THE
EARLY YEARS FOUNDATION STAGE
Our EYFS
curriculum is designed to: recognise children’s prior learning
from various previous settings and their experiences at home,
provide first hand learning experiences, whilst allowing the
children to build resilience, ambition and integrity. Every
child is recognised as a unique individual and we celebrate and
welcome differences within our school community. The ability to
learn is underpinned by the teaching of basic skills, knowledge,
concepts and values. Whole class, small group and individual
teaching is used to ensure that every child achieves their full
potential. We provide enhancement opportunities to engage
learning and believe that children’s first experiences of school
should be happy and positive, enabling them to develop a
lifelong love of learning.
We aim
to promote positive attitudes to both learning and behaviour.
This will reflect the values and skills needed to promote
responsibility for learning and future success. We also create a
supportive indoor and outdoor learning environment.
Prior to
children joining us, it is our aim for them to meet their new
teacher, either in their pre-school setting or at a transition
session within school. Parents too, will be given opportunities
to meet the Early Years Foundation Stage Teacher, the class
Teaching Assistant as well as the Headteacher and other key
people at school. We find that children are then happy to come
into school and the transition process is a smooth and positive
experience for all.
Children
are prepared to reach the Early Learning Goals at the end of the
Foundation Stage and we ensure all children make good progress
from their varied starting points. This supports their
transition into Year 1 and their readiness to build upon their
learning. We aim to ensure all children have the confidence and
skills to make decisions and self-evaluate, make connections and
become lifelong learners.
