Medway's Vision for Early Years - Foundation Stage 1

We have constructed an ambitious curriculum which is designed to give our children, the knowledge, self-belief and cultural capital they need to succeed in life. 

We are always aware of where our children need to be by the end of each year and by the end of the key stage. We are mindful of the low baseline many children arrive at school with and the curriculum that we need to provide in order for them to succeed. We work in partnership with parents to encourage happy, independent, curious learners.

We have the same academic ambitions for almost all our children. For children with particular needs, their curriculum is designed to be ambitious and to meet their needs.

Rainbow is the nursery class for 3-4 year olds. Children come for half days, either in the morning or the afternoon. 

Group teaching takes place on two carpets – the Bear Carpet and the Fish Carpet. For the remaining time, a range of purposeful play activities are delivered through a balance of adult led and child initiated activities. 

Areas of learning

• Your child will mostly be taught through games and play.
• The areas of learning are:
• communication and language
• personal, social and emotional development
• physical development
• literacy
• mathematics
• understanding the world
• expressive arts and design

Nursery Session Times

Morning Sessions

8.45 - 11.15

Afternoon Sessions

12.15 - 2.45

All children are entitled to 6 sessions per week.