we work closely with all parents to ensure that children in the Early Years Foundation Stage have access to a rounded learning experience, tailored to individual needs. We are keen to ensure that children develop academically, socially, emotionally and physically. We embrace the characteristics of effective learning from Every Child Matters (2021)

• A Unique Child
• Positive Relationships
• Enabling Environments
• Learning & Developing

Click on the links below to view more information about the early years foundation stage: Early years foundation stage – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

CHARACTERISTICS OF EFFECTIVE LEARNING IN OUR SCHOOL

Our curriculum is based upon the EYFS Framework, as well as the National Curriculum. We aim to ensure that the knowledge and skills learned in EYFS are then applied and built upon later in KS1. Therefore, learning is progressive from EYFS into KS1.

How can parents and carers help at home?

Storytime is a daily event in school. Our Reading Spine incorporates high quality stories we read to children in school. Reading to your child at home is extremely important and a very special time together. To see the most recent book award recommendations from award winning authors click here: Our book recommendations | BookTrust

For ideas of easy games you can play together, check out Five Minute mum: Games and Activities | Five Minute Mum

Download the free 1-minute matsh app: Introducing our brand-new app, 1-Minute Maths! | News | White Rose Maths

Learning nursery rhymes in the early years is an important part of their development. It’s a great way to introduce new vocabulary to children and for them to recognise the sound in words. Carrying out actions to rhymes also supports the development of fine and gross motor skills. Nursery Rhymes and Songs – A to Z – BBC Teach

Little Wandle provides parents with a range of Nursery Rhymes that we learn in school. You can visit the website and access these by clicking on 'For parents' - 'Nursery Rhyme Videos' and 'Nursery Rhyme Downloads'. Children can sing along with the videos: https://www.littlewandle.org.uk/resources/for-parents/#tabnametabNurseryRhymesVideos 

This guide provides information on how children might develop at each stage of their life. It is important to remember that all children develop at different rates. EYFS What to expect, when? by Schudio – Issuu

Here is a really useful link to the BBC website showing language development and ideas for activities and games to help with different stages of communication and language. Tiny Happy People – Tips and advice for children’s speech and language (bbc.co.uk)

Parent Partnerships

Curriculum Evening

1. See below to access the Curriculum Evening 2025-26 PowerPoint that was delivered by staff in October, to learn more about how the curriculum is shaped and delivered in EYFS.

Reading Workshop

2. You can access or re-visit a PowerPoint for the Reading Workshop that was delivered to parents by the Early Years Leader in the Autumn Term. This is a great reminder of how Reading and Communication and Language is fundamental to child development, and offers information and strategies to support your child's development.