Pangbourne Valley Pre-School is a registered charity, at the heart of our community, committed to providing affordable childcare and education for local families.
Our curriculum
Our curriculum is designed in line with the Early Years Foundation stage (EYFS), Development Matters and Birth to 5 guidance. We support a holistic, child centred approach which provides meaningful opportunities for exploration, creativity and natural inquisition while fostering a lifelong love of learning through each child's individual interests and needs.
Personal, social & emotional development
Children are supported to form positive relationships with their peers and adults around them whilst also learning to manage their feelings and behaviour and build their self-confidence. We use a consistent, positive approach encouraging children to work together co-operatively, respectfully and independently.
Communication & Language
Children are encouraged to communicate their wants and needs independently through words, sounds and gestures. Quickly learning that what they need to communicate with us is valid and listened to, in a nurturing environment where time and patience is given with support from the adults who are caring for them.
Physical development
Children are provided with ample opportunities for both indoor and outdoor play. The wide variety of activities provided help to develop strength, co-ordination, balance and control both with fine and gross motor skills. Toilet training is approached sensitively and adapted to meet the needs of each child in a pressure free environment.
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For more information about our curriculum please go to our policies page.
"My son loves going to the Playgroup... The staff at Playgroup have done such a good job at helping him get ready for school"
C, Parent
"The welfare, happiness and development of the children is at the heart of everything they do"
W, Parent