Our Curriculum

At Little Stars Day Nursery we follow the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Statutory Framework and the non-statutory Development Matters 2021 guidance, delivering rich, play-based learning experiences that support every area of development.

Our curriculum is designed to nurture confident, happy and curious learners. We provide a caring, inclusive environment where every child feels valued and supported to reach their full potential. We follow each child’s own development and interests, recognising that every child is unique. Our practitioners observe children’s play and follow their interest and personal development stages to inform planning and next steps for learning.

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Children at the heart

As well as supporting individual development and following interests we also explore range of focused topics throughout the year including Ourselves, People and Communities, Seasons, Science, Investigation, Our World and Living Things, helping children develop a deeper understanding of themselves and the world around them.

We celebrate and learn about different cultures and traditions such as Chinese New Year, Eid, Holi, Diwali, Easter and Christmas, helping children learn about different traditions, beliefs and communities. We also take part in themed awareness days such as International Maths Day, World Book Day, Healthy Eating Week, Earth Day, Oral Health Day and Recycle Week.

Children are at the heart of everything we do at Little Stars. We work in close partnership with families to ensure every child’s individual needs, interests and routines are respected, supporting them from their very first days with us through to being confident and ready for school.

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‘Book with a Hook’

‘Book with a Hook’ is an important part of learning at Little Stars, as we believe developing a love of reading from an early age is essential. Throughout the nursery, each room focuses on a Book of the Week, giving children the opportunity to explore stories through role play, creative activities, and discussions. These experiences encourage imagination, develop language and ideas, and help bring stories to life. Our Book with a Hook approach also supports children’s development across key learning areas including Communication and Language, Literacy, Mathematics, Understanding the World, and Personal, Social and Emotional Development, helping children build confidence, curiosity, and a lifelong enjoyment of books and storytelling.

We also scrapbook the children’s learning experiences from Book with a Hook, creating a record of the activities, discussions, and ideas that develop from each story. These scrapbooks are used during circle time, allowing the children to revisit their learning, reflect on what they have done, and share their thoughts with their friends. This helps to reinforce understanding, build confidence in speaking, and celebrate the children’s creativity and achievements while furthering their connection to the stories they enjoy.

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Little Stars Day Nursery, 20 Horbury Road, Ossett Wakefield WF5 0BN