Our Curriculum at Woodhouse Nursery

All children have different abilities and needs. Our dedicated staff team will support each child to progress at their own level of learning enabling them to thrive. Following the requirements of the

Early Year’s Foundation Stage and guidance from the Development Matters framework.
Our child centred approach follows the ‘hygge’ principles inspired by the ‘hygge’ lifestyle from Denmark.   

Our approach enables children to grow curiosity.  Explore and investigate. Learn and develop in a unique way. It inspires children’s interests which supports their progress and overall development.

Our principles are embedded throughout our learning environment, teaching and curriculum . These are:

• Equality and belonging.
• Cosiness.
•  Presence.
• Atmosphere.
•  Happiness.
• Warmth.  
• Listening.
• Togetherness.
• Friendship.
• In the moment learning.
•  Gratitude.

Email: info@woodhousenursery.co.uk or alternatively call 0114 269 3929 and ask for Lisa Caddick - Manager

Hours of Opening are Monday - Friday 8am-6pm

Sessions: 8am-1pm, 1pm-6pm or All Day

Our philosophy of care puts children first and strive for outstanding results.

• Serve with Trust
• Meet the needs of children and families in the community
• Work through an integrated and inclusive approach
•  Emphasise learning through play in a safe, secure, stimulating and caring environment
• Look at values, attitudes, systems and beliefs
• Support a culture that enables us to project vision and deliver the mission 

HYGGE FLAGSHIP ACCREDITED:  Awarded outstanding. Accredited by Tiny Hands Big Futures Flagship Nurseries.  We provide an environment and resources where children can learn in the moment using loose parts and natural materials where possibilities are endless. This enables children to use different ways of thinking through awe and wonder.

Start Well: Awarded the Gold Star Award for the National Start Well Program.  We provide the best start for children.  Children gain understanding of keeping healthily through physical activity, healthy eating and personal hygiene. Children learn about healthily lifestyles and choices that supports good physical, mental health and emotional well-being.

ESCAL Award: Accredited ESCAL Quality Mark Award. We provide a literacy rich environment that supports children’s early language and communication development.  Our teaching approach scaffolds learning for children to become confident communicators which supports children to achieve across the whole curriculum and supports them in life experiences.