Learning and Development
From birth to age 5, we make learning fun, stimulating, exciting and active. Our Ofsted Outstanding team plans a rich learning environment around every child, with a dedicated key worker guiding their individual journey through the EYFS.
At Buckshaw Village Nursery, learning and development follow the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) for children from birth to 5 years. Every child has an allocated key worker, progresses at their own pace through play, and has a shared Learning Journey that parents can view and add to online.
Learning through the Early Years Foundation Stage
The period from birth to age 5 is known as the Early Years Foundation Stage, or EYFS. These are the years when children learn the most, so we believe every experience should be fun, stimulating, exciting and active. Our approach helps children from Buckshaw Village, Chorley, Leyland, Euxton, Preston and Whittle-le-Woods build the confidence and skills that set them up for school.
Learning and development sit at the heart of daily life across the nursery. To understand how each area of learning fits together, read more about the EYFS or explore our facilities to see how each room is set up for its stage of childhood.
A rich and purposeful learning environment
Our practitioners design an environment that meets each child's individual needs and interests, using high quality resources that invite children to investigate, create and imagine.
"Staff plan a rich and purposeful learning environment that is designed to meet each child's needs and interests. They use the highest quality resources that stimulate children's curiosity and fascination."
How children learn with us
Our practice is built on the guiding principles of the EYFS, so learning is personal, playful and rooted in strong relationships.
A unique child
Every child is a capable, curious learner. We get to know each child as an individual and build on what fascinates them.
Positive relationships
An allocated key worker forms a warm, secure bond with your child, so they feel confident to explore and learn.
Enabling environments
Staff plan a rich, purposeful learning environment with high quality resources that spark curiosity.
Learning and development
Children progress at their own pace through play, following a learning path shaped around their needs and interests.
Your child's key worker
Every child is allocated a key worker, a dedicated practitioner who gets to know them as an individual. Because children learn through free play, they progress at different rates, so each child follows a unique learning path rather than a one size fits all timetable.
The key worker plans around your child's interests, notices the small steps that matter, and is your main point of contact throughout your child's time with us. This continuity helps children feel secure and ready to learn, and it keeps families closely involved.
Children who need a little extra support are welcomed and included too. Find out how we support children with SEND.
Learning Journeys you can share
Each child has a Learning Journey that documents their development and celebrates their achievements. We keep these records in an electronic format, so parents can view them and contribute their own observations through an easy to use app. It is a lovely way to stay connected to your child's day and to share what they enjoy at home.
"Staff establish superb partnership working with parents and other professionals, to provide children with consistency in their care and learning."
Explore more of our nursery
Learning at Buckshaw Village Nursery goes beyond the classroom. Discover the wider experiences and support that help every child thrive.
Learning and development, questions answered
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See how your child would learn and grow
Get in touch to meet our Ofsted Outstanding team and see our play based learning in action, right here in Buckshaw Village.