Curriculum | littlethetfordacorns

Curriculum 2024-2025

Knowledge and Understanding of the World - Begin to understand that you are part of a wider world

To increase knowledge of the world around them
To begin to realise the diversity of the world
To talk about their communities and become a part of them – pre-school, the village and the wider community
To learn about different cultures

Physical Development - Your physical potential is limitless

To begin to show increasing stability and balance, spatial awareness, co-ordination and agility
To start to understand how to care for their own selves – healthy eating, personal care needs, exercise and hygiene
To show an increasing confidence and ability with fine motor control
To show increasing control over large muscle movements

Forest School Curriculum - Embrace a love of the great outdoors

To develop resilience and critical thinking skills
To build strong, healthy bodies and minds
To develop confident learners who are inquisitive and curious
To be part of a community
To care for and show knowledge of the natural world

Mathematical Development – Develop an understanding of number, shape and space

To show some understanding of spatial reasoning
To have a good idea about what 0 – 5 means and looks like
To experiment with their own marks, symbols and numerals
To know some mathematical language
To show an understanding of mathematical concepts
To make and follow a pattern using loose parts
To count confidently

Characteristics of effective teaching and learning

To follow their curiosities and be playful and inquisitive
To be persistent, take on new challenges and enjoy every achievement
Through playing and exploring, start to have their own interests and thinking

Communication and Language Development -Have a voice

To be able to engage in back-and-forth interactions
To feel confident to share thoughts, ideas and feelings
To learn new words regularly and develop a vast vocabulary

Expressive Arts and Design – to develop creativity and imagination

To be able to express themselves in different ways
To be part of pretend play
To engage in playing music and singing
To be introduced to some famous artists and musicians
To develop imagination and creativity
To explore a range of media

Literacy – To develop a lifelong love for literature

To show an increasing confidence and ability with fine motor control
To attempt to write their name
To explore different ways of making marks
Phase 1 phonics
To recognise their own names
To start to notice words and letters in the environment and in books
To show an enthusiasm for books and reading for pleasure
To begin to show some language comprehension

Personal, Social and Emotional Development - Develop a strong sense of self and well-being

To develop a positive sense of self
To have respect for personal items and preschool resources
To learn how to form strong and supportive relationships•
To not be afraid to make mistakes
To recognise their own feelings and those of others
To begin to effectively manage their own emotions
To persist when met with a challenge
To be confident in their own abilities
To gain the skills to co-operate and begin to resolve conflict

Our Intent

This curriculum has been put together using the Development Matters guidance, the learning programmes set out in the Statutory Framework and our own goals for this year's cohort.

We have thought about what we would like to see our children achieve when they get to the end of the year and how we can get them to that point.

We use in-the-moment planning, so staff are highly skilled in spotting teachable moments and extending each child's learning. We do not have a set way of getting each child from A to B, as each child will learn in a different way and at a different level. Instead, we tailor the learning as we go along and ultimately this will hopefully see more children attaining high levels of achievement. We do some adult-led activities; these are often activities that need more support when first introduced or activities that are less open-ended and more specific. We use the environment and the resources to provide opportunities for all children to be curious and explore. We set out provocations that spark interest and inspire learning.

We record as many interactions and learning opportunities as possible on our white board.