Happy Elephant adheres to the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), a British Curriculum designed to foster a holistic learning environment for children aged from 45 days to 5 years. Our educational approach is grounded in the principles of the well-regarded British Programmes and standards, renowned for their emphasis on hands-on, play-based learning. We place a strong focus on the social and emotional development of each child, ensuring a well-rounded and enriching early childhood education experience.
Positive relationships are:
Every child is a unique child who is constantly learning and who can be resilient, capable, confident and self-assured.
Observe and understand each child’s development and learning, assess progress, plan for and act on next steps
Value development and learning
Stimulating resources, inside and outside, releavant to all the children’s cultures and communities
Rich learning opportunities througn play and playful teaching
Support for children to take risks and explore
Support babbies and children to develop a positive sense of their own identity and culture
Indentify any need for additional support
Value and respect all children and families equally
Children learn to be strong and independent through positive relationships.
Warm and loving, and foster a sense of belonging
Practioners teach children by ensuring challenging, playful opportunities across the Prime and Specific areas of development and learning
They foster the characteristics of effective early learning
thinking creatively and critically
Sensitive and responsive to the child’s individual needs, feelings and interests
Supportive of the child’s own efforts and independence
Consistent in setting clear boundaries
Built on key person relationships in early years settings
Children learn and develop well in enabling environments with teaching and support from adults, who respond to their individual interests and needs.
Recognise the importance of leaning and development. Children develop and learn at different rates.