Pre-School Curriculum
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Springwell Pre-School
Our Curriculum
Our curriculum provides opportunities for children to enjoy learning, grow in confidence and to progress towards early learning goals, as detailed in the Early Years Foundation Stage framework, in a safe, happy, caring and stimulating environment.
Prime areas
- Personal, Social & Emotional Development
- Communication & Language
- Physical Development
Springwell Pre-School
Specific areas
Literacy; Mathematics; Understanding the World; Expressive Arts and Design, plus nurturing Characteristics of Effective Learning, such as:
- painting/mark-making/chalking – encourages early writing skills, creativity and imagination.
- collage/junk modelling/construction/puzzles – helps with hand-eye co-ordination.
- sand/playdough/cornflour/water – stimulates sensory awareness and basic maths.
- role play/dressing up – encourages conversation, imagination and social skills.
- singing/story-telling/music – encourages communication and early literacy skills.
- dance & movement/sit & ride vehicles, outside play – encourages co-ordination, core stability and playing co-operatively.
We also hold ‘Stay & Play’ sessions; annual Sports Morning; Nativity service; and have special visitors from within the community, such as police officers, fire fighters and the school crossing patrol.
Springwell Pre-School
Our Team
We have a permanent team of eight staff, most of whom work on a part-time yet regular basis to ensure continuity for the children.
All staff have up-to-date training in the Safeguarding of Children and Paediatric First Aid. Basic Makaton signing is used by all staff, with one staff member having a broader knowledge.