Introduction to Milltimber Nursery

The Nursery Team

Mrs ChrisDarlington

Mrs SueRhodes

Mrs MargaretFraser

Curriculum for Excellence

Curriculum for Excellence

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Successful Learners

Confident Individuals

Responsible Citizens

Purpose of the Curriculum

4 Capacities

Levels in Primary SchoolsEarly, First and Second

Levels run across cross 8 curricular areas

Literacy

Numeracy

Health & Wellbeing

Science

Expressive

Arts

Religious and Moral Education

Social Studies

Technology

Each Curricular area is split into levels and within the levels are E&O’s

What are experiences and outcomes?

experiencethe how of learning engaging learners in a variety of ways. outcome what is hoped a learner will achieve

Within each of the E&O’s, children’s learning is assessed and recorded

Developing

Consolidating

Secure

Curriculum for Excellence

Responsible Citizen

Early Level

Literacy

Numeracy

Health and

wellbeing

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First Level

Successful Learners

Second Level

Confident Individuals

A staggering 190 Experiences and Outcomes across the Early Level Curriculum

Active Learning

Interdisciplinary learning

Collaboration with Parents

Topics drawn from children’s experiences & linked to the curriculum

Activities designed to develop different skills

Opportunities for learning inside and outside Nursery

Outdoor play

Play and Active Learning

Supporting Children’s Learning Learning Journeys

Celebrating Achievement Sharing Success Helping transitions Next Steps

Key Workers

Nursery TimesCloakroom & CubbiesWhite Information

BoardSigning IN and OUTSelf-Registration

A Day in the Nursery

MusicGymNursery gardenBirthday partiesLibraryAssemblies

Regular Activities

HandwashingToothbrushingSnacktime

Healthy Habits

Children are involved in choosing and making snacks for the week

Range of foods, hot and coldFresh fruit always available

Snack

Open Door Policy Parent helpers Drop In Sessions Trips and Visits Regular newsletter Home/School linked activities

‘Homework’ Library books Teddies

Parental Involvement