Early Years’ Education in Exeter
Education
At Muddy Boots nurseries, our goal is to develop confident, independent and curious learners who are ready and excited for every stage of their learning journey.
Our approach to your child’s education
At our nurseries we offer children the encouragement to embrace a world of exploration, discovery, and adventure as they learn and grow.
We follow the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework, which provides a solid foundation for high-quality education and care, promoting children’s well-being and readiness for school.
The EYFS framework encompasses seven essential areas of learning and development. These include three prime areas – personal, social, and emotional development; communication and language; and physical development – which support the early stages of learning.
These are complemented by four specific areas – literacy, mathematics, understanding the world, and expressive arts and design – that help children develop more advanced skills and knowledge, ensuring a balanced approach to early education.
Our dedicated practitioners bring these areas to life through thoughtfully planned activities inspired by children’s individual interests. They also embrace unplanned moments of learning, helping children grow in a dynamic and nurturing environment.
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Creating a safe and inspiring environment
We believe that a child’s sense of security and belonging is the foundation for effective learning. From their very first day at Muddy Boots, our goal is to make every child feel safe, happy, and secure.
At our nurseries we offer a wide range of carefully planned activities that spark curiosity to support learning through play, both indoors and outdoors. Our practitioners encourage children to explore new things, develop their independence, and build positive relationships.
By regularly monitoring each child’s progress, they also create personalised plans that meet each child’s developmental needs, allowing them to develop at their own pace, supporting them emotionally and academically.
This approach empowers children to grow with confidence, preparing them for the next steps in their learning journey.
Building partnerships with parents and carers
Each child at Muddy Boots is assigned a key person who becomes the main point of contact for them and their parents/carers. This ensures continuity in care and development. Your child’s key person will greet you and your child daily, will provide updates on your child’s day and will be available to discuss any questions.
We also share regular insights, photos, and observations through the eyparent app, creating a transparent and collaborative experience between the nursery and home environments.
We actively encourage parents/carers to participate in stay-and-play sessions, special events, and termly reviews with their child’s key person.
For children aged two, we complete a progress check to assess development, which is shared with health professionals to create a holistic picture of each child’s growth, ensuring they receive the best support possible.
