About Our Nursery In Birkenshaw | Little Latham House

Our Curriculum

Supporting Development Through The EYFS Framework

At Little Latham House, our activities and learning experiences are carefully planned around the Early Years Foundation Stage framework, supporting children across seven key areas of development through play-based learning and exploration.

We encourage children to build confidence, communication, creativity, independence, and problem-solving skills through engaging daily experiences both indoors and outdoors.

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Personal, Social & Emotional Development

Supporting confidence, independence, relationships, and emotional wellbeing.

Communication & Language

Helping children develop listening, understanding, and communication skills.

Understanding The World

Encouraging curiosity through exploration, nature, discovery, and experiences.

Expressive Arts & Design

Supporting imagination, creativity, music, role play, and artistic expression.

Mathematics

Developing number recognition, counting, patterns, and problem-solving skills.

Physical Development

Encouraging movement, coordination, active play, and healthy development.

Literacy

Introducing early reading, storytelling, mark-making, and language exploration.

Outdoor Learning & Activities

Fun, Engaging & Nature-Led Experiences

Following the Forest School ethos, we provide a range of outdoor activities designed to encourage creativity, exploration, confidence, and hands-on learning through nature-based experiences.

Mud Kitchen

Encouraging imaginative play, creativity, communication, and sensory exploration through hands-on outdoor experiences.

Vegetable Patch

Children are encouraged to plant, grow, and care for organic produce while learning about responsibility, nature, and healthy eating.

Art Cabin

Our dedicated log cabin provides a creative space for messy play, arts and crafts, sensory activities, and imaginative learning experiences.

Animals

Children have opportunities to learn about and interact with animals, helping to encourage curiosity, empathy, and confidence through outdoor experiences.

Woodland & Stream Exploration

Exploring woodland areas and natural surroundings encourages discovery, confidence, problem-solving, and a connection with the outdoors.

Natural Resources

Using natural materials and loose parts encourages creativity, independent learning, exploration, and imaginative outdoor play.

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