🌱 Pre-Birth to Three: Supporting Scotland’s Youngest Learners
Pre-Birth to Three: Positive Outcomes for Scotland’s Children and Families is a key guidance document developed by the Scottish Government in collaboration with Learning and Teaching Scotland. It offers essential support for everyone involved in the care and development of babies and young children.
At the heart of this framework are four interconnected principles:
These principles shape the nurturing environment we provide at our nursery. Our dedicated staff use the Pre-Birth to Three guidance to ensure high-quality experiences for children under three—whether it’s through feeding, cuddles, nappy changes, sensory play, outdoor exploration, or music and movement.
📘 Parents can stay closely connected to their child’s journey through our interactive learning journals, which document progress and celebrate milestones.
For more information, feel free to contact the nursery or explore the full guidance booklet here: https://stramash.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/elc2_prebirthtothreebooklet.pdf
🌟 Learning Through Play in Our 2–4s and 3–5s Rooms
In our 2–4s and 3–5s rooms, your child will enjoy a wide variety of enriching experiences that support all eight areas of the Curriculum for Excellence. Through playful exploration, children are gently introduced to early skills in reading, writing, mathematics, and science. These activities are delivered in a fun, relaxed environment where learning happens naturally and joyfully.
We celebrate each child’s unique pace and abilities, encouraging them to grow with confidence and curiosity. Families can stay connected with their child’s progress through regularly updated learning journals, offering a window into their development and achievements.
📚 The Curriculum for Excellence (Ages 3 to 18)
Developed through a strong partnership between the Scottish Government, Learning and Teaching Scotland, the Scottish Qualifications Authority, and HM Inspectorate of Education, the Curriculum for Excellence ensures that every child’s developmental needs are met from early years through to adulthood.
At its heart is a commitment to learning through high-quality play in a nurturing and relaxed atmosphere. The curriculum is built around eight key areas:
🧠 Health and Wellbeing: Supporting physical, emotional, and social development
📖 Language and Literacy: Building communication, reading, and writing skills
🔢 Mathematics and Numeracy: Developing number sense and problem-solving abilities
🎨 Expressive Arts: Encouraging creativity through art, music, and drama
🕊️ Religious and Moral Education: Exploring values, beliefs, and cultural understanding
🔬 Science: Fostering curiosity about the natural world
🌍 Social Studies: Learning about people, places, and societies
🛠️ Technology: Introducing digital skills and practical problem-solving
🎯 Curriculum Goals
The Curriculum for Excellence is designed to:
If you’d like more information, please see the link below: