Darling Class
Darling Class is a wonderful, happy and nurturing environment, where the children settle quickly and thrive. In the spirit of the Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum our approach is a holistic one, meaning that our first concern is the social and emotional well-being of the children in our care. Being with others, in a supportive and nurturing environment, children quickly make friends as they engage in social play and practise skills of sharing, turn-taking, developing feeling of empathy, as well as improving their communication and language skills.
We adopt a skills-based learning approach where purposeful planning supports each individual child’s next steps of development. It is well documented that children learn best through play and so learning in Reception is presented in fun, inspiring and motivating ways that capture the children’s interests and enthusiasm. Skilled and dedicated staff observe and react sensitively to children’s verbal and non-verbal cues, extending thinking, vocabulary and creativity.
We are very proud of the self-confidence, kindness and good humour that the children leave the Reception school year with.
You can read and see more about the Early Years Foundation Stage here Stanton St Quintin - Early Years Foundation Stage (stantonschool.net)
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