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Children under three

We take guidance from “Pre-Birth to Three” document for working with children under 3 years which encourages respect, positive relationships and responsive supports for all children. Our philosophy for this age group allows children to develop at their own pace and learn through their senses of touch, smell, taste, hearing and vision. We offer natural materials and many experiences to stimulate development. We try to provide a stressfree environment for young children and limit conflict by providing an abundance of materials. We aim to make the playrooms as aesthetically pleasing as possible; using neutral colours as backgrounds and soft furnishings. Through observation and assessment of the children’s needs, we gradually offer more structure as they move towards the 3-5 room. Staff record observations about learning and skills and consider development in 4 main areas:

  • Emotional well-being and social competence
  • Communication
  • Curiosity
  • Movement and co-ordination

We incorporate some simple and relevant learning experiences and outcomes of Curriculum for Excellence into our plans for the younger children.