At Bluebird Family Centre we value every child as an individual. We aim to ensure that the early learning and childcare provision on offer is of the highest quality and meets the developmental needs of our children.
Our practice is guided by the following legislation and policy:
Curriculum for Excellence
The Curriculum for Excellence (CfE) is Scotland’s national curriculum framework designed for children aged 3 to 5 years. At Bluebird Family Centre, we are committed to supporting each child to learn and develop at their own pace, fostering their unique strengths and interests. Our goal is to help children build the lifelong skills and attributes necessary for their future success and well-being.
CfE is guided by four capacities, which we aim to nurture in every child:
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Confident Individuals who are resilient, have a strong sense of self-worth, and can make informed decisions.
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Successful Learners who are curious, enthusiastic, and equipped with the skills to think creatively and solve problems.
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Effective Contributors who communicate well and contribute positively to their communities.
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Responsible Citizens who understand their rights and responsibilities, respect others, and show kindness and their values.
Through play, exploration, and meaningful interactions, we strive to create a supportive environment where children can thrive across all these areas, preparing them for their next steps in learning and life.
We recognise the need to have a stimulating and nurturing learning environment to facilitate and enhance children’s learning and development. Staff members are skilled in ensuring all learning experiences also deliver the 7 principles of the curriculum:
- Depth
- Coherence
- Challenge and Enjoyment
- Relevance
- Personalisation and Choice
- Breadth
- Progression
Realising the Ambition
Realising The Ambition which was published in 2020 is a key framework for Early Learning and Childcare in Scotland, it incorporates the guidance and principles of the Pre-birth to 3 and Building The Ambition documents.
At Bluebird Family Centre we recognise that children learn best through free play and provocations to extend and develop their learning and interests.
At Bluebird Family Centre staff members value every child as an individual and recognise that every child learns and develops in their own unique way, through nurture, care and stimulating learning environments staff members ensure that all interactions, spaces and experiences are of the highest quality and support the different developmental stages of each child.
Learning Journals
At Bluebird we use the ‘Learning Journals’ platform to showcase your child’s learning, achievements and successes’. Once your child is enrolled you will be provided with paperwork where you will be asked for provide your email address. You will then be sent a link which will direct you to a ‘Parent Zone’ login page where you will be asked to create a password, along with a 4 digit pin number.
After this step you will have secure access to your child’s journal entries which will contain a host of wonderful learning experiences along with pictures and or videos and statements about their learning.
You will also be able to upload your own pictures and videos to showcase your child’s learning at home, we greatly encourage parent to regularly login to your child’s journal and see their updates. If you have any problems accessing your child’s journal, please speak to a member of staff
