At EYFS, we provide an inspiring and enabling environment. By listening to and carefully observing your children at play, we deliver a planned, purposeful curriculum that has a balance between adult led and child initiated play every day!
Mrs E Brereton – EYFS Lead
All children in Early Years follow a curriculum called the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and this is broken into seven areas of learning and development. All areas of learning and development are important and inter-connected.
There are 3 prime areas particularly important for building a foundation for igniting children’s curiosity and enthusiasm for learning, forming relationships and thriving. These are:
There are 4 specific areas through which the three prime areas are strengthened and applied. These are:
We observe our children to understand and consider their interests, development and learning- planning for and facilitating the 3 ‘Characteristics of Effective Learning’.
Mrs Appleby
Class Teacher
Nursery
Mrs Powell
HLTA
Nursery
Mrs Brackstone
Class Teacher
RB
Mrs Craddock
Teaching Assistant
RB
Mrs Hill
Class Teacher
RH
Miss Toy
Apprentice Teaching Assistant
RH
In our nursery we have two family groups (Ladybirds and Butterflies) which enable us to foster all areas of children’s learning and development. Research shows that children thrive from loving and secure relationships and this is what the key person in both of our family groups provide. This role is an important one and an approach set out in the EYFS. Family groups enable children to transition more smoothly, feel safe and secure as well as being able to target specific learning needs. This small family group approach has had a huge impact on all aspects of our children’s learning and their development has been outstanding.
In Reception, your child will continue to learn by doing things for themselves, by exploring and investigating, watching and listening, talking and discussing, creating and communicating.
In reception, we work towards the Early Learning Goals (ELGs). This refers to level of development children should be expected to have attained by the end
of the EYFS.
Children often join us during the year. At Caldmore Primary Academy we work hard to ensure all children get a smooth transition into Reception.
Initially you will be offered a new parent meeting where you will have the opportunity to meet your child’s new class teacher, have a guided tour of our Early Years and discuss anything that we might need to know about your child.
We operate an open-door policy where you have the opportunity to talk to our Early Years staff before and after school. We also have Classdojo where you will be able to contact your child’s teachers during the day.
