OUR Curriculum
At Rainbow Friends, our curriculum is thoughtfully designed to align with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework, promoting holistic development and preparing children for lifelong learning. It is built upon four core themes:
A Unique Child
- Recognizing and building on each child’s unique abilities and knowledge.
- Ensuring inclusivity and providing access to the full curriculum for every child.
Positive Relationships
- Fostering independence through secure, nurturing relationships with key persons.
- Actively involving parents in their child’s learning journey, welcoming their contributions, and creating a partnership of trust and respect.
Enabling Environments
- Offering a balance of indoor and outdoor activities that cater to various interests and developmental needs.
- Creating rich, stimulating environments where children feel safe to explore and learn.
Curriculum Aims and Objectives
At Rainbow Friends, we strive to:
- Celebrate each child’s individuality and encourage a positive self-image.
- Promote learning through engaging, hands-on activities.
- Nurture each child’s natural curiosity and openness to the world.
- Foster compassion, respect, and personal responsibility.
- Instill principles of equality, fairness, and self-esteem.
Unique Learning Approaches
- Our approach includes:
- Mixed-Age Groups: Encouraging peer learning and collaboration by bringing together children of various ages.
- Freedom to Explore: Allowing children to work at their own pace and choose developmentally appropriate activities.
- Respect and Tolerance: Teaching children to value others, their community, and the environment.
- Learning Through Play: Using play as a fundamental tool for discovery, problem-solving, and joy.
The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) requires us to create an educational program around the seven areas of learning; communication and language, physical development, personal, social and emotional development, literacy, mathematics, understanding the world and expressive art and design.
Parents’ guide to the Early Years Foundation Stage
Our carefully planned sessions ensure all children are supported in all areas in their learning at an activity they enjoy. We consider their individual needs, stage of development, and plan challenging and enjoyable experiences daily. Children learn by leading their own play and by taking part in play which is guided by adults.
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