little me day nurseries
learning & education
At Little Me Day Nurseries we follow the “Development Matters Framework”, as set out by the Department for Education. Ofsted our governing body, use this framework when inspecting nurseries and early years settings and give gradings according to how well these guidelines have been interpreted and applied.
The Framework provides us with a guideline to ensure that we are offering a play-based curriculum which supports all aspects of a child’s learning and development and that the needs of every individual child are met including children with Special Educational Needs (SEN) and English as an Additional Language (EAL). The standards made statutory by the EYFS will reassure parents that their children will be safe and well looked after. It also emphasises the importance of working closely with parents.
Nursery Calendar
Click on our nursery calendar above for details on our weekly themes, book of the month and weekly cooking activities to see in advance what the children might be doing at nursery.
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all inclusive activities
communication and language
physical development
personal, social and emotional
development
literacy
mathematics
understanding the world
expressive arts and design
“We include additional activities such as French, Daily Meditation, Weekly Cooking and Dance & Movement at each nursery!”
Oxford Reading System
With a strong emphasis on playful guided teaching and learning, we encourage children to think for themselves, learn about their responsibilities, solve problems, work with others, communicate, and gain an increasing understanding of the world and how it works.
Welcome to
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We appreciate the challenges faced by parents to leave their children at nursery, and we have used our own experiences to ensure our nurseries are clean, safe and welcoming. The holistic care of children at nursery is largely dependent on a good relationship and communication between nursery staff and parents. Therefore, we endeavour to work in partnership with parents and keep them informed of all aspects of their child’s well being and progress at nursery. Our managers operate an open door policy and are always happy to talk with parents regarding any issues or concerns.
“Providers must provide access to an outdoor play area or, if that is not possible, ensure that outdoor activities are planned and taken on a daily basis (unless circumstances make this inappropriate, for example unsafe weather conditions).”
The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS 3.59)
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Development Matters
At Little Me we use ‘The Development Matters’ framework, this is a guide that supports children’s learning and development from birth to age five. The framework details what children typically learn at different stages, while recognising that every child grows at their own pace. Our practitioners will use this to plan play-based activities, track progress, and support development in areas such as communication, physical skills, personal and social development, the world around us and early understanding of literacy and maths. This is not used as a checklist, but a supportive tool to help each child thrive and reach their full potential.
