The Foundation Stage is the first part of the National Curriculum focussing on the distinct needs of children aged 3 to the end of the Reception year in primary school.

The philosophy underpinning the Foundation Stage curriculum is that learning should be carefully planned and structured, with an emphasis on activities that are fun, relevant and motivating for each child.

Children’s learning is supported through planned play and by extending and developing children’s spontaneous play.

The Foundation Stage Curriculum is organised into six broad areas of learning:

- Communication, language and literacy

- Mathematical development

- Knowledge and understanding of the world

- Creative development

- Physical development and

- Personal, social and emotional development

The teaching of these six areas is through topics, which touch on all aspects.

At Little Crackers focus group activities are planned weekly to cater for individual needs and development. We track children’s achievement over time to ensure progression leading through to Reception.