Curriculum

1. High quality care - Our vision

At Little Cherubs we are passionate about childcare, believing each & every child matters. We support children individually to help them reach their full potential and fully prepare for school.

We believe in investing in our staff to teach the Little Cherubs ways which is reflected in strong bonds and special partnerships between the staff, children & parents.

We encourage learning through imaginative & fun play to help the children grow, throughout their time with us.

The positive images from staff help children and families to show respect for each other and themselves, promoting diversity & equality.

2. Parent partnership - Parents as first educators

Parents know their children best. Strong partnerships between home and nursery are essential to children’s success.

• Listening carefully to parents’ insights
• Holding regular parent meetings
• Providing clear progress information
• Completing statutory progress checks
• Offering workshops and guidance for home learning

Through our nursery app, Parent Zone, parents receive daily updates about personal care, meals and activities, alongside photographs and videos of special moments.

Partnerships with parents and carers policy

3. The curriculum - What we want children to learn

Our curriculum is broad, balanced and rooted in early language and social communication.

• Children’s interests
• Celebrations and cultural events
• Developmental needs
• Real-life experiences

Learning builds progressively over time. Planning remains flexible, especially for babies and toddlers, recognising that development does not follow a fixed path.

4. Pedagogy - How we help children learn

Children are powerful, capable learners. Our skilled practitioners create enabling environments both indoors and outdoors that inspire exploration, creativity and critical thinking.

• Reggio Emilia
• The Curiosity Approach
• Steiner principles
• Learning through play

Practitioners role model, collaborate and extend learning through sensitive questioning, encouraging children to become confident thinkers and problem-solvers.

5. The best for every child - Equality of opportunity

We believe every child deserves the very best start. Our high-quality early education is fully inclusive, ensuring all children have equal opportunities to succeed.

• Children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities
• Children with English as an Additional Language
• Children who may have experienced disadvantage or difficult life circumstances

Early identification and timely intervention ensure children receive the additional support they need to flourish.

6. Self regulation - Supporting behaviour

Language development is central to self-regulation. Through conversations, storytelling, role play and meaningful discussion, children learn to:

• Focus their thinking
• Plan ahead
• Manage strong emotions
• Be patient
• Adapt when challenges arise
• Bounce back from difficulty

7. Assessment - Understanding progress

Assessment at Little Cherubs focuses on noticing what children know and can do.

• When a child joins the nursery
• At age two, linked to the statutory two-year progress check
• During transition to school

Ongoing observation ensures we identify strengths, celebrate achievements and quickly recognise when additional support may be required.

8. School readiness

At Little Cherubs, we’re committed to preparing every child for the next stage of their learning journey.

Starting school is a big step for both children and parents, and our experienced team supports this transition with care.

• Social development
• Independence
• Responsibility
• Self-care

Through structured activities, nurturing support and real-life experiences, children leave Little Cherubs confident, resilient and ready for school.