Little Lambs Emmanuel
Spotlight – Responsive Planning in Action
Staff plan effectively and carefully to ensure that children’s learning experiences align with the principles of the Curriculum for Wales. Practitioners have developed a strong understanding of child development and use this to respond adeptly to each child’s individual needs.
For example, practitioners use the developmental pathways in the Welsh curriculum to plan carefully for learning opportunities that develop children’s skills, while maintaining the flexibility to adapt to children’s evolving interests. This approach ensures an effective balance between focused skill-building and ample opportunities for free play for children to develop their perseverance and confidence.
A notable strength of the setting is the way practitioners continuously adjust their curriculum to keep it engaging and accessible for all children, fostering an inclusive and stimulating learning environment.