Intent
Intent of our Early Years Curriculum
Ensuring the Best Start To R-A-I-S-E
Laying firm foundations for our School Curriculum
Train up a child in the way they should go, and when they are old they will not depart from it.
Proverbs 22:6
R-A-I-S-E
Retention – Application – Inspiration – Success for Everyone
- For each child to recognise their own unique individuality and celebrate differences
- For children to feel safe, secure and develop their understanding of personal safety, behaving in ways that are safe
- To provide broad and deep foundations (knowledge and skills) which form the secure building blocks for their future learning
- For children to be confident, independent and active learners who play and explore whilst creating and thinking critically
- For all children to be fluent, articulate communicators, effective listeners with an understanding of high-level vocabulary
- For children to be able to understand and regulate their behaviour feelings and emotions
- For children to build resilience and be able to reflect upon their learning experiences and contribute to their own next steps and progress
- For children to experience a sense of awe and wonder throughout their early years
- For each child to grow spiritually and morally and in a loving Christian environment