Care and learning
The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) is the statutory framework that sets the standards for all Early Years providers.
The framework promotes teaching and learning to ensure children are ready for school and gives children the broad range of knowledge and skills that provide the right foundation for future progress throughout school and life.
The EYFS is divided in to 7 areas:
Personal, Social and Emotional Development;
Communication and Language; Literacy;
Physical Development;Mathematics; Understanding the World and Expressive Arts and Design
As a nursery we continually observe, listen to and assess the children in our care. This enables us to record their achievements and plan activities that will extend each individual child’s learning and development.
On arrival at the nursery:
To ensure your child's arrival at nursery is as stress free as possible, we suggest the following:
- Encourage your child to walk in rather than be carried
- Help him/her to remove their coats and hang them up.
- Say goodbye, wave and go promptly.
Remember that parting from your child the first few times can be difficult for both of you, but your child is in good hands. if your child does not settle or becomes too distressed we will contact you.
We encourage the children to be independent as possible. This includes being able to dress themselves, take themselves to the toilet etc. therefore, the following would be helpful:
- Avoid belts, dungarees, difficult buttons or poppers.
- Dress your child in simple clothing, e.g shorts or trousers with elasticated waist, T-shirts and sweatshirts.
- Bring a spare set of clothing in a named bag.
- Please name any item of clothing yor child may take off.
Our vison and Ethos
At Little Acorns Day Nursery and Montessori School we want all of our children to be happy, confident and have a love for learning and trying new experiences. Little Acorns provides a home from home environment for children, their families and staff.
At Little Acorns Day Nursery and Montessori School we emphasis the unique individuality of each child, focusing on their needs and talents and interests. We believe that children learn best when they are happy and engaged in high quality activities. At Little Acorns these are a mix of play opportunities and using the Montessori teaching method. We support every unique child achieve their full potential.
We also believe that providing a safe, secure and stimulating environment provides the opportunity for each child to be given the best possible start in their learning journey, teaching them skills to support their wellbeing now and giving them the best start for a successful future.
Our Values
L Learning- showing a love to learn
I Integrity- doing the right thing, even if nobody is watching.
T Thriving, reaching for the stars and beyond
T Teamwork, supporting each other to be our best
L Love what we do and being part of the Little Acorns family
E Engagement- being interesting and interested
A Achieving great results, no matter how big or small the task
C Caring for each other always
O Outdoors, having a passion for the natural environment
R Respect- Respecting and celebrating what makes us all unique
N Nice- It’s nice to be nice and kind to be kind
S Security- feeling safe and confident to be ourselves