Teaching Team
Mrs Quiney (Lead),Miss H. Batson, Miss J Hugill.
Pearl Learning Zone
In Pearl Learning Zone, play, schemas and relationships drive learning. Toddlers learn through:
- movement and exploration
- repetition and schematic play
- emerging independence
- language developed through interaction
Our curriculum intent supports adult understanding, not targets for children. It helps practitioners design environments and interactions that respond to:
- children’s interests
- schemas
- communication and emotional needs
Adults:
- observe before intervening
- follow children’s lead in play
- model language and support regulation
- use brief, playful adult-led moments when appropriate
Themes and projects are used flexibly as shared contexts and never override child-led exploration. Impact is seen in:
- increased confidence and independence
- longer periods of engagement
- growing vocabulary and expressive communication
Assessment remains observation-led and proportionate, including the statutory progress check at age two. This ensures toddlers are not rushed and are supported at the right developmental pace.
