| |  What you can expect when you first visit 'Bears' "...The quality of teaching is excellent..." (OFSTED 2004) "...staff have excellent knowledge of the Foundation Stage and plan effectively so that activities cover the six areas of learning..." (OFSTED 2004) Our Environment- up to 21 children are cared for by 3 staff.
- attractive, appealing, and reflective.
- walls exhibit colourful displays of the children's work and photos.
Our Staff- "Bears" staff are qualified and experienced in delivering both the 'Birth to Three Framework' and the 'Foundation Stage'.
Children's Learning- The 'Birth to Three Matters Framework' supports children's learning in their earliest years and concentrates on:
- The Foundation Stage Curriculum (DfES) which starts at age three years through to the end of the reception year covers six areas of learning:
- Communication, language and literacy
| - Knowledge and understanding of the World
| | | - Personal, social and emotional development
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- All aspects of the curriculum are delivered through child-centred and adult-led activities, designed to make learning fun and individual.
- Well resourced gardens are available to the children throughout the day. Children also enjoy short trips out within the local community to the library, sports centre, play park, and fire station.
- Children are encouraged to become independent and to develop their social skills through communication and by sharing with others.
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