Our Curriculum
The Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum (EYFS) sets out specific guidance related to ratios, health and safety provision and areas of learning and sets out our legal obligation as a registered provider.
Our Otters curriculum is based on the model we have developed over the past six year at our Old Basing setting with the EYFS as its foundation; building on top of this unique values, ethos and learning approach. The only statutory requirement with regards to reporting to parents are the 2 year progress check and the Reception Baseline Assessment. However, we know that feedback to parents is important and therefore choose to also report to our parents in the form of a ‘snapshot’ once per term (once a child has fully settled into nursery school life).
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There are 3 strands to our curriculum at Otters, these sit under an umbrella of ‘meaningful, purposeful, learning for life:
These 3 strands form the foundations for all that we do with our little ones. These strands, alongside the 7 areas of learning, are interwoven throughout each and every experience your little one has in their journey with us . Before putting any ideas or plans into action we consider the purpose for learning and the impact of the learning on our little ones. We love seeing our curriculum unfold and evolve throughout the year and particularly enjoying seeing our Otters learners develop during their time with us and beyond!
