Communication, Language & Literacy
Our curriculum is underpinned by a core book approach, where high quality texts have been selected to develop children’s interests and knowledge of the world around them. This approach also aims to foster a love of reading and extend their vocabulary and their expressive language.
Our staff are trained in a number of approaches to develop children’s language, including ELKAN and HANEN. Staff use strategies to provide a setting that is language rich.
Daily opportunities are provided to develop children’s phonological awareness (phase 1) and for children who demonstrate secure phonological awareness, staff skillfully teach phonemic awareness and oral blending.
We recognise the importance of our partnership with parents. Parent workshops and open evenings offer the opportunity to share strategies and ideas with parents, which can then be used to promote language development at home.
