Education at Dunalley School starts in our Nursery and Pre-school, where children start their learning in a play-based, child-led, active environment, supported by experienced and qualified Early Years educators.
'Play is the work of the child' Maria Montessori
The Early Years Framework informs our early years curriculum, adapted each year for the individual and unique learners. We have a welcoming and nurturing environment which allows our children to learn through purposeful play. We aim for our continuous provision, both inside and outside, to be as high quality as the adult led provision – ensuring that quality play provides children with the opportunity to
We ensure that children develop knowledge and skills within the 3 prime areas of learning - Communication and Language, Physical Development, PSED - through:
We are equally focussed on supporting all learners through their development in the specific areas of
Our long-term planning, ensures full curriculum coverage, delivered through the use of quality texts, real-life experiences and subject knowledge shared with the wider school. This is adapted for our individual and unique learners - taking into account specific personal interests, areas of strength and development and ongoing assessment - to deliver our teaching and learning.
Please click on the links below to find out more about our EYFS educational programmes.