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Early Years Foundation Stage and Pippins Toddler RoomIn Pippins we work within the Early Years Foundation Stage Framework more details are available in our Curriculum section of the web site.
Schemas are patterns in children learning, children will have a dominate schema but will also develop skills through other schemas. In identifying children's schemas staff are able to tune into how individual children are learning and tailor activities to help your child /children gain the most from their time in the nursery. For more information on schemas [click here]. Table-top activities such as threading, inset boards, jigsaws, sorting and counting are available every day. In
contrast, the ‘wet play room’ offers painting,
drawing and messy play. The We can also play in the indoor/outdoor barn - a converted farm barn containing a variety of experiences such as a role play area and ample space to for ride on toys or in the outside play area with all the push and ride on toys balls. The children also have the opportunity to use the Play Zone facilities in The Barn or walking in the 60 acres of countryside and woodland.
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Planning is centred on the children’s
interests and abilities with a combination of adult led and child initiated
activities. Pippins
daily observations of children and use this information to inform their planning
for individual children. Staff plan on a weekly basis to ensure children are developed on their present areas of interest this is further developed through the identification
of their schema interests.
children move round
the different rooms throughout the day, enjoying activities as a group, as well
as having the opportunity to 
Children are actively encouraged to join in with the
activities available each day.