Crawley and Burgess Hill Children’s Nursery

Education

At our nurseries and pre-schools, our goal is to develop confident, independent and curious learners who are ready and excited for every stage of their learning journey.

Our approach to your child’s education

At our nurseries, children thrive in an environment full of exploration and discovery, guided by a carefully designed early years curriculum informed by the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework.

This curriculum focuses on seven key areas of learning and development. The three prime areas – personal, social, and emotional development; communication and language; and physical development – lay the foundation for all future learning.

These are complemented by four specific areas – literacy, mathematics, understanding the world, and expressive arts and design – which help children develop essential skills and knowledge.

Our experienced practitioners bring these areas to life through engaging activities tailored to children’s unique interests, while also embracing spontaneous moments to create meaningful learning experiences.

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Creating a safe and inspiring environment

We believe that a child’s sense of security and belonging is the foundation of effective learning. From their very first day at Little Explorers, our goal is to make every child feel safe, happy, and secure.

Our nursery spaces offer a wide range of carefully planned activities that spark curiosity to support learning through play, both indoors and outdoors. Our practitioners encourage children to explore new things, develop their independence, and build positive relationships.

By regularly monitoring each child’s progress, our practitioners create personalised plans that meet each child’s developmental needs, allowing them to develop at their own pace, supporting them emotionally and academically.

This approach empowers children to grow with confidence, preparing them for the next steps in their learning journey.

Building partnerships with parents and carers

Each child who attends a Little Explorers nursery is assigned a key person who becomes the main point of contact for them and their parents/carers. This ensures continuity in care and development. Your child’s key person will greet you and your child daily, will provide updates on your child’s day and will be available to discuss any questions.

We also share regular insights, photos, and observations through the eyparent app, creating a transparent and collaborative experience between the nursery and home environments.

We actively encourage parents/carers to participate in stay-and-play sessions, special events, and termly reviews with their child’s key person.

For children aged two, we complete a progress check to assess development, which is shared with health professionals to create a holistic picture of each child’s growth, ensuring they receive the best support possible.