EYFS
Our Early Years: Fostering Independence and Discovery
At Denby Free CofE VA Primary School, we have successfully integrated a philosophy of child-centred learning into all areas of our Early Years Curriculum. Our classroom is thoughtfully prepared with a rich and diverse range of purpose-built resources designed to actively support children's learning and foster their natural curiosity.
This approach is an educational philosophy that champions the immense capacity of children to absorb information when given the freedom and independence to learn at their own pace as well as adult led activities and learning. It is rooted in the belief that children's thought processes differ fundamentally from those of adults, recognising their unique potential and individual pace of development.
What makes this approach so effective is its foundation in a deep understanding of the way children learn—through choosing, trying, and doing things themselves. When this hands-on, self-directed learning is combined with the availability of specialised, sequential materials within a carefully prepared environment, and the close observation and guidance of highly trained educators, it leads to an enormously powerful, confidence-building method of learning, enabling every child to flourish.