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  Knowledge and Understanding of the World
The children are able to explore and experiment with a range of natural and man-made materials. They learn to observe the features of objects and substances, recognize differences, patterns and similarities, and to share and record their findings. The children are assisted in exploring and understanding their environment, both within the group and also wider community. They also learn about their bodies and develop an understanding of personal hygiene and health issues.
 What Knowledge and Understanding of the World means for your child
• Learning about the world around them through a variety of sources
including their families and neighbourhood
• Participating in activities based on first-hand experience that encourage
exploration and experimentation, for example learning about the
characteristics of liquids and solids eg: by observing melting chocolate or
cooking eggs.
• Investigating various construction materials and tools
• Experience using a range of ICT equipment including cameras, CD players,
a computer and programmable toys.
• Having a sense of belonging and gaining an awareness of the cultures and
beliefs of others.
  Physical Development
A range of equipment, both indoors and outside allows children to become confident in developing their physical skills. At all times they will be closely supervised to ensure safety while mastering skills in balance, movement, running and jumping. At the same time, the children are supported in the development of their fine motor skills required to use tools, including pens, pencils and to handle small objects with increasing control and precision.
 What Physical Development means for your child
• Building confidence to take manageable risks in their play
• Using equipment and resources that are sufficiently challenging and interesting to
develop physical skills
• Having sufficient space, indoors and outdoors to participate in physical activities and
energetic play
• Beginning to recognise the importance of keeping healthy and physically fit
  Creative Development
The children are encouraged to use a wide range of resources including paint, crayons, pencils, collage and recycled materials to use their imagination in producing art and craft work. The children join in with and respond to music and stories and there are many opportunities for imaginative role-play
 What Creative Development means for your child
• Feeling secure enough to ‘have a go’, learn new things and be adventurous
• Expressing themselves through using different materials, tools and media
• Responding in a variety of ways to what they see, hear, smell, touch and feel.
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