Curriculum
Ambitious Little Learners with Big Dreams
At Jabberwocky, our curriculum is a tapestry of everything we want our children to experience, learn, and become. We are dedicated to supporting our children to become strong, independent learners who leave us with a wealth of opportunities under their belts. We believe in a solid foundation where children "know more and do more" every single day. By focusing on the Intent (what we want them to learn), Implementation (how we make it happen), and Impact (the wonderful growth we see), we ensure every child reaches their full potential.
Independence is a journey that starts early here; you’ll see our toddlers pouring their own drinks at just 12 months old! As they grow into preschoolers, they are supported to dish up their own meals, make their own sandwiches, and even wash their own plates. We aren't about the "perfect end product"—you won’t find rows of identical, perfect footprints here. Instead, you will find beautiful, hand-crafted cards and creations designed entirely by your child’s own imagination. We celebrate the process of learning, giving them the utensils and the freedom to see just how much they can achieve.
A World of Awe, Wonder, and the Arboretum
We believe that children are the true leaders of their own learning. Inside our nursery and out in the fresh air of the Arboretum, we create a magical sense of awe and wonder using an outstanding range of open-ended, stimulating resources. Combined with our "in-the-moment" planning, this allows children to investigate, explore, and "have a go" with a confident, "can-do" attitude. Our expert educators join in the play without taking over, using open-ended questioning and scaffolding to model new skills and help children understand that every activity—and every text—has a meaningful story to tell.
We are incredibly lucky to have the Forest School and Outdoor Learning sessions at the Arboretum. Here, children have the freedom to explore woodland spaces, investigate the tiny lives within the trees, and learn incredible outdoor skills. This natural adventure builds critical thinking and problem-solving skills, all while the children breathe in the freshest air. It is a place where curiosity thrives and where "safe risks" turn into proud achievements.
Healthy, Happy, and Heartfelt Values
For a child to learn, they must first feel safe, secure, and deeply valued. Our management and staff are passionate about providing the very best start in life, embedding an ethos of nurture into everything we do. We are proud to promote British Values—teaching democracy, the rule of law, and a deep respect for all cultures and faiths. Through our focus on Cultural Capital, we ensure every child has equal, diverse, and extensive opportunities, growing up in a supportive community that encourages them to dream big.
A healthy body supports a healthy mind, which is why we place such importance on great food and physical play. Our meals are home-cooked using ingredients from local producers—including our excellent town butcher who has delivered to us for years! We also provide a wide array of Enhanced Activities, from French and Fitness to Gardening and Cooking clubs. Finally, we teach our children to be "earth-conscious" from the start; we are proud to say "no" to single-use plastics, "yes" to recycling, and we even turn our nappies into biofuel to help protect the natural world we love to explore.
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