In September 2021, compulsory Government changes were made to the Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum (EYFS) which we follow at KINS with guidance and support from the non-statutory 'Development matters' document.

In Nursery (FS1) we provide an enabling environment that allows for children to develop important life skills such as curiosity, creativity, problem solving, use of their imagination, concentration and persistence through purposeful child initiated play experiences. We exploit opportunities for independent learning through the use of regular routines which positively impact on well-being, confidence, and behaviour. Child initiated themes are constantly used to develop and enhance children's own interests, as well as teaching our own  ‘Question-based Learning Projects’ including our own schemes of work/learning (see our 'Curriculum' tab).

In Reception (FS2) we provide a balanced curriculum of teacher/child led activities on a daily basis. Outdoor provision is set up and provided each day during the morning and afternoon sessions. We deliver differentiated whole class teaching sessions of English, Maths and Phonics and work with groups of children in workbooks to provide evidence of their learning alongside recording observations on 'Evidence Me', our online assessment and record keeping tool. High quality Continuous Provision activities are delivered which are continually enhanced and changed to maintain, deepen and support children's interest and developmental skills.

We teach through our own 'Question-base Learning Projects' to deliver  a high, stimulating and varied set of topics, introduced with a question, to develop the enquiring mind and extend  the children in all areas of learning to develop a range of skills beginning with a ‘Memorable Experience’. This might include an educational visit to another setting/a visitor in school/specific party (pyjama/story) etc. These ‘experiences’ are designed to inspire our children and support their 'Cultural Capital' development as they begin their new topic. Our topics include: Do you want to be friends? What happens when I go to sleep? Why don’t snakes have legs? Are we there yet? Why are carrots orange? Will you read me a story?

Our 2017 Ofsted Report stated that ‘Children benefit from an exciting and well-planned curriculum based on accurate assessment information of what they can and cannot do.’  Adults interact with children well to extend and move their learning on. They use questioning effectively to make children think and to extend their language development.’