Early Years Foundation Stage
Our Curriculum & Approach to Learning
At LearnAid Nursery, our experienced and dedicated practitioners are committed to making every child's learning and development journey engaging, meaningful and enjoyable.
Our curriculum is guided by the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and enriched by our Islamic ethos and values. We carefully plan a wide range of purposeful activities and experiences that respond to children's individual interests, needs and stages of development, while giving them plenty of opportunities to explore, make choices and learn through play.
We believe children learn best when they are happy, curious and actively involved in their learning. Our practitioners therefore create stimulating environments and experiences that encourage children to investigate, ask questions, communicate, problem-solve, use their imagination and develop increasing independence.
The Seven Areas of Learning
Our provision supports children's learning and development across all seven areas of the EYFS:
Communication and Language – developing children's listening, understanding, vocabulary and confidence in communicating with others.
Personal, Social and Emotional Development – supporting children to develop positive relationships, confidence, independence, resilience and an understanding of their own feelings and those of others.
Physical Development – providing opportunities to develop movement, coordination, balance, strength, fine motor skills and increasing independence in everyday tasks.
Literacy – developing children's enjoyment of stories, books, rhymes, conversations, mark-making and early reading and writing skills.
Mathematics – introducing children to numbers, counting, patterns, shapes, measures and mathematical thinking through meaningful everyday experiences and play.
Understanding the World – encouraging children to explore and develop curiosity about people, communities, nature, technology and the world around them.
Expressive Arts and Design – giving children opportunities to express their creativity and imagination through art, music, movement, role play, construction and a variety of materials.
Learning Through an Islamic Ethos
Our Islamic ethos and values are naturally incorporated into children's everyday learning experiences.
Through age-appropriate stories, discussions, activities and experiences, children are introduced to Islamic manners and values, Sunnah, duas, the beautiful Names of Allah and positive character, including kindness, honesty, patience, gratitude, respect, sharing and caring for others.
Where appropriate, we connect Islamic learning to children's current topics and EYFS experiences. This helps children understand that their faith, values and learning are connected to the world they experience around them.
We also encourage children to develop an understanding and respect for the different people, cultures and communitiesthat make up the diverse world in which they live.
Every Child Is Unique
We recognise that no two children learn and develop in exactly the same way.
Our practitioners observe children's progress, interests and emerging needs and use this knowledge to provide experiences that appropriately support and challenge each individual child.
Through a combination of child-led play, adult-guided activities, positive interactions and carefully planned learning environments, we help children build upon what they already know and develop the confidence to take their next steps.
Building Strong Foundations for the Future
Our goal is not simply to prepare children for their next room or for school. We want to help develop confident, curious, independent and enthusiastic lifelong learners.
Through positive relationships, meaningful experiences, high expectations and a nurturing environment, we aim to give every child the strongest possible foundations from which to flourish.
With our dedicated practitioners, EYFS-based curriculum and strong Islamic ethos, parents can feel confident that their little learners are being cared for, supported, challenged and encouraged to reach their individual potential.
LearnAid Nursery – Learn, Play and Grow.