Nursery World - Curriculum advice for under-threes

Acomprehensive set of guidelines for a curriculum for the under-threes was launched this week by Stirling Council. The guidelines are unique in that they have been developed for home-based as well as group daycare settings and have a self-evaluation section. They come in three sections: creating the learning environment, on organ-ising space and resources; people in the learning environment, which includes the relationship between carers and parents; and the child as a learner.

The guidelines are unique in that they have been developed for home-based as well as group daycare settings and have a self-evaluation section. They come in three sections: creating the learning environment, on organ-ising space and resources; people in the learning environment, which includes the relationship between carers and parents; and the child as a learner.

The guidelines recommend that childcarers offer a range of equipment, including attractive visual material such as posters, pictures and photographs on the walls; a variety of 'messy play' substances such as cornflour, jelly and finger paints; junk material to give children access to different sensory experiences; and seats that can be moved from room to room.

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