As a setting we undertake a working agreement to ensure high aspirations for our children, as well as our aspirations for ourselves as Practitioners. We take influences from new pedagogies such as the Curiosity Approach bringing back awe and wonder into childhood, as well as taking influences from established pedagogies such as Vygotsky’s scaffolding theory where our staff explain and model behaviors for learning. To the Reggio Emilia approaches learning which keeps the child at the center and promotes independence and self-directed experiential learning, in relationship-driven environments. 

In a society that is increasing in pace, we have identified a need to have a strong approach to supporting children’s emotional wellbeing, At Chapel Hill we have chosen to offer children reduced screen time experiences but focus more on outdoor physical learning and Literacy. We consider ourselves as having a low-tech high touch approach to learning, which means we have some opportunities for children to develop ITC skills, but we prioritize our hands on physical learning as well as early writing skills, making the most of our wonderful outdoor space. We use the Early Years Foundation Stage to support our curriculum and encourage parents to share they’re at home learning using our free parentzone learning journal App, as well as offering ideas for at home learning. Parents may also find this document a useful tool for tracking learning at home. What-to-expect-in-the-EYFS-complete-FINAL-16.09-compressed.pdf (foundationyears.org.uk)