The Learning Experience

The activities at Westborough Pre-School are planned to give attention to the seven areas of learning outlined in ‘The Early Years Foundation Stage’ (EYFS). The EYFS is a mandatory framework for all Ofsted registered childcare providers. It was developed to ensure that all childcare services provide a safe, secure and stimulating environment for children.

 

We support children’s learning through carefully planned play activities that are fun and appropriate to their needs. All of these activities will link to the seven key areas of learning in some way so we can ensure that every child's learning experience is varied, relevant and enjoyable!

 

The seven key areas of learning are:

 

• Personal, Social and Emotional Development;
• Communication and Language;
• Physical Development;
• Literacy;
• Mathematics
• Understanding the World; and
• Expressive Arts and Design.

Observations

Observing and monitoring children within the Pre-School is a key tool in allowing us to plan individually for every child. We believe that careful planning is required to ensure that play at our pre-school is high quality.

 

Observations of each child are evaluated and linked to the Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum. This allows for every child's individual development to be monitored and their progress recorded in their individual Learning Profile. This is a record of your child’s interests, significant achievements and progress throughout their time with us and we encourage you to access your child’s profile at any time.