1️⃣ CURRICULUM
Our Curriculum at Kiddicare Nursery
Our Curriculum at Kiddicare Nursery
At Kiddicare Nursery, our curriculum is designed to ensure children feel safe, secure, happy, and confident in their surroundings. In line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), we provide a nurturing and inclusive environment where children learn through play, exploration, and positive relationships.
Our curriculum supports children’s development, wellbeing, and independence, while encouraging curiosity and a lifelong love of learning.
Curriculum at a Glance
Our curriculum:
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Follows the EYFS Birth to 5 Matters
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Is child-centred, inclusive, and play-based
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Prioritises communication and language
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Supports emotional wellbeing and positive behaviour
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Promotes British Values in age-appropriate ways
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Builds cultural capital through real-life experiences
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Encourages care for the environment and sustainability
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Prepares children for a smooth transition to school
Our Curriculum Intent
We aim to:
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Support children to become confident, independent learners
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Build strong foundations in communication, social skills, and wellbeing
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Provide rich experiences that broaden children’s understanding of the world
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Ensure all children, including those with SEND, make progress
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Work in close partnership with parents
How Our Curriculum Is Implemented
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Learning through play and exploration
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Strong key person relationships
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Daily Core Stories, songs, and rhymes
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Carefully planned adult-led and child-initiated activities
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Enabling indoor and outdoor environments
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Continuous observation and responsive planning
Impact on Children’s Learning
As a result, children:
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Feel safe, valued, and confident
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Develop strong communication and social skills
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Show independence and resilience
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Make progress in all areas of learning
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Are well prepared for their next stage of education
For more detail, please explore our SEND Curriculum, Core Stories, and Extra-Curricular Activities pages.2️⃣ SEND CURRICULUM
EYFS Principles Embedded in Practice
Our curriculum is underpinned by the four EYFS principles:
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Children learn best through play and exploration
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Positive relationships are built through the key person approach
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Enabling environments are provided indoors and outdoors
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Learning is supported through warm, responsive interactions
3️⃣ CORE STORIES
Core Stories at Kiddicare Nursery
At Kiddicare Nursery, Core Stories form an important part of our curriculum. Stories are carefully chosen and revisited regularly to support communication, language development, confidence, and inclusion.
Core Stories are explored through:
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Storytelling and repetition
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Role play and small-world play
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Songs, rhymes, and discussion
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Creative and sensory activities
Stories are adapted for babies, toddlers, and pre-school children, supporting children with EAL and SEND.
Why Core Stories?
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Build vocabulary and comprehension
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Support emotional wellbeing
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Encourage a love of books
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Provide consistency and familiarity
Our Core Stories programme supports children’s progress across the EYFS.4️⃣ EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Extra-Curricular Activities at Kiddicare Nursery
We offer a range of extra-curricular activities that enrich children’s learning experiences and complement the EYFS curriculum.
These activities support:
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Physical development and coordination
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Confidence and self-expression
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Creativity and imagination
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Social skills and wellbeing
All activities are inclusive, age-appropriate, and play-based, ensuring every child can participate and benefit.
Extra-curricular activities are carefully planned to enhance children’s interests and learning without placing pressure on them.
