The Early Years Foundation Stage is a central part of the government 10 year childcare strategy and the Childcare Act of 2006. The aim of the EYFS is to help young children achieve the five Every Child Matters outcomes of staying safe, being healthy, enjoying and achieving, making a positive contribution and achieving economic well-being.

The EYFS is the framework by which Hopscotch keep their children safe and help them to thrive. The Principles which guide the work of our practitioners are grouped into four themes, a unique child, positive relationships, enabling environments, learning and development.

Hopscotch Nurseries

Our nurseries are thoughtfully equipped to promote the highest standard of care and education. They are regularly inspected by Ofsted and our learning programmes are planned within EYFS policy. Children’s progress is recorded and regularly reviewed with parents.

All our activities and procedures are child-centred and are planned to support development of children’s individual needs at their own pace. We care for the whole child and this means wiping bottoms and noses, and cuddling children through tantrums and tears, praising and encouraging their efforts, for example, if they paint a picture, tidy the book corner or use the potty.

Hopscotch offers a range of peripatetic classes in French, Spanish, Dance, Yoga and Music and Movement.