At Lingfield Nursery, we use Development Matters to guide what and how we teach, helping us understand how children grow, learn and develop at different stages of their early education.

For each area of learning, we have identified curriculum goals for every room. These goals have been carefully sequenced using Development Matters to ensure children build on their prior learning, are well prepared for the next stage of their education and are ready to move confidently into the next room.

Our curriculum is underpinned by our nursery values of Learn, Nurture and Shine. We want every child to develop a love of learning, feel safe, valued and supported, and have the confidence to recognise and celebrate their own achievements.

• Learn – develop children’s knowledge, skills and understanding through purposeful experiences, building on what they already know and preparing them for their next stage of learning.
• Nurture – support every child’s individual development, wellbeing and unique needs through warm, responsive relationships and an inclusive approach.
• Shine – provide children with opportunities to develop confidence, independence and resilience, celebrate their achievements and develop a positive sense of themselves as capable learners.

Through our curriculum, we aim to ensure that every child is supported to make progress across all areas of development, experience meaningful and engaging learning opportunities, and develop the skills, confidence and curiosity they need to flourish.