Our Curriculum
Our curriculum is
The unique child and the enabling environment
What we want the children to learn, know and understand during their time at Little Roos.
Supported by covering the 7 areas of learning and underpinned by the characteristics of effective teaching and learning.
We implement (teaching) our curriculum by
Understanding each child’s starting point
Following the child’s interests
Messy play
Learning in a loving and nurturing environment
Little Roos intent (Curriculum) is
To nurture and enrich each unique child through playful learning experiences in a safe and caring enabling environment.
Little Roos impact (achievement) is
To develop happy, confident, resilient children with a willingness and thirst to learn, ready to move onto the next chapter of their lives.
Development Matters
Development Matters is a non-statutory guidance document that supports the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS). It helps practitioners understand how children learn and develop from birth to five, and guides us in planning experiences that support each child’s progress.
Rather than using fixed targets, Development Matters recognises that every child is unique and develops at their own pace. It provides broad age ranges and examples of what children may be doing as they grow, helping us to identify next steps in their learning in a flexible and supportive way.
We use Development Matters to observe your child, understand their interests, and plan activities that build on what they already know and can do. This ensures learning is meaningful, enjoyable, and tailored to each child.
For parents, this means your child’s development is carefully supported through play-based learning, with regular opportunities for you to be involved, share achievements, and contribute to your child’s learning journey.
