Daily Practice & Inclusion

At Tiddly Toes Family Run Preschool, children learn through play, exploration and meaningful experiences across all areas of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS). Our daily practice supports every child to feel safe, included and confident to learn. We provide a carefully organised environment with inviting learning areas that encourage curiosity, independence and decision-making. Children are supported to develop the skills they need not only for school readiness, but for life — including resilience, cooperation, communication and respect for others — so they can grow into confident and valued members of society.

Inclusion and SEND Support

At Tiddly Toes Family Run Preschool we are committed to inclusive practice so that every child feels valued and able to participate fully. Activities, environments and routines are adapted to meet individual needs, and we work closely with families and professionals to support children with additional needs. Children benefit from personalised planning, visual supports, small-group interaction and nurturing relationships with their key person. All children access the same rich learning opportunities both indoors and outdoors, including local experiences in the community.

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Communication and Language

Children’s communication and language skills are supported through daily conversations, storytelling, songs and group times. Practitioners model vocabulary, listen attentively and extend children’s ideas through open-ended questioning ensuring to maintain a language rich environment. Our cosy book nook and small-group spaces provide calm areas for sharing stories, discussions and listening activities, helping children build confidence in expressing themselves.

Personal, Social and Emotional Development

We support children to build confidence, independence and positive relationships through warm key-person bonds and a nurturing environment. Children learn to share, cooperate and manage feelings through play, routines and group experiences. Our role-play area encourages collaboration, empathy and imagination, while daily responsibilities and choices help children develop independence and self-belief.

Physical Development

Children develop physical skills through active play, climbing, balancing, digging, transporting and fine-motor activities. Indoors, children strengthen coordination through mark-making, construction and creative activities in our designated areas, while outdoor play and local outings provide space for movement, exploration and healthy physical development.

Literacy

Literacy develops through shared stories, songs, rhymes and meaningful mark-making opportunities throughout the environment. Children access books independently in our book nook and practise early writing in creative and role-play areas. Practitioners encourage name recognition, storytelling and a love of books through engaging, interest-led experiences.

Mathematics

Mathematical understanding is developed through counting, sorting, comparing, measuring and problem-solving in everyday play. Our maths and construction areas provide opportunities to explore number, shape, size and pattern, while real-life routines such as sharing, tidying and organising resources help children understand quantity and spacial awareness.

Understanding the World

Children learn about people, communities and the natural world through exploration, discussion and first-hand experiences. We encourage curiosity about nature, seasons and living things through outdoor learning and local walks, including visits to the River Ems and nearby green spaces. Technology, cultural experiences and celebrations also help children understand the wider world.

Expressive Arts and Design

Creativity is encouraged through art, music, movement and imaginative play. Our designated art area provides open-ended materials for painting, collage, modelling and design, while the role-play space supports storytelling and imagination. Children freely explore materials, express ideas and develop confidence in their creativity.