As we prepare for the new academic year, Happy Days Nursery Saltford is proud to announce that our bespoke Early Years Curriculum, “Where Children Shine,” will be fully embedded across both our nursery and pre-school settings — with all educational programmes in place and being delivered by our experienced and passionate teams. This marks an exciting milestone in our continuous commitment to delivering high-quality early years education that prepares children not only for school, but for life.
A Curriculum Designed for Every Step of the Journey
Developed by Happy Days Nurseries & Pre-Schools, “Where Children Shine” is an ambitious, broad, and balanced curriculum that reflects our ethos of nurturing confident, curious, and resilient learners.
In England, the curriculum supports all seven educational programmes outlined in the Statutory Framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS). These include:
Communication and Language
Physical Development
Personal, Social and Emotional Development
Literacy
Mathematics
Understanding the World
Expressive Arts and Design
At Happy Days Saltford, this curriculum is now being delivered in full across both of our dedicated sites — supporting children at every stage of their early years journey.
Two Settings, One Consistent Vision
Happy Days Saltford offers high-quality childcare across two specialist buildings:
Our Day Nursery on Bath Road provides a nurturing and engaging environment for babies and toddlers, supporting the earliest stages of development.
Our Pre-School, located on the grounds of Saltford Primary School, prepares older children for their transition to school and offers wraparound care for children attending Saltford Primary.
Across both sites, “Where Children Shine” ensures a consistent and carefully tailored approach to learning, underpinned by four key developmental aspects:
✨ Strong & Confident Communicator
Focused on language, listening, and self-expression through storytelling, phonics, and meaningful interactions.
✨ Inquisitive & Ambitious Thinker
Embedding STEM concepts and environmental awareness through hands-on discovery and curiosity-led learning.
✨ Healthy, Independent Explorer
Promoting physical activity, oral health, nutrition, and sun safety to build lifelong healthy habits.
✨ Resilient & Motivated Individual
Supporting emotional wellbeing through mindfulness, yoga, and activities that foster self-confidence and a positive sense of self.
Preparing for a Positive Transition to School
Our curriculum plays a vital role in helping children gain the confidence, independence, and foundational skills they need for a successful start to school. Being located within the grounds of Saltford Primary School, our pre-school children benefit from an environment that naturally supports this transition — both in routine and familiarity.
As we enter September, we’re proud to offer families a fully embedded, inspiring curriculum that truly reflects the values of Happy Days: to Support, be Honest, Inspire, Nurture, and Empower every child.
📅 We welcome enquiries and visits. If you’d like to learn more or book a tour, please get in touch — we’d love to show you how your child can shine with us.
