EYFS
"CREATIVE PEOPLE ARE CURIOUS, FLEXIBLE, PERSISTENT AND INDEPENDENT WITH A TREMENDOUS SPIRIT OF ADVENTURE AND A LOVE OF PLAY." HENRI MATISSE
our vision
We believe that every pupil is unique. We ensure all children have the opportunity to develop and learn in a safe and nurturing environment where play and learning is combined. Through practical learning experiences, we strive to equip children with a love of learning and a natural curiosity. We are committed to giving our pupils the best possible start to their school life, teaching them skills that ensure their well- being now and success in the future.
KNOWLEDGE ORGANISERS
INTENT
Our curriculum is designed to develop the characteristics of effective learning:
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Creating and thinking critically – pupils have and develop their own ideas, make links between ideas, and develop strategies for doing things
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Active learning – pupils keep on trying if they encounter difficulties, and enjoy their achievements
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Playing and exploring – pupils investigate and experience things, and ‘have a go’.
IMPLEMENTATION
Our intent will be implemented through:
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A curriculum which is broad and balanced and which builds on the knowledge, understanding and skills of all children, from individual starting points
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An Early Years curriculum that uses a combination of ‘in the moment’ planning, topic themes and enrichment opportunities
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Meaningful learning experiences, developing each pupil’s characteristics of learning
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High quality interactions with adults that demonstrate and impact on the progress of all pupils
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Careful assessment opportunities through observations. These are used to inform the next steps of learning and meet individual needs.
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Developing an effective and engaging environment that is set up so that pupils can access all areas of learning both inside and outside at any one time
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Home learning opportunities that allow children to build on their school experiences at home
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Daily phonics lessons using the Little Wandle Letters and Sounds programme
IMPACT
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Early Years practioners will have expert knowledge of child development and understanding of play and progression.
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Children will make good progress from their varied starting points
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Children reach or exceed the Early Learning Goals at the end of Reception
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Class teachers make formative assessments which inform in the moment or future planning and ensure that all pupils build on their current knowledge and skills at a good pace
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Children are ready to transition from the Early Years curriculum to the National Curriculum in Year 1
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Children demonstrate curiosity, independence, resilience and other characteristics of effective learning.