Children learn through play and at 'Narnia' we provide a structure which encourages children to achieve their individual potential whilst meeting the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS). Activities are planned weekly around the children's interests and areas for development. These activities involve creative, imaginative and explorative work in accordance with the EYFS. The children benefit from a mix of continuous provision and adult led activities. Indoor and outdoor activities are appropriate to the child's age and stage of development. Our main objective throughout is to make a child feel secure and good about itself, as we believe that this is when learning will be at its greatest.

Children are allocated a member of staff as their keyworker when they enter each room within the nursery. This person is primarily responsible for working closely with the family and the individual development and progress of the child. A review of this progress is taken periodically along with regular observations and parents kept informed. Special needs of an individual child can be catered for and parents are welcome to discuss any problems at any time with the staff.

Babies ..... all babies need love, stimulation and security. We give each baby as much individual attention as possible whilst our Baby Room ensures a safe environment. Constant dialogue is encouraged with parents to ensure that the baby's home routines are followed in the nursery day. Each baby receives freshly prepared meals according to their own stage of weaning, introducing new tastes, whilst working in partnership with parents. Babies are given the opportunity to try out a variety of activities such as reading with adults, singing, treasure baskets, exploration play with jelly, water, paint etc and physical activities such as playing in ball pools. The babies also have their own separate outdoor play area.

Toddlers ..... our Toddler Room provides a wider mixture of play activities whilst beginning to offer a more structured day. Children learn mainly through play at this stage so it is vital to provide a fun atmosphere at all times, giving all individuals the same opportunities. The accessibility of resources becomes greater at this stage along with more defined areas for the children to choose between.
All toddlers eat freshly prepared meals together as a large family, encouraging healthy eating and good manners from an early age. Toddlers are aided and encouraged in toilet training and may have a sleep on individual matresses in a quiet room.

Pre-school ..... a fully qualified teacher is present to prepare the 3+ age group in readiness for primary school. The day is structured yet allows children to access a wide variety of activites, make individual choices and become more independent in all areas of learning with the continued support of the adults. Children of this age are given the option of participating in small group specialist music sessions each week.

Pre-school children eat together as a large family unit and are encouraged to serve their own vegetables at lunchtimes and help with the preparation of tea, such as spreading their own fillings on sandwiches. Children still requiring a sleep in the day are provided with an individual matress in a quiet area. Guidance and encouragement is given to any child who is not yet fully toilet trained.