Our Nursery Curriculum

At our nursery, we believe that play is the foundation of all learning. Through play, children explore, experiment, and make sense of the world around them. Our aim is to provide a wide range of exciting and meaningful learning experiences within a rich, stimulating environment — always supported by our knowledgeable and caring early years staff.

Our planning and evaluation are guided by Scotland’s Curriculum for Excellence, which provides clear values, purposes and principles for education from ages 3 to 18. The curriculum helps children develop as:

• Successful Learners
• Confident Individuals
• Responsible Citizens
• Effective Contributors

We recognise that children learn best when learning experiences are connected and integrated across different areas of the curriculum. Everyday activities — such as playing with sand or water — can support the development of early science, maths, technology, language, and communication skills. Our staff ensure these opportunities are engaging, purposeful and tailored to each child’s stage of development, interests and needs.

Above all, we provide a caring and nurturing environment where children feel happy, secure and confident to explore. This supportive atmosphere allows each child to develop and progress at their own pace, encouraging a lifelong love of learning

 

 

 

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Updated October 2025