The Nursery Curriculum

Kinderworld is a Nursery School within a Day Nursery setting, which gives working parents, in particular, the advantage of knowing that their 3-5 year old child is receiving Nursery Education for the Foundation Stage, in addition to all day care. We are Inspected by Ofsted, and have an excellent report. We can accept Nursery Grants as part payment of fees.

Nursery Schools are generally open in the mornings only, and during term times, but we are open all the year and children benefit from Nursery Education both in the morning and the afternoon. We teach the children for a total of at least 2'/2 hours each day (which is equivalent to the usual attendance at morning Nursery School from 9-12 with a half hour break).

At Kinderworld Day Nursery there are breaks for milk, story, lunch and play during the day and the children are able to concentrate more easily than in some formalised Nursery School settings, to fact we believe that the continuity of learning is enhanced by the fact that we are open for 51 weeks of the year, and, apart from family holidays, children have a steady input of knowledge in a less formal atmosphere man an intense Nursery School environment, followed by long holiday breaks which can lead to the child forgetting what has been learned. Children at the Nursery level benefit greatly from our approach to Early Years Learning.

Most children come to the Nursery with a wealth of experience to draw upon. They have learnt about people and their environment and have begun to develop many of the skills they need to operate in their world, but it is the task of the Practitioners to build on this experience to extend their learning.

Children attending who require a sleep after lunch can do so between 12.30 p.m. and 2 p.m. in the quiet room where beds are provided.

The 0-2 year olds receive love, comfort and security in a happy small unit, along with stimulation where learning through sensory and exploratory play using a wide range of toys and equipment is the key issue, preparing them for the activities to come when they reach 2 years.

For 2-year olds, learning through play forms the basis of daily activity. To provide this, we have a high standard of varied toys and aids to develop physical activities, manipulative skills, discrimination, role-play and creativity. There are bricks, games, tricycles, cars, dolls, books, paints, glue, dressing-up clothes, puzzles, a climbing frame etc.

There are open areas for physical play and cosy comers for quieter activities. Typically, stories are read in one of these areas or the library where soft chairs and carpeting give a relaxed atmosphere to snuggle down with a book.

Practitioners plan for under three's using the government framework called Birth to Three Matters.

The Birth to Three Matters framework supports children in their earliest years, this stage in their life is very important to their later development.

The Framework has been organised into four sections known as "Aspects". Each aspect has been sub-divided into four components. Kinderworld practitioners will use these in their planning. The four aspects are:

The Birth to Three Matters Framework is not a formal curriculum, but assists staff use observations to help plan activities and put toys that are of particular interest to your child.

You can get more information about Birth to the Three Matters Framework here

The Foundation Stage begins when the children reach 3 years old, Kinderworld receives grant funding for the education of these children who are aged three to five, and we deduct this from the nursery fees which parents pay.

The Nursery Staff (Practitioners) at Kinderworld plan activities and experiences that help each child make progress in their development and learning. Young children will have had a wide range of different experiences and will have a wide range of skills and interests when they join us for the Foundation Stage. We provide a well planned and resourced curriculum to take their learning forward and we provide opportunities for all children to succeed in an atmosphere of care and of feeling valued. All children who are aged three to five have the opportunity to take part in our Foundation Stage (pre-school) Education which we provide each morning and afternoon.

Kinderworld Practitioners monitor each child's progress throughout the foundation stage to ensure they are making progress and that particular difficulties in any of the areas of learning, whatever the cause, are identified and addressed. Prompt and appropriate action at this stage could help prevent children from developing learning difficulties later in their school career. There will be a small number of children in the Foundation Stage who have special educational needs or disabilities that will require specific provision. At Kinderworld we acknowledge that it is essential that these children are identified as soon as possible and that appropriate support must be provided. Other children may be more able and need activities mat offer an appropriate challenge. Monitoring of each child's progress throughout the Foundation Stage will also ensure that their achievements can be celebrated.

The curriculum for the Foundation Stage underpins all future learning by supporting, fostering, promoting and developing children's:

• Personal, social and emotional well-being
• Language and communication
• Positive attitudes and dispositions towards their learning
• Reading and writing
• Social skills
• Mathematics
• Attention skills and persistence
• Knowledge and understanding of the world
• Physical development
• Creative development

Look at the Qualifications and Curriculum Authority Website at www.qca.org.uk and Department for education and employment web site at www.dfee.gov.uk for more about the Foundation Stage Curriculum.

At Kinderworld Bournemouth we also introduce simple French for the older children through games and videos, as children are highly receptive to language at the pre-school age. Children are not pressurised, because learning should be fun. Under-5s have absorbent minds, a natural curiosity and enthusiasm. These must be encouraged.

The development of knowledge includes looking at the environment, studying through themes and interest tables as well as exchanging news. We hope that children and parents will participate in bringing in articles for discussion as well as providing any topics of interest. This exchange of ideas develops active minds.