Our Approach

Our Approach

At Little Adventures Nursery, we don’t just prepare children for school — we prepare them for life.

Our whole-child approach combines a rich, engaging curriculum with emotional wellbeing, robust safety, and a nurturing, individualised learning experience. Every child’s journey is unique, and we’re here to help them thrive every step of the way.

Future Ready Curriculum

Our bespoke Future-Ready Curriculum was designed to help children shine — today, tomorrow, and into their futures.

It supports brain development through rich, language-filled experiences. Children learn through purposeful play, singing, exploring, reading, role play, and experimentation. Learning unfolds naturally through meaningful milestones, sequenced to build skills progressively and reinforce deep understanding.

We focus on:

• Language-rich environments for early brain development
• Sequenced milestones that build confidence and mastery
• Individualised planning linked to each child’s progress
• Partnership with parents through shared learning and communication

Ofsted described our curriculum as well-designed and ambitious (Oct 2023), supporting children to make the progress they are truly capable of.

The RICH Learner Philosophy

At the heart of our approach is a simple but powerful idea: we want every child to be a RICH learner:

• Resilient – not afraid to try, and try again
• Independent – confident in making choices and leading their learning
• Curious – filled with wonder, questions, and ideas
• Happy – because joy is the foundation of lifelong learning

These values shape everything we do — from how we plan activities to how we celebrate progress.

Thrive Goals – Nurturing the Individual

Alongside our main curriculum, each child is supported through a personalised Thrive Goal each term. These are individual, holistic goals designed to promote emotional wellbeing, self-esteem, and confidence.

Whether it’s building friendships, trying something new, or learning to self-regulate, each Thrive Goal is thoughtfully chosen, supported through play, and celebrated as part of your child’s journey.

How We Support Learning

We embed the Characteristics of Effective Teaching and Learning across our settings:

• Playing and Exploring – encouraging natural curiosity
• Active Learning – nurturing engagement, perseverance, and motivation
• Creating and Thinking Critically – supporting children to solve problems, reflect, and apply knowledge

These principles help children become confident, capable learners who love to explore, imagine, and grow.

Safety, First Aid & Wellbeing

Children learn best when they feel safe and cared for. That’s why we go above and beyond:

• Defibrillators on-site at every nursery
• Enhanced paediatric first aid training for all staff
• Daily safety and hygiene routines
• Tailored care plans for allergies, medical needs, and SEND
• Risk-aware environments that support safe, adventurous play

From health checks to hugs, your child’s wellbeing is our priority.

A Caring, Skilled Team

Behind every experience is a caring adult who truly understands children. Our team members:

• Follow a strong key person approach
• Receive continuous training in safeguarding, child development, and wellbeing
• Share a passion for nurturing each child’s uniqueness
• Build strong, trusting relationships with every family

We invest in our team because your child deserves the very best.

We Learn Together

With the Famly app, you stay connected to your child’s progress, interests, and daily discoveries. We believe in true partnership — where your insight as a parent and our expertise as educators work hand-in-hand.