Curriculum

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At Tess’s Tots, we understand that a good framework is very important to meet the individual needs of every child.

That is why we follow the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Curriculum. Our program concentrates on providing a safe and secure learning environment to the kids from the age of 1.5 years to 5 years.
At Tess’ Tots, your child will be exploring the below given areas –

Mathematics

Children are encouraged to develop their mathematical skills through counting and various other games. Number – Children will learn counting, addition, subtraction, order numbers, problem solving, etc. They will be able to count from 1 to 20 and place the numbers in order. Shape, space and measure – Children will learn about shapes weight, spaces, distance, time, etc. They can use this knowledge to describe the shapes of the everyday objects.

Literacy

Children will be encouraged to link sounds and letters. They will learn to read and write through various songs, rhymes and other activities. Reading – Children will fall in love with books. The books will be full of pictures, which will ignite their interest and this will help them in reading. Children are encouraged to share with others what they have learnt and also decode regular words. Writing – Children will start by writing alphabets and then proceed to write complete words and their own names. They will be able to read what they write. We help children in enhancing their concentration and prepare them for KS1.

Expressive Arts and Design

Children will be encouraged to explore with a huge range of media and materials. They will be encouraged to be creative and have fun while singing and dancing. Also, they are free to experiment with different form, design, colour, texture, and function.

Understanding the World

Children will be guided to understand the world, technology and the communities. They will be made to discover, and understand all this through various activities. They soon will know about similarities and differences between themselves and others, and start observing animals and plants around them. They will also understand about different technology that is used in their school and daycare.

Communication and Language

Listening – Children learn the power of listening. They listen to different stories and rhymes every day and try to understand at their level. Understanding – Various educational games are introduced to stimulate learning among children. The kids are encouraged to ask questions and describe what they understand. Speaking – Children are encouraged to express themselves and to speak in numerous situations.

Physical Development

Body Movement – This includes activities like – climbing, running, jumping, etc., which helps the kids in enhancing their control and coordination skills. We make sure that the kids learn by exploring. We provide sensory toys & games to help the kids build concepts and test ideas. Healthy life – Children learn about the significance of a well-balanced diet and physical exercise. They get to enjoy one or the other kind of outdoor activity every day. They learn the importance of maintaining good hygiene and clean habits.

Personal, Social and Emotional Development (PSED)

Relationship building – We, at Tess’s Tots make sure to provide a happy, and safe environment where kids learn to build new while playing together with each other. We make sure children learn how to behave in groups and learn to have confidence in their own abilities. Self-confidence – We, at Tess’s Tots make sure that our children grow on to become independent and confident individuals. All our activities are based on the concept of “keep on try” & “yes you can”. This encourages the students and helps them with their goals.

F.A.Q's

How do I arrange a visit?

Please give us a call on ………………………….. and we will arrange a suitable time for you to come visit the nursery.

When is the Nursery open?

We are open Monday and Friday from 7:00am to 6:30pm every day. Tess’ Tots operates all year round with the exception of bank holidays, Easter, Christmas and New Year.

What is a key worker?

Key worker is the member of staff that is responsible for your child’s learning and development.

What is your training procedure?

All staff at Tess’ Tots undertake First Aid training, health & safety and food hygiene are a few of the nursery’s training procedures.

What do your fees include?

Here at Tess’ Tots we offer a range of child care packages, please contact us directly and we are happy to provide further information.

Do you offer funding for children 2, 3 and 4 years ?

At Tess’ Tots we accept a range of funded hours, please click on the link

What do you serve for meals and snacks?

We have a 2 week rota with a variety of meals from different cultures & cuisine. Please call us directly on ………………………..

Do you provide for kids with dietary requirements/ allergies?

Yes, we provide for children with dietary requirements, please contact us on ………………………………… to discuss.

Will my child be required to bring anything with them when starting?

We always want to hear if you or your child/children are unhappy with any aspect of the nursery. We have feedback slips and an open door policy, please contact Joyce Adjei on for a chat ……………………………

What if my child is ill and cannot attend?

Please notify the nursery as soon as possible and we will make a note on your child/children’s attendance record.  

What is the Early Years Foundation?

The Early Years foundation also known as EYFS is the framework for the learning & development of all children from birth to 5 years. It applies too the following categories: - Childminders, Day Nurseries, Play groups, holiday play scheme, School reception, Nursery classes, after school & breakfast clubs. For more information please click the link below:-

https://www.towerhamlets.gov.uk/lgnl/education_and_learning/childcare_and_early_years_educ/Early_Years_Foundation_Stage.aspx

Are you Ofsted registered?

Yes, Tess Tots is Ofsted registered for further information, please contact us on ………………………………….

Contact Us

1 Silverleigh Road
Thornton Heath
CR7 6DY

0208 4093863/ 0754 6817234

info@tesstotsdaycare.com

Hours

Mon-Friday: 7:00am – 7:00pm
Child Drop Off: 7:00am - 7:00am
Child Pickup: 6:30pm - 7:00pm

Pop in for a chat

Our Nursery is open from Monday to Friday, from 7:00 A.M to 6:30 P.M. You can visit us at our Nursery in our office hours and we will be happy to help you in understanding how your child could learn and play with us. In case of any query, you can email us at info@tesstotsdaycare.com and a member of the team will be in touch shortly.

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