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Early Years
Professional Status
The
Barn
Tel. 01279 870898
Children are accepted from 2
years, and will stay in the unit until they are three years old -
then they will move into the third section of the Day Nursery
situated in the House. The ratio within the building is 1:4. This unit follows the Birth to
Three matters framework, the guide to individual learning. A loose
curriculum following some general themes, festivals, seasons etc.
are followed but are secondary to the individual daily plans
designed for each child, according to their profile. These
development profiles are first carried out six weeks after
commencement, then approximately every three months after that.
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There are two main
rooms, each with a small group of 8 children with 2 two keyworkers, plus
assisting staff.
Language development is encouraged at all levels
and with all activities, the Montessori ethos is also developed within this
area.
Children need to have fun!
They are small for such a short
time, we want to give them every opportunity to enjoy every aspect of their time
with us.
These children are learning
through their play, using water, sand and other mediums. They absorb many
different concepts, including both mathematical and linguistic. Simple skills,
including pouring, lifting, handling, measuring, all develop from these very
small beginnings.
The children will begin to lay the tables, cut their food, use a knife and
fork, and practice the hand and eye coordination necessary for pouring their own
drinks and cutting their own fruit.
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Each
group follows a structured day filled with interesting activities. Children will
participate in story sessions, number games , music,
with many art and creative sessions.
Children within this group have a "Blue book" this is a home school record that
allows communication between home and school, it is especially helpful for
working Parents, who may find it difficult to have time at the end of the day,
or in the morning to talk to members of staff.
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