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Supporting Curiosity & Confidence
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Our Learning Approach
Communication & language development
Play-based learning
Physical & emotional growth
Personalised learning plans
Curriculum Progression
Babies (0–2 years)
Children begin to:
⦿ build attachments
⦿ respond to sounds and words
⦿ explore through senses
⦿ move and develop coordination
⦿ communicate through gestures
Toddlers (2–3 years)
Children begin to:
⦿ use simple sentences
⦿ explore confidently
⦿ engage in role play
⦿ develop independence
⦿ build friendships
Preschool (3–4 years)
Children begin to:
⦿ express ideas clearly
⦿ solve problems
⦿ work with others
⦿ show resilience
⦿ develop independence
⦿ prepare for school
Impact – What Success Looks Like
Children will:
⦿ feel safe and confident
⦿ develop communication skills
⦿ build relationships
⦿ show independence
⦿ demonstrate curiosity
⦿ be ready for school
🟣 CURRICULUM (FULL EXPANDED VERSION)
Our Curriculum
At Zig Zag Day Nursery Corby, we recognise that every group of children is unique. Our curriculum is carefully designed around the needs of the children who attend our setting.
Many of our children are developing communication and language skills, including children who speak English as an Additional Language (EAL) or who may require additional support with speech and language development.
We also support children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) by adapting learning experiences and providing targeted support.
We ensure that all children feel:
⦿ safe
⦿ valued
⦿ included
Our curriculum supports children in developing confidence, independence and curiosity, while ensuring learning is accessible to every child.
We work closely with parents, carers and professionals to ensure every child receives the support they need to thrive.
Intent – What We Want Children to Learn
Our curriculum is built around three key priorities:
Curiosity and Exploration
We encourage children to:
⦿ explore their environment freely
⦿ investigate and ask questions
⦿ take appropriate risks
⦿ use imagination and creativity
⦿ become confident explorers
Children develop knowledge through meaningful, hands-on experiences
Confidence and Self-Expression
Children are supported to:
⦿ express thoughts, ideas and feelings
⦿ build relationships
⦿ develop resilience and self-belief
⦿ take part in group activities
⦿ feel proud of their achievements
Independence and Life Skills
Children learn to:
⦿ make choices
⦿ follow their interests
⦿ care for themselves and belongings
⦿ develop self-help skills
⦿ show determination
Inclusive Learning for All
We support all children, including SEND and EAL, through:
⦿ visual supports
⦿ modelling language
⦿ adapting activities
⦿ small group support
⦿ calm environments
⦿ partnership with families
Implementation – How We Teach
Our curriculum is delivered through:
⦿ play-based learning
⦿ high-quality interactions
⦿ meaningful experiences
We support children by:
⦿ following interests
⦿ providing open-ended resources
⦿ modelling language
⦿ encouraging independence
⦿ supporting problem-solving
⦿ offering daily outdoor learning