame and the slide!
We implement the Curiosity Approach as well as the Early Years Foundation Stage framework to plan for children’s individual development and next steps. All children have a ‘Learning Journal’ detailing this with lots of lovely photographs showing your child enjoying their time at Nursery.
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