Much of what the children do at playgroup is based on a curriculum, which enables children to progress towards the early learning goals of the Early Years Foundation Stage. The curriculum recognises that all children are different and develop at different rates. There are six areas of learning which are equally important and inter-connected:

• Personal, Social and Emotional Development
• Communication, Language and Literacy
• Problem Solving, Reasoning and Numeracy
• Knowledge and Understanding of the World
• Physical Development
• Creative Development

Playgroup sessions are filled with activities and experiences, both indoors and outdoors, that will enable the children to develop. Each of the activities will have an underlying educational purpose, but the total emphasis is on fun and learning through play. This has been shown to be the most beneficial way for a child to learn and develop interests. We constantly observe and assess the children to ensure that they are achieving and making progress during their time with us.

Early Years Foundation Stage

The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) is based around four Themes:

• A Unique Child
• Positive Relationships
• Enabling Environments
• Learning and Development

Each Theme is linked to an important Principle:

    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.

News Letters

Newsletters are produced at the beginning of each half term to keep parents informed of each term's themes. Children are encouraged to bring in an item relating to the current topic, which is displayed and discussed with the other children during the session. Detailed curriculum plans and other guidance are displayed on the notice board and information table for parents.

"The pre-school has the use of a purpose built room and a very good outdoor area. Activities are well resourced,           
with high quality play and learning materials. These have a positive impact on the children's good learning            
and clear progress against the early learning goals. Resources are appropriate for all ages and stages            
of development, and the planning ensures their effective and imaginative use to support learning.”           

Ofsted December 2010                                                 

Bozeat Pre-school Playgroup aims to provide equality of opportunity to all children and staff are proactive in responding to individual needs. Each child is encouraged to progress at his/her own rate and supported by a key person. We work in liaison with other professionals and operate in accordance with the government’s Code of Practice. If you would like to discuss your own child’s particular needs, please speak to the play leader.

"There are some very good partnerships with outside agencies, especially support from           
the local authority and for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities.”           

Ofsted December 2010