At Kids World Nursery we follow the British Early Years Foundation Stages Curriculum (EYFS) and are guided by the principles of Montessori. This is because we believe in taking a balanced approach to learning, giving you peace of mind by giving your child the tools to have fun and develop.
What is the British Early Years Foundation Stage?
It is the standard for learning used in the UK for children from birth to the age of 5 years old.
We follow the British Early Foundation Stage Curriculum (EYFS) incorporating the 7 areas of learning through planned activities and free play, including:
- Personal, Social & Emotional Development
- Communication & Language
- Physical Development
- Literacy
- Mathematics
- Understanding the World
- Art & Design
What is Montessori?
Montessori is a teaching method whereby every child is treated with respect and given freedom, within limits. Each child is allowed to develop naturally at his/her own pace. The classroom is prepared to encourage the child’s own natural desire to learn. Learning is encouraged by giving the child the opportunity to be spontaneous and engage in meaningful activities under the guidance of a trained teacher.
There are 5 main principles of Montessori:
1 – Respect of the child
2 – The Absorbent Mind
3 – Sensitive Periods
4 – The Prepared Environment
5 – Auto Education
What it means for your child
At Kids World Nursery your child will have the opportunity to be free to choose from the different sections around the classroom and encouraged to complete his/her chosen activity. Through this work they will develop concentration, motivation, persistence, discipline and a lifelong love of learning. By giving children the freedom of choice, movement, speech and opinion within a well-structured environment, they become eager to learn and are independent and self-confident.