Curriculum

A Froebelian Approach

‘Children are like tiny flowers; they are varied and need care, but each is beautiful alone and glorious when seen in a community of peers’. (Friedrich Froebel) Friedrich Froebel (1782-1852) was a pioneer of early childhood education and care, and founder of the kindergarten movement. Froebel’s work changed our thinking about early childhood. The principles …

Overview of the EYFS curriculum

Our curriculum follows the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) which is the statutory framework for children from birth to five in England. The four guiding principles help to shape our approach: every child is a unique child, who is constantly learning and can be resilient, capable, confident and self-assured children learn to be strong and …

Curriculum Newsletters

Our Curriculum Intent and Ambitions

Our intent is to provide a rich and engaging early years curriculum that is personalised to the needs and interests of our children. Rooted in the pedagogy of play and first-hand experiences and influenced by Froebelian principles; our curriculum is delivered through adult and child-initiated learning experiences, with a focus on developing communication and language …

Reading & Phonics

Reading and Core books At Ludwick Nursery School we are deeply committed to ensuring that our children become confident and capable readers. We believe that children’s language and imaginative skills are developed through their knowledge of nursery rhymes and engagement with high quality reading books. We have a wide range of books available in all areas …

Outdoor Learning

At Ludwick, we believe that our outdoor space…  Connects children with nature Provides opportunities to take risk Encourages challenge Promotes wellbeing and reflection Removes restraints and limits Nurtures curiosity and imagination Supports all curriculum areas Embeds our values of respect, trust, kindness and courage Our outdoor space connects children with nature, providing them with opportunities …