The Village Preschool E17, follow the seven areas of learning from the Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum (the National Curriculum for Early Years pupils). Children learn the EYFS curriculum through a play-based approach as well as each child has an ‘Individual Learning Plan’, which details their interests and provides extension work in areas that require further development, building on their current knowledge and understanding. Our practitioners work closely with each child to develop an individual plan of activities based on his or her preferences. Each child makes progress in planned, small steps and gains inner confidence and sureness about themselves and how they work. Working individually and in small groups, each child builds up their own repertoire of activities and is encouraged to make independent choices. These plans are revised every half term to ensure children are given opportunities to progress and we encourage parent input in the creation of these plans.