Hopscotch Nursery

Our Curriculum:



The Nursery follows the Early Years Foundation Stage framework which supports children’s learning and development from birth to 5 years. The programme offers a rich and varied environment which supports each individual children’s learning and development; after all ‘every child is unique’.

Our marvelous facilities allow us to offer children the ability to access this learning both indoor and in our outdoor spaces. The organization of the environment allows them to independently investigate, explore, create, think and make their own decisions. These opportunities ensure that they develop confidence and a high level of self-esteem which are crucial to a child’s future well being. Hopscotch Nursery comprises 6 specially designed age appropriate classrooms with the addition of a separate indoor play area, a sleeping room, kitchen for fun cooking activities, a library, a spacious outdoor play area and an activity room. Through EYFS your child will be learning skills, acquiring new

knowledge and demonstrating their understanding through 7 areas of learning and development. Children develop in the three Prime areas first. These are:



Physical Development;

Communication and Language;

Personal, Social and Emotional Development



These prime areas are those most essential for your child’s healthy development and future learning.



As children grow, the Prime areas are gradually expanded into a further 4 specific areas which are:

Literacy;

Mathematics;

Understanding the World;

Expressive Arts and Design.



These 7 areas are used to plan your child’s learning and activities. The professional teaching and support in place for your child will make sure that the activities are suited to your child’s unique needs.

Our Classes

Babies’ Room:



The babies’ room will accommodate babies aged between 4 months – 14 months.

This room has a CCTV security system and also includes individual sleeping cots

with the relevant child’s name and picture on it, a soft play mat and high chairs

for feeding time. The adult to child ratio in the babies’ room is 1 adult: 2 babies.

The activities in this area are predominantly sensory experiences and include

painting, looking at books, playing peek-a-boo, playing with puppets, showing and

playing with mirrors, and musical movements.



Toddler Class:



The children in the Toddler room are between the ages of 14 months old – 2 years

plus. Two year olds are very curious and love investigating the world around them so

the room is well equipped with a good range of excellent and stimulating toys and

games. The children have access to outdoor play and can enjoy gardening and physical

activities and riding bikes. The adult to child ratio in the toddler class is 1 adult: 4

children.



Nursery Class:



In the Nursery class the children are aged between 2 years - 3 years+. Each child is

encouraged, during free play opportunities, to experience the wide range of areas

available such as the book corner, construction corner, role play area, sand & water

and a messy area. Focused activities are also provided through an extensive range of

age appropriate toys and resources. The activities are planned around the Early Years

Foundation Stage framework which supports children in their early years and enables

them to achieve the best possible learning outcomes. The adult to child ratio in the

nursery class is 1 adult: 5 children.



Foundation Class:



The children in this Foundation class are 3 years – 4 year+ and it is an area where

independence is encouraged through free choice of excellent resources. The

activities provided ensure children become active learners, encourage creativity

and provide appropriate challenges. Our delivery of the curriculum through play

and the continued monitoring of children’s progress ensure that children are fully

prepared for entry to school. The adult to child ratio in the nursery class is 1

adult: 6 children.