Our Curriculum

The curriculum follows the seven areas of learning in the EYFS framework: three prime areas (Communication and Language; Personal, Social and Emotional Development; Physical Development) and four specific areas (Literacy, Mathematics, Understanding the World, Expressive Arts and Design). Careful planning ensures progression and coverage through adult led, adult initiated and child-initiated learning.

Maidenhead Nursery’s curriculum reflects children’s needs and includes diversity beyond the local community, using tools like our Persona Doll and inclusive storybooks to promote equality equity and positive attitudes. All children access tailored enrichment opportunities, such as community visits, farm trips, music, forest school, and life cycle studies, enhancing their understanding of the wider world and its diversity.

Implementing Our Curriculum

Our curriculum promotes a balance of child-led, play-based learning and adult-initiated activities in both indoor and outdoor environments. We value each child's interests and strengths, using them to inform our teaching while recognising children as capable learners. Parental involvement and a supportive home setting are crucial for every child's growth.

Outdoor learning develops confidence, resilience, and physical skills. Our environment is thoughtfully planned and updated throughout the year to optimise progress. We remain flexible, adapting resources and opportunities to meet individual needs and milestones.

"Free Flow" activities allow children to play and learn inside and outside, engaging with peers and staff. Our team continuously observes, assesses, and collaborate to ensure tailored, responsive support.

Teaching involves interacting with children through language, demonstration, questioning, and setting challenges. As an Attachment Aware school, we prioritise children’s well-being and emotional development, providing additional support as needed. Our adult led Group Times follow a progressive Curriculum which is adapted to individual needs and ongoing assessment ensures comprehensive coverage and support of curriculum goals.