All the children within the group are supported in developing their potential at their own pace. Our Key-Person system enables us to ensure a planned curriculum tailored to the needs of each child. As an Early Years Provider, Hamble Village Playschool has a legal responsibility to ensure the provision meets the learning and development requirements as set out within the EARLY YEARS FOUNDATION STAGE (EYFS).

Children are provided with experiences and support which will help them to develop a positive sense of themselves and of others; respect for others; social skills and a positive disposition to learn.

Communication, Language and Literacy

• Children are encouraged to extend their vocabulary and fluency by talking, listening and responding to stories, songs and rhymes in both small and large groups.
• Children are helped to understand that written symbols carry meaning, to be aware of the purpose of writing and, when ready, to use drawn and written symbols for themselves.
• A well-stocked book corner gives every child the opportunity and encouragement to become familiar with books, the ability to handle them correctly and to be aware of their uses, both for reference and as a source of stories and pictures.

Personal, Social and Emotional Development

• Children are supported individually in developing confidence, autonomy and self-respect within a nurturing environment.
• Children are encouraged to work and concentrate independently and also to take part in the life of the group, sharing and co-operating with other children and adults. Through activity, conversation and practical example they learn acceptable ways to express their feelings and to have respect for the feelings of others.
• All children are given the opportunity to take responsibility for themselves and also for the group, its members and property.

Problem Solving, Reasoning and Numeracy

• By means of adult-supported practical experience, children become familiar with sorting, matching, ordering, sequencing and counting activities, which form the basis of early mathematics.
• As they use their developing mathematical understanding to solve practical problems, children are assisted in learning to use the vocabulary of mathematics and identify objects by shape, position, size, volume, and number.
• Songs, games and picture books help children become aware of number sequences and when they are ready, to use simple mathematical operations such as adding.

Knowledge and Understanding of the World

• A safe, stimulating environment allows children to explore and experiment with a range of natural and manufactured materials. Children learn to observe the features of objects and substances, recognise differences and similarities, and to share their findings.
• Children are assisted in exploring and understanding their environment, both within the group and the wider community.
• A range of safe and well-maintained equipment enables children to extend their technological understanding, using simple tools and techniques, as appropriate, to achieve their intentions and solve problems.

Physical Development

• A range of equipment and opportunities allows children to develop confidence and enjoyment in the use and development of their body skills.
• A high level of adult supervision enables children to safely create and meet physical challenges, develop increasing skill and control moving, climbing and balance.
• Children are supported in the development of the fine motor skills required to use tools including pens and pencils, and to handle small objects with increasing control and precision.

Creative Development

• Children are encouraged to use a wide range of resources in order to express their own ideas and feelings and to construct their individual response to experience in two and three dimensions.
• Art equipment, including glue, crayons and pencils as well as natural and recycled resources, provides for open ended exploration of colour, shape and texture and the development of skills in painting, drawing and collage.
• Children join in and respond to music and stories; there are also many opportunities for imaginative role-play, both individually and as part of a group.

At Hamble Village Playschool, our aim is to provide a safe, happy, varied and stimulating environment. We offer your child the opportunity to learn and explore using a wide range of activities and equipment covering all areas of the curriculum, providing the best possible foundations for their future.