All Ofsted registered early years providers must follow the EYFS –
Early Years Foundation Stage.
The framework outlines what children should learn and develop, how they should be cared for,
and how they should be kept safe.
At Baby Grow, we focus on the 3 prime areas
- Personal, social and emotional development
- Communication and language
- Physical development
The three prime areas describe universal core aspects of child development. They are time-sensitive because of biological factors that enable rapid brain connections, particularly in the first few years of life.
Developmental steps missed at this crucial stage are much harder to address later on.
Once the 3 prime areas are well established, children can then begin to explore and develop in the 4 specific areas
- Literacy
- Mathematics
- Understanding the world
- Expressive arts and design
Playful approaches we use at Baby Grow
Unstructured play
Play and explore without any adult support
Child-initiated play
Adult support for an enabling environment and sensitive interaction
Focused learning
Adult-guided, playful experiential activities
Our curriculum also supports 3 additional aims that
we feel very passionate about
The power of words
What we speak becomes a reflection of what we are. We understand to speak with intention, kindness and awareness because every word has the potential to heal or to harm.
Love for books
Developing a love for reading builds strong language skills, boosts imagination, strengthens memory and concentration, and lays the foundation for lifelong learning.
Positive role models
Children learn by watching the adults around them. Modeling kindness, respect, curiosity and perseverance sets a powerful example.
Extra curriculum activities we offer
- Sing and Sign
- Music and Movement
- Kindergarten
Importance of Play
Encourages communication
Boosts confidence & creativity
Teaches emotional regulation
Promotes imagination & relationships
Fosters problem-solving and resilience