Our curriculum is grounded in the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), the statutory framework for children’s learning and development from birth to five. It is designed to meet all statutory requirements and reflects our core values of connection and nurture. We believe that through warm, skilful interactions and personalised support, every child can grow, learn and thrive.
Our aim is to give every child the strongest possible start by nurturing confidence, independence, and curiosity. We achieve this through rich play-based opportunities, skilful interactions, and a personalised approach that responds to each child’s strengths, needs, and interests.
What makes our curriculum unique
Expert-led and research-informed
Planned by our passionate Early Years teacher and delivered by a small, caring, experienced team, our curriculum is rooted in research and best practice, helping every child feel valued and thrive.
Individualised learning in a nurturing environment
As a small setting, we can offer exceptional levels of one-to-one and small group support. This allows us to plan next steps for every child and provide targeted interventions when needed, so each child can achieve their potential.
Individual Progress
We monitor progress across Settling, Flourishing, and Sunshine using engagement and connection as key indicators. Our ‘All About Me’ form, observations, and home partnership help us tailor learning. Individual focus sheets track progress and celebrate achievements, recognising that development is unique for every child.
Strong partnership with families
We work closely with parents, offering guidance on child development and practical support. This strong home-setting link builds consistency, helping children feel secure and confident.
Children leave Wendover Pre-School as curious, confident learners, developing communication, emotional regulation, and independence along the way. Our approach prepares each child for the next stage of their learning journey while celebrating their unique strengths and achievements.
At Wendover Pre-school our ‘All About Me’ form (on entry) provides information from home to give us a starting point. We continue to gather information from home and observations of children in the setting to determine developmental stages, identify interests and establish areas of focus.
Individual focus sheets are written to incorporate each child’s unique needs and plan for development. Our assessment information celebrates every child’s progress – whether small steps or huge strides. Each child is unique, and while we are guided by an understanding of patterns of child development, progression unfolds differently for each child - like a spider’s web with many strands, not a straight line.
If children are not yet reaching typical developmental stages, or they are moving beyond typical stages, they will benefit from targeted learning strategies based around identified needs. We may seek advice and support from outside agencies, such as speech and language therapists/occupational therapists. At WPS we know that every child can make progress, if they are given the right support.
‘All children make consistently high rates of progress in all areas of learning. They are extremely well prepared for their future learning and eventual move on to school. Children develop an excellent sense of responsibility and high levels of independence.’ OFSTED
