1. Dunblane Nursery Curriculum Evening Learning through play
23rd September 2015
RESPECT
HONESTY
RESPONSIBILITY
FAIRNESS & EQUALITY
CARE & COMPASSION

2. Programme
Introduction –Shirley Gallivan, Deputy Headteacher, with responsibility for the Early Years
Values & Aims of the Nursery
The Curriculum for Excellence – Mary Kinnaird, Senior ECE
Building the curriculum - Mary Kinnaird, Senior ECE
Learning through play, Video presentation – all staff
Documentation – all staff
Feedback

3. Values
RESPECT: To care for ourselves and others by valuing all property, opinions and beliefs RESPONSIBILITY: To treat others as we would like to be treated and accept the outcomes of our actions. CARE & COMPASSION : To actively show empathy and sensitivity towards each other and the world around us. FAIRNESS & EQUALITY: To feel we are all justly treated HONESTY: To be reliable and trustworthy and have the courage to be truthful

4. Aims
Encourage and empower children to be successful learners by providing a variety of high quality and challenging learning experiences.
Offer a motivating and relevant curriculum that will provide our children with life skills and support independence, choice and responsibility
Promote and embed our values of Respect, Responsibility, Honesty, Care & Compassion and Fairness & Equality throughout all areas of nursery and school life.
Develop and maintain positive and effective relationships with children, parents/carers, partner agencies and establishments and the wider community.
Ensure continuous improvement and positive outcomes for all children which reflect the changing nature of the world around us.
Foster a sense of pride in Dunblane Primary School and Nursery Class, representing them positively in the local community and beyond

5. Curriculum for Excellence
The 4 Capacities
Successful learners Confident individuals
Responsible citizens
Effective contributors
The 7 Principles
Breadth, Depth, Progression, Relevance, Personalisation & Choice, Coherence,
Challenge & Enjoyment
8 Curriculum areas
Expressive Arts, Health & Wellbeing, Languages and Literacy,
Mathematics and Numeracy
Religious & Moral Education, Sciences, Social studies, Technologies

6. Experiences and Outcomes
The curriculum is separated into eight areas, to facilitate planning and profiling although obviously children do not learn in this way! Each area has a range of experiences and outcomes, which can be cross curricular.

7. Building the Curriculum
The early years curriculum emphasises the importance of emotional, social and personal development, the acquisition of literacy and numeracy skills, the contribution of creative and physical skills, finding out about our environment and the exploration of science and technology.

8. The Child
Each child is a unique individual with their own personality and learning style. For learning to be effective and relevant, we build on previous experience, children’s interests and what the child already knows.

9. Observations
Are used as a tool to identify children's interests, learning strategies, skill level and next steps.
Observations are documented through anecdotal evidence, photographs and video giving us a visual profile of the child.
Observations are central in planning experiences for individuals and group learning.

10. Planning
Is an organic process that develops as children’s interests, needs and next steps are identified. An intrinsic part of our planning process is the development of ‘learning groups’ and recognising the importance of outdoor experiences.

11. Making connections
One of the main factors in a child’s learning and development is the ability to use their imagination and transfer their learning across different sectors. We fully believe in involving the outdoors as a valuable learning environment to enhance experiences and give children a different perspective on acquiring skills. Involving the outdoors and using natural materials gives children the opportunities to use their imagination and develop problem solving skills.

12. Health & well being Learning in Health & wellbeing will;
Give children a sense of belonging
Develop confidence and self esteem
Develop social skills
Recognise personal achievements
Promote physical activity
Create independent learners

13. Literacy & English
Explore mark making and early writing using a number of interesting materials and resources
Develop communication & social skills, through listening and talking
Have fun with sounds through song and stories
Explore and enjoy stories through books and other media
Develop research skills

14. Numeracy & Mathematics
Explore sorting, matching, counting and classifying
Become familiar with the concept of time
Make use of technology to develop numeracy skills
Supporting children in developing problem solving skills
Providing opportunities to consolidate skills

15. Expressive Arts Opportunities for expression
Active involvement in creative activities and performances.
Freedom to explore and experiment with different types of materials and resources
Use technology, tools and equipment with skill and understanding
Collaborative and independent learning.

16. Significant Others
Technologies – understanding of different technologies and how they can help us in our everyday lives
Religious & Moral Education – show respect for others opinions, beliefs and culture
Sciences – exploring the environment using our senses and investigation
Social Studies – begin to have an understanding of the local and wider community – life skills

17. Documentation Ongoing observations of learning and development
Visual profiles
Wall displays, including gallery & display boards in cloakroom
Learning group folders – in cloakroom
Large documentation folders
Curriculum planning folder