Nursery Curriculum

At Learning for Success, our Nursery curriculum is carefully structured to support children from early exploration to confident, independent learners.

Aligned with the British Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and informed by Cambridge-style progression, our programme builds strong foundations in literacy, numeracy, science, creativity, and personal development.

Our Nursery is divided into three progressive stages, each designed to meet children at their developmental level while preparing them for a smooth transition into Primary education.

A Strong Foundation for Lifelong Learning

Nursery 1

Ages 2 – 3 years

Nursery 1 focuses on early exposure to learning through play, routine, and guided exploration. At this stage, children develop confidence, communication skills, and early academic awareness.

Core Learning Areas

Phonics & Language Development
- Introduction to phonics sounds
- Alphabet recognition
Early Numeracy
- Number recognition from 1–30
- Counting through songs and hands-on activities
Shapes & Visual Awareness
- Basic shape recognition
Science Development
- Exploration of the world through sensory and discovery-based activities
Personal & Social Development
- Sharing, listening, independence, and classroom routines

Nursery 2

Ages 3 – 4 years

Nursery 2 builds structure and confidence, introducing more formal learning while maintaining an engaging, child-centred approach.

Ages 3 – 4 years

Nursery 2 builds structure and confidence, introducing more formal learning while maintaining an engaging, child-centred approach.

Core Learning Areas:

Literacy
- Uppercase and lowercase letter recognition
- Formation of 2–3 letter words
- Introduction to simple sentences using familiar words

Mathematics
- Number recognition from 1–200
- Introduction to addition and subtraction
- Understanding even and odd numbers

Shape & Spatial Awareness
- Identification of 2D and 3D shapes

Science
- Basic scientific concepts through observation and inquiry

Personal & Social Development
- Confidence building, cooperation, and emotional awareness

Nursery 3

Nursery 3 is a key preparation stage for Primary education, focusing on fluency, independence, and academic readiness in line with a Cambridge Primary approach.

Ages 4 – 5 years

Nursery 3 is a key preparation stage for Primary education, focusing on fluency, independence, and academic readiness in line with a Cambridge Primary approach.

Core Learning Areas:

Reading & Literacy
- Fluent reading development
- Formation and reading of 4–5 letter words
- Reading and understanding 20-page storybooks

Phonics
- Advanced phonics application in reading and writing

Mathematics
- Confident addition and subtraction
- Number problem-solving and reasoning

Science
- Structured science syllabus encouraging curiosity and investigation

Arts & Crafts
- Creative expression, fine motor skills, and imagination
Personal & Social Development
- Independence, responsibility, teamwork, and confidence