Intent
We are dedicated to supporting the personal, emotional and individual needs of our children and these remain at the heart of our curriculum approach.
We offer an engaging and nurturing environment which is largely play based including whole class and group directed sessions. We have a free flow environment using indoor and outdoor classrooms and encourage children to be independent and make their own decisions.
By promoting confidence, resilience and curiosity we provide the children with the skills they need as they move through their next stage of development and become lifelong learners.
Implementation
Following the Statutory Framework for the EYFS we have created a curriculum based on the educational programmes. We have devised outcomes and provision based on the needs and interests of our current cohort of children using our observations of them within play, conversations with parents, pre-school transitions and knowledge of our local community.
We understand each child is an individual so teaching and planning responds within the moment to reflect the current developmental needs of each child.
Our provision and resources are carefully planned to meet the needs of all children by providing them with opportunities to explore, develop and embed new skills. Adults support within in the environment to move learning on through play as well as directed teaching.
Year R Provision
The children learn through play in an interactive and exciting setting that encourages them to explore and make sense of their own surroundings. They have access to both the indoor and outdoor areas whatever the weather to support their learning.
Impact
Area of Learning (Intent) | Implementation | Impact
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Communication & Language |
| Children will use new vocabulary and communicate with confidence. They will build positive relationships, form friendships and learn by listening, talking and questioning. |
Personal, Social & Emotional Development |
| Children will recognise and communicate their feelings. Children are provided with experiences and support to help them develop a positive sense of themselves and of others. Children will develop skills to become independent and effective learners. |
Physical Development |
| Children will develop the gross and fine motor skills needed to have an active lifestyle and build the muscle strength required for writing. |
Literacy |
| Children will become better listeners, readers and communicators. Children will use their phonic knowledge to read and write simple sentences. |
Mathematics |
| Children will be confident to explore and understand numbers to ten and they will develop skills such as problem-solving and reasoning. Children will recognise and describe shapes and patterns within their environment.
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Understanding the World |
| Children will develop a love of life and our world and be able to make sense of their physical world and their community. They will be able to talk about why things occur and how and why things change. They will develop an understanding of the past and learn how other children are different to them. |
Expressive Arts & Design |
| Children will develop their imagination, creativity and ability to use different medias and materials. Children will explore music by combining and changing sounds. Children will gain confidence to perform in front of others. |
Cultural Capital |
| Children will have exposure to opportunities and will experience the awe and wonder of the world in which they live, through the seven areas of learning. |
Reception Year (YR or Early Years)
The Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum consists of the prime areas
And also the specific areas