Statement of Curriculum Intent

We strive to provide a pre-school journey through the world of play in a safe, interesting learning environment, which will spark curiosity, provide challenge and stimulate the intellectual, physical, emotional, creative, personal, and social development of the children.



At Wulstan's Lodge Childcare:

  • We strive to provide a pre-school journey through the world of play in a safe, interesting learning environment, which will spark curiosity, provide challenge and stimulate the intellectual, physical, emotional, creative, personal, and social development of the children.
  • To encourage a positive self-image, promoting personal self confidence and self-expression within the guidelines of equality of opportunity.
  • To nurture and care for our children in a safe and supportive environment.
  • To promote healthy lifestyles for all children through physical movement, healthy eating, well-being, and positive mental health.
  • To build positive relationships with parents/carers and other associated professionals to support the development of each child’s unique needs and requirements, to help reach their full potential.
  • To prepare our children for the future transitions in their lives including the next steps to primary school and independence.

The Prime areas of Learning are:

Personal, Social and Emotional Development

  • Self-Regulation
  • Managing Self
  • Building Relationships

Communication and Language

  • Listening, attention and understanding
  • Speaking

Physical Development

  • Gross Motor Skills
  • Fine Motor Skills

Literacy

  • Comprehension
  • Word Reading
  • Writing

Mathematics

  • Numbers
  • Numerical Patterns

Understanding the World

  • Past and Present
  • People, Culture, and Communities
  • The Natural World

Expressive Arts and Design

  • Creating with materials
  • Being Imaginative and Expressive

Communication Friendly 2-4s Status

Wulstan's Lodge  are happy to announce Communication Friendly 2-4s Status - The Early Years Professional Development Programme (EYPDP) providing high quality, evidence-informed continuous professional development for practitioners working with children between the ages of two and four.

To find out more about the Early Years Professional Development Programme, please contact earlyyearspdp@edt.org.