A Unique Child
Every child is unique and constantly learning, capable and full of potential.
EYFS Curriculum
Learning Through Play & Wonder
We incorporate the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework to support and develop children's play and learning. The EYFS covers birth to five years.
The Four Principles
Built on the EYFS Framework
We also recognise the EYFS Characteristics of Effective Teaching and Learning — playing and exploring, active learning, and creating and thinking critically — which underpin all areas of learning.
Positive Relationships
Children learn to be strong and independent through positive relationships.
Enabling Environments
Children learn and develop well in enabling, supportive environments.
Learning & Developing
Learning and development occurs in different ways and at different rates.
Seven Areas of Learning
The Whole Child, Every Day
The curriculum covers seven areas of development, with most activities lending themselves to cross-curricular learning.
Prime AreasPrioritised for younger children — the foundation for everything else
Communication and Language
Building rich vocabulary, listening, attention and the confidence to express ideas.
Physical Development
Developing gross and fine motor skills, coordination, health and self-care.
Personal, Social & Emotional Development
Nurturing self-regulation, relationships, confidence and a sense of belonging.
Specific AreasBuilding on the prime areas as children grow
Literacy
Early reading, mark-making and a lifelong love of stories and books.
Mathematics
Numbers, shapes, patterns and spatial reasoning through playful exploration.
Understanding the World
Exploring people, communities, nature and the world around them.
Expressive Arts and Design
Imagination, creativity, music, movement and self-expression.
Aims & Objectives
What Our Curriculum Sets Out to Do
- To promote a positive attitude towards learning
- To promote self-discovery, curiosity and exploration towards learning
- To endorse and support children's high self-esteem so they have the confidence to ‘try’
- To promote an ethos of mutual respect and caring, and a sense of acceptable codes of behaviour
- To help children understand the importance of truth and fairness, learning the value of equal opportunities
- To enable all children to learn and develop their skills to the best of their ability
- To prepare children for future learning by developing resilience, independence and curiosity
A Snapshot of the Day
A Gentle, Predictable Rhythm
An example of how a day might flow at Little Lily — flexible and responsive to children's interests and needs.
Morning
01. Welcome & Free Play
Mid-morning
02. Circle Time
03. Focused Activities
04. Healthy Snack
Late morning
05. Outdoor Play & Exploration
Midday
06. Lunch Together
Early afternoon
07. Rest & Quiet Time
08. Creative & Messy Play
09. Story Time
Afternoon
10. Reflection & Home Time
Inclusion & SEND
Little Lily Preschool provides access and opportunities for all children. We comply with the SEND Code of Practice (2015) and the Equality Act 2010, and follow the Graduated Approach (assess, plan, do, review) to ensure provision is tailored and progress is tracked for every child.
Partnership with Parents
Partnership with parents is a vital part of the EYFS, and one we strongly advocate. We encourage families to contribute to their child's learning journey by sharing observations from home, supporting consistency between home and nursery, and celebrating every step of progress together.
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