Our Curriculum
At Bertie’s Nursery, we believe in fostering a love of learning through a carefully designed curriculum that encourages every child to develop at their own pace. Our curriculum is structured around 12 key goals that focus on nurturing independence, emotional awareness, creativity, and a passion for discovery. Here’s how we support your child’s growth:
1. Confident, Independent Starters
From their first days, children learn to settle in confidently. They begin to independently explore their surroundings, follow daily routines, and make choices about their activities - growing in both independence and enthusiasm for learning.
2. Emotionally Aware and Empathetic
We support children in recognising and understanding their emotions, helping them express how they feel and show empathy toward others. They learn to resolve conflicts, develop friendships, and build strong emotional connections with their peers and caregivers.
3. Strong Sense of Self
We celebrate the uniqueness of each child. From recognising themselves and others to expressing preferences and celebrating achievements, children develop a sense of pride in who they are and an appreciation for diversity.
4. Engaged and Effective Communicators
We help children develop language skills that go beyond simply talking. They grow into confident communicators who can hold conversations, share ideas, and ask questions - setting the foundation for effective and meaningful interactions.
5. Storytellers and Imaginative Thinkers
Storytelling is at the heart of early childhood learning. Children engage with rhymes, songs, and stories, gradually creating their own narratives through pretend play and imaginative activities.
6. Curious and Enthusiastic Readers
Our children develop a love for reading. From enjoying picture books to exploring print and sound, they build key reading skills while discovering the joy of stories, poems, and informational books.
7. Meaningful Mark Makers and Writers
From early scribbles to more purposeful writing, children express themselves through drawing, writing, and mark-making. They begin to understand how to communicate ideas through visual and written symbols.
8. Problem Solvers and Early Mathematicians
Through hands-on exploration, children develop early math skills like counting, pattern recognition, and shape sorting. They learn to solve problems independently and use math in everyday contexts, such as at snack time or during play.
9. Purposeful Builders and Creators
Our children love to build! Whether stacking blocks, using construction kits, or creating with loose parts, they learn to plan, adapt, and collaborate to create models, structures, and imaginative worlds.
10. Inquisitive Explorers of the World
Curiosity is key at Bertie’s. Children explore the natural world around them - using their senses to discover new textures, observe the changes in the environment, and ask questions that spark their understanding of how things work.
11. Expressive Artists and Performers
Creativity flows through everything we do. Children explore art, music, dance, and drama to express themselves in new ways - whether making a picture, performing a rhyme, or acting out a story with friends.
12. Healthy, Active Bodies and Minds
Physical development is important too. Our children enjoy outdoor play, develop balance and coordination, and begin to understand the importance of staying healthy, both through activity and self-care.