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There is a national curriculum for early years and we are now actively using The Scottish Government’s a curriculum for excellence.
3-18 years.The philosophy of the early year’s curriculum is based on play which is the vehicle for learning, delivering active learning opportunities so that children may become active learners, developing skills and concepts needed for living in a multi-cultural society.
At Parkhead Community Nursery the curriculum is informed by the Scottish Government's A Curriculum for Excellence. The purpose of a Curriculum for Excellence is encapsulated in the four capacities listed below.
CONFIDENT INDIVIDUALS
SUCCESSFUL LEARNERS
EFFECTIVE CONTRIBUTORS
RESPONSIBLE CITIZENS
We promote learning through a balanced curriculum to suit all stages of development. We take into consideration children’s interests as well as seasonal and cultural topics. The nursery provides structured and unstructured activities suitable for all stages of development, which are planned by staff and assessed on a daily basis. These plans are displayed on the playroom walls. A wide variety of materials are provided to enhance the children’s learning.
The nursery provides structured and unstructured activities suitable for all stages of development, which are planned by staff on a daily basis. These plans are displayed on the playroom walls. A wide variety of materials are provided to enhance the children’s learning. Learning is promoted through consultation with children and parents and staff observations of the development needs and interests. With this knowledge staff plan appropriate experiences so they are able to develop their; Literacy skills, Numeracy skills, Health and Wellbeing, Science, Imaginative skills and Physical skills. For our youngest children the curriculum develops; Curiosity, Communication and language development, Emotional and social development and Physical development.