Our Curriculum

At St Matthew’s Pre School, we provide a nurturing, creative environment that encourages every child to learn, grow, and thrive. Our curriculum is based on the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework and guided by Development Matters, ensuring children develop holistically across the seven areas of learning: communication, physical and emotional development, literacy, mathematics, understanding the world, and expressive arts.

We focus on key school readiness skills, helping children gain independence in self-care, develop early literacy and numeracy abilities, build social confidence, and show awareness of phonics. Our progression-based approach ensures activities are tailored to each child’s age and developmental stage, with careful scaffolding that prepares them for their next steps in learning.

At St Matthew’s, we also promote British Values and celebrate the rich diversity of our community. Children participate in democratic activities like voting for books of the day and contributing to school rules, while parents and community members enrich our curriculum through visits and sharing their expertise. We encourage parents to be involved in their child’s learning, sharing their cultural traditions and helping us create an inclusive, supportive environment.

Our goal is to provide a well-rounded, holistic education that prepares every child for a successful transition to primary school, nurturing a love of learning and building a strong foundation for the future.