Vision for Early Years

Steps to achieve the key driver:

• Quality induction to form strong relationships
• Key values of the school underpin all interactions and behaviours
• Targeted, specific praise linked to key values is used
• Purposeful relationships with parents: home-school diary, explore mornings, open door policy
• Children develop personal and social skills through self-directed learning through play
• All decisions are made with regards to the best interest of the child: Article 3

Steps to achieve the key driver:

• Balance of direct teaching and learning through play
• Characteristics of effective learning are promoted in all learning and underpin all practice
• Phonics, reading and mathematics are taught discreetly across the week
• Provocations and key questions peak curiosity, interest and learning
• Adults are key in extending and directing learning
• Daily child led learning through play using provocations to inspire learning
• Children learn through extended periods of play EVERY day: Article 31
• Child voice is integral to planning and provision: Article 12.
• The curriculum allows children to develop their talents and abilities. It also develops respect towards others and the environment: Article 29

Steps to achieve the key driver:

• Designated learning zones are full with inviting, well organised, suitable resources
• Free flow to outdoor learning during continuous provision
• Resources able to be accessed independently and children maintain responsibility
• Environments support children in choosing where they learn
• Environment meets the needs of all pupils physical and gross motor development: Article 24