The Curriculum

In Foundation Stage we follow the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Curriculum. Your child will be learning skills, acquiring knowledge and demonstrating their understanding across seven different areas. These are divided into prime and specific areas.

The three prime areas are fundamental to the children's overall development and underpin all of our learning throughout the year. These are; Physical Development, Communication and Language and Personal, Social and Emotional Development. The prime areas link to and directly support children's development in all the other areas of the curriculum known as the specific areas. 

The four specific areas include the development of essential skills and knowledge that lead to children developing into a well rounded individuals who participate and engage in the wider world around them. These areas are; Literacy, Maths, Understanding the World and  Expressive Arts and Design.

Throughout the year we plan a wide range of enquiries which reflect the breadth and content of the EYFS curriculum. Our enquiries are also closely linked to our  local Greythorn community, wider world community and the children's interests. 

We aim to provide all children with a broad, balanced, exciting and enjoyable experience. Children are actively encouraged to have a positive view of themselves and others and to be caring and responsible towards each other. Your child will be assessed within 6 weeks of arriving at school using the National Reception Baseline. More information can be found here: http://Reception Baseline Assessment for Parents

We want children in our care to be successful and happy learners and we do this by making them feel secure and cared for; we provide the correct environment, plan opportunities and activities and respond to the child’s needs. Having the correct environment and adults to support and guide them helps to develop your child’s curiosity; build up their resilience; form positive relationships; be confident and articulate and have the necessary reading, writing, number and holistic skills ready to move into Key Stage 1 and beyond.

Our partnership with you is very important, when teachers and parents work together then the children will achieve greater levels of success and feel confident to showcase their new skills and knowledge independently.

The Foundation Stage unit that your child is part of is made up of two classes each with their own class teacher, the provision in the room and the outdoor area is shared by both classes.

We learn through an intricately planned play based curriculum inside and outside of the classroom as well as daily teacher led literacy, maths, phonics and enquiry sessions. There will also be a combination of adult led/ initiated activities and lots of opportunities for child initiated play.

Inside Environment

Our inside environment is split into 4 zones; Imagine, Investigate, Discover and Create. Each zone is linked to different areas of our curriculum and through careful planning and consideration each area is set to develop the children's skills, provoke curiosity and build independence. Our continuous provision resources link directly to current learning, allowing the children to explore in depth, freely linking their new knowledge to their play and learning.  Our enhanced provision is planned weekly and focuses on key aspects of our curriculum that has been taught by class teachers. 

Outdoor Environment

The Outdoor environment like our indoor environment is also split into zones and offers both a continuous and enhanced style provision. Our outdoor area is a secure space for children to free flow in and offers learning on a larger and messier scale.

Our Enquiries:

Have a look at what enquiries we are conducting and gain an overview of what your child will be learning by clicking on the link.