Health and Wellbeing
Children develop physical wellbeing, mental health and positive relationships through active play, movement and healthy habits.
The Curriculum
The Curriculum
At Greenbank we believe that the learning environment is the main teacher. We set up many creative and interactive spaces that appeal to the interests of individual children and support their learning and development.
Curriculum for Excellence
Realising the Ambition
Child at the centre of learning
Areas of learning
The play activities we provide are aimed at the following areas of children’s development and learning identified in the early level of the Curriculum for Excellence.
Literacy and English
Early reading, writing and communication skills grow through stories, songs, conversation and everyday play.
Mathematics
Children explore numbers, shapes, patterns and measurement through hands-on activities and problem-solving play.
Science
Children investigate the world around them through observation and curiosity — from growing plants to exploring materials and nature.
Social Studies
Children learn about themselves, their community and the wider world through role play, discussion and real-world exploration.
Expressive Arts
Children express themselves through art, music, drama and dance — accessing painting, craft, percussion and movement every day.
Technologies
Creative thinking and problem-solving skills develop through construction materials, design activities and age-appropriate digital resources.
Religious and Moral Education
Children are supported to develop values of kindness, fairness and respect — exploring questions about the world and how we care for one another.
Curriculum for Excellence
The Curriculum for Excellence’s underpinning values are wisdom, justice, compassion and integrity with the child at the centre of learning.
The curriculum is inclusive and a stimulus for personal achievement. By providing enjoyment, depth and challenge through activities children experience a broadening of their world and encouragement towards informed and responsible citizenship.
The experiences and outcomes in the range of curriculum areas build in relevant attributes and capabilities which support the development of the four capacities.
Four capacities
The purpose of the curriculum is to enable the child to develop in four capacities becoming:
- Successful Learners
- Confident Individuals
- Responsible Citizens
- Effective Contributors
Realising the Ambition
We also use ‘Realising the Ambition’. This early years guidance highlights the importance of experiences, interactions and spaces. It focusses on the importance of play with an emphasis on wellbeing, movement and promoting confidence, creativity and curiosity.
Working with families
For further information about the curriculum please feel free to speak to a key worker, see our own curriculum policies or visit Education Scotland’s site for more information.
Our Staff will be glad to talk to you about what your child is learning in the centre, both informally and formally. We recognise the value of working with you to contribute to all that you are already doing to give your child the best possible start in life.
Curriculum for Excellence outcomes
Read more about Curriculum for Excellence experiences and outcomes.
Education Scotland: Curriculum for ExcellenceWould you like to find out more about learning at Greenbank? Come in and speak to us, or apply for a place for your child.