Play, Exploration & active learning Policy

A large variety of age and development suitable toys, materials and objects will be available play across a wide range and activities based on the children’s interests and needs-

Shop bought toys and materials and objects such as fur cones gathered from nature trails, old magazines cut up and seeds and plants will be used in play,

Children be made to feel at ease. secure and confident to help them to mentally and physically engage in learning

A weekly planner will be used to build play around, based on the 6 areas of EYF5 learning and development (Personal social and emotional development;

Communication Language and literacy; Problem solving, Reasoning and numeracy; knowledge and understanding of the world; Physical development; creative development) to encourage a diverse range of learning.

A method of differentiation will be used for play. Therefore the weekly planner may have one topic for all children but the play will be personalised for each child using a  personal planner even a longer period.

Personal planners will be based on learning and knowing about each child’s wellbeing and development. through regular observation and assessment against the EYFS Learning and Development stages and through partnership with parents and other practitioners involved in the child’s well-being

Whilst children will be offered and encouraged to pin the activity suggested in the planner, it is recognised that active learners need to have some independence and control over their learning to keep their interest and to develop their creativity. Therefore when able; children will be free to amend the plan or to together choose another activity

There will be a balance of adult-led and child-initiated activities,

I will value linguistic diversity and aim to provide opportunities for children to develop and use their home language in their play and learning; Alongside support in the child’s home language, I will provide a range of meaningful contexts in which children have opportunities to develop English.