Foundation Stage  We follow 'Key to Learning’, the Vygotskian Developmental Cognitive Curriculum for Early Years, which consists of a two year rolling programme of work, starting with 'Caterpillars’ in Nursery and [from September 2007] 'Butterflies’ in Reception.  Sensory Mathematics develops the ability to analyse the external, visual qualities of objects using sensory standards such as colour, shape and size. It builds the foundation for the development of mental abilities. Logic develops the ability to analyse objects and events, see their invisible sides, identify their most essential characteristics, think sequentially, draw conclusions, classify and systematise information. Mathematics using visual models allows the children to discover the language of Mathematics and concept of measurement, compare different quantities and qualities of objects and explore the relationships more, less, equal. Story Grammar develops a love of story, ownership of story language and a profound understanding of story structure by following a specific set of procedures known as visual modelling. Developmental Games playing in small and large groups children develop productive imagination, symbolic literacy, language and communication skills, flexible thinking, creative problem solving, self-regulation and self-esteem. Artographics cultivates the essential skills required both for writing and creative artistic expression. Develops 'art vision' and introduces different symbolic tools - composition, rhythm and colour. Visual Spacial develops spatial awareness and the ability to 'read' maps. Children look at objects in space, use symbols to represent what they and others see through visual models - maps, schemes and plans. Creative Modelling through shared activity children discover symmetry and pattern by manipulating geometric shapes to create artistic compositions of the world around them. Develops co-operative and social skills. Construction develops mathematical language and goal directed behaviour. Children analyse the structure of objects , plan, articulate their plans and execute them using wooden modular building blocks. Exploration through games, stories and simple yet powerful experiments children discover important scientific concepts - states of matter, different qualities of substances and transformations. Expressive Movement develops emotional intelligence, non-verbal communication skills, creativity and productive imagination through body movement, gestures, facial expressions and music. You – Me – World using symbols and visual models children learn about themselves as physical, emotional and social beings; about the natural and material world, about living things and inanimate objects. This curriculum encompasses all aspects and more of the government’s Curriculum Guidance for the Foundation Stage. We provide our pupils with a broad and stimulating range of experiences appropriate to their stage of development, and thus ensure full coverage of the six 'areas of learning’. [Learning activities are often grouped together to form cohesive 'themes’ such as 'food’ or 'people who help us’.]