Welcome to Early Years!

Just look at our amazing classroom. We are so lucky to learn and explore in such a unique and special building. 

Our Early Years Staff

Miss Sweatmore

Headteacher/EYFS Teacher

Miss Sweatmore

Headteacher/EYFS Teacher

Miss Miller

Teaching Assistant

Miss Miller

Teaching Assistant

Mrs Williamson

Teaching Assistant

Mrs Williamson

Teaching Assistant

What are we learning this term?

Our driver project this Autumn term 1 is "Let's Explore".

EYFS Autumn 1 Topic Web

Click to Download Autumn 1 Let's Explore [pdf 240KB] Click to Download

Medium Term Planning

Click to Download Autumn 1 Medium Whole School Overview [pdf 307KB] Click to Download

Vocabulary

Click to Download maths-vocabulary-list [pdf 62KB] Click to Download
Click to Download music-vocabulary [pdf 56KB] Click to Download
Click to Download re-vocabulary [pdf 55KB] Click to Download
Click to Download spanish-food-word-mat [pdf 191KB] Click to Download
Click to Download stories-and-rhymes-vocab-list [pdf 46KB] Click to Download

Long Term Planning 2026/27

Click to Download EYFS Cycle B [docx 38KB] Click to Download

Intent

Our early years’ curriculum lays a secure foundation for future learning. We engage children in learning from the very start and expect our children to leave us as happy, confident and skilful communicators who are curious about the world around them.

Children enter in a positive, caring and welcoming atmosphere where they feel secure, yet are challenged to achieve their best. We provide a high level of wellbeing and this in turn leads to high levels of child development and the ability to create and think critically. We provide opportunities throughout our EYFS curriculum to support learning, consolidate and deepen knowledge and ensure children meet their next steps. Community involvement is an essential part of our curriculum as we celebrate local traditions and learn new skills to enable the children to take an active role in events throughout the year. We work in partnership with parents and carers to encourage independent, happy learners who thrive in school and reach their full potential from their various starting points.

Implementation

We have a curriculum that is child-centred and that is based upon wow experiences and projects which engage and stimulate the children. We encourage active learning to ensure the children are motivated and interested. We take time to get to know children’s interests and their likes to support learning, resulting in a personalised, flexible curriculum.

All areas of the EYFS curriculum are followed and planned for to ensure there is a broad, balanced and progressive learning environment and curriculum. A vital aspect in the development of essential knowledge and skills is the use of continuous provision. Children use and develop taught skills throughout the year on a daily basis. Continuous provision practice and principles begin in EYFS and support children to develop key life skills such as independence, innovation, creativity, enquiry, analysis and problem solving. During the school day, children have an opportunity to work independently, work collaboratively with their friends and with members of staff.