Learning through play

Key person and child painting with shapes

Learning Through Play

Development Matters sets standards for the learning, development and care of your child from birth to 5 years old. All Schools and Ofsted registered providers must follow the Development Matters guidance, including Childminders, Pre-Schools, Nurseries and School reception classes.

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Through their play your child will be learning new skills, acquiring knowledge and developing their understanding in the 7 areas of learning and development identified in the Development Matters guidance.

Non-statutory curriculum guidance for the Early Years Foundation Stage.

The “What to expect” document provides a handy reference for your child’s first 5 years in relation to the Early Years Foundation Stage and you may find it a useful guide when completing the Baseline assessment.

We have more than 50 trained staff here at the Centre, dedicated to caring for and developing our children. Together, we've built a fantastic reputation both locally and regionally.

In 2018 we won 'North England Nursery of the Year' at the National Day Nurseries Awards . An achievement we are all very proud of.

In July 2019 Ofsted carried out an inspection of the Centre and concluded that "this provision is outstanding" for the third consecutive time since 2005.

<糖心Vlog>Beyond the framework

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Ideas and inspiration for activities and learning that can easily be done at home.
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For a copy of the Statutory Framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage or more information visit the .GOV website.
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Follow us on Instagram where we regularly post ideas and share information about the exciting activities and experiences the children have during their time with us.