Inspiring Curiosity. Building Confidence. Celebrating Every Child.
At Banstead Bunnies Preschool, we believe every child deserves a world filled with wonder, imagination, and opportunities to explore. Our curriculum and ethos are designed to nurture confident, independent, and joyful learners.
Intent
We aim to foster a lifelong love of learning by:
• Nurturing natural curiosity.
• Encouraging independence and confident decision-making.
• Creating a calm, inspiring environment where children feel safe and valued.
• Providing a curriculum based on The Curiosity Approach, rich in meaningful, hands-on learning.
Examples of Practice
• Authentic resources: natural materials, loose parts, and real-life objects that promote exploration.
• Child-led experiences: staff observe children’s interests (e.g., dinosaurs, birthdays, shadows) and plan next steps linked to what they love.
• A focus on the whole child: activities that support communication, emotional wellbeing, physical development, and early academic skills equally.
Implementation
We bring our curriculum to life through:
• An inspiring environment designed to invite curiosity and independent learning.
• Warm, consistent relationships with key persons who know each child deeply.
• High-quality modelling and language exposure across routines and play.
• Ongoing staff development, reflective practice, and collaborative planning.
• Strong family partnerships that support continuity between home and preschool.
Examples of Practice
• Provocations: thoughtfully arranged invitations to play.
• In-the-moment planning: practitioners extend learning instantly asking open questions, adding resources, or modelling vocabulary.
• Daily routines as learning: self-serving snack times, putting on coats, tidying resources, and using real crockery to promote independence.
• Community engagement: visits from local services, nature walks, community garden projects, and shared family events.
Impact
Our approach ensures that children leave Banstead Bunnies Preschool as:
• Confident, curious learners
• Independent thinkers
• Effective communicators
• Resilient, capable individuals ready for school
Examples of Practice
• Observation and assessment: practitioners track progress using formative observations, noting key moments of engagement, curiosity, and challenge.
• Progress in independence: children learn to manage their belongings, solve small problems, and take increasing responsibility during play.
• School readiness: strong foundations in communication and language, personal and social skills, early literacy, and mathematical thinking.
• Joyful involvement: high levels of engagement show children are genuinely motivated and immersed in learning.
Our Commitment to Excellence
We continuously develop our practice through training, reflective discussions, and a shared passion for creating magical, meaningful childhood experiences. Banstead Bunnies Preschool is a place where every child’s uniqueness is celebrated, and every voice is heard.
Our activities are offered through the four main principles of the Early Years Foundation Stage
Children who require additional support on their learning journey are supported with a bespoke learning plan. Parents, practitioners and outside agencies work in partnership to ensure the child can access a supportive and progressive environment.
Some children qualify for Early Years Pupil Premium Funding. Find out more here:-
