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Our curriculum is built around the child, encouraging a love of the process of learning. However, we realise that early intervention is paramount for any areas needing support. We check in on your child’s learning four times a year, using the Young Friends Growth Cycle. If more support is needed, and for any shared reports e.g. two year progress check, we will also use the Early Years Foundation Stage to ensure a shared language with other professionals.

We observe your child; their play, their interests, their needs and their schemas, and their Key Person dynamically and formally plans (seeds) the environment accordingly. In this way, children take a lead on their development. Learning through their play at a pace which suits them.

Our Seeding is an effective system unique to Young Friends which informs how we set up the areas and plan experiences to address all children’s interests and skills, using our curriculum as a framework.