Learning in the Early Years

       

 

Our Early Years provision gives every child the very best start to their education. We provide a rich, ambitious and nurturing curriculum that builds confidence, curiosity, independence and a lifelong love of learning. We believe in providing the children with a strong start to encourage a zest for learning and curiosity that is then built over many years. Our expert EYFS team get to know each child, their interests and their starting points, providing the right support and challenge to help them thrive. We prioritise Communication and Language, Physical Development and Personal, Social and Emotional Development, giving children the strong foundations they need to become successful learners, we also ensure we value:  

•     A love of reading: reading is at the heart of our curriculum. Children enjoy daily stories, high-quality books, poetry and rhymes alongside our systematic phonics programme, Little Wandle Letters and Sounds. Our carefully chosen texts develop vocabulary, imagination and a love of stories, while our RED TED initiative encourages children to Read Every Day and Talk Every Day at home. 

•     Developing confident speakers through oracy - oracy is a high priority across our school and we provide children with regular opportunities to develop their confidence, expression and communication skills. Every half term, our 'Inside Out Stories' give children the chance to practise oral retelling, performance and rehearsal in a fun and engaging way. The children absolutely love bringing their stories to life - whether performing on stage, using toys and props or holding a model of the book and pretending to read to a friend. These experiences help children to become confident storytellers, expressive speakers and enthusiastic communicators.

 

• Learning through exploration: children learn through a balance of purposeful play and high-quality adult-led teaching. Our indoor and outdoor environments provide daily opportunities to explore, investigate, create and apply new knowledge. Our skilled practitioners use questioning, modelling and feedback to extend children’s thinking and encourage them to become increasingly independent.

• Experiences that broaden horizons: We want our children to be curious about themselves and the world around them. Our curriculum provides meaningful experiences that build cultural capital and expose children to possibilities they may not otherwise encounter. Through activities such as experiments, baking and exploring our local community, children develop curiosity, imagination and a deeper understanding of the world. 

•     Confident mathematicians: We build strong foundations in number, reasoning and problem-solving through practical activities, games and purposeful play. Children are encouraged to spot patterns, make connections, explain their thinking and, most importantly, **have a go and learn from mistakes**. 

•      Inclusive and ambitious for all: We have high expectations for every child. Diversity and inclusion are woven throughout our curriculum, while early identification and targeted support ensure that children with additional needs receive the help they need to flourish. 

 

•      Working with families: We believe that children thrive when school and homework together. Parents and carers are valued partners, with regular opportunities to share their child’s progress, interests and next steps. 

 

•     Ready for the next step: By the end of Reception, we want every child to be a confident, curious and capable learner, with the knowledge, vocabulary, skills and learning behaviours they need for the next stage of their education. 

 Our Early Years is a place where children feel safe, valued, inspired and ready to flourish. 

 

 Reception Curriculum

ht yr curriculumoverview 2026 2027.pdf

Nursery Curriculum  

tri yn curriculumoverview 2026 2027.pdf