EYFS
The Early Years Foundation Stage
We work closely with the local pre-schools and parents to assist us in identifying an accurate baseline and ensuring a smooth transition for all pupils starting school in Reception.
Our practice is largely informed by the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Framework which is adapted to meet the needs of each individual child. This is the statutory guidance on the standards that schools and childcare providers must meet for the learning, development and care of children under 5.
Planned, purposeful play is the foundation of development and learning for young children. It is the way skills are developed and practised. Children take part in a mix of child-initiated and adult led activities.
The curriculum is based upon 7 areas, 3 prime and 4 specific. The prime areas are Personal, Social and Emotional development, Physical Development and Communication and Language. The specific areas are Literacy, Mathematics, Understanding the World and Expressive Arts and Design.
We assess children at the end of the Reception year against the Foundation stage profile. At the end of the year, progress and attainment will be reported to parents in an Early Years Foundation Stage report.
We develop children’s characteristics of learning throughout the year using Growth Mindset characters. The characteristics of learning include:
- Playing and Exploring - Finding out and exploring, Playing with what they know, Being willing to have a go.
- Active Learning - Being involved and concentrating, Keeping trying, Enjoying achieving what they set out to do.
- Creating and Thinking Critically - Having their own ideas, Making links, Choosing ways to do things.
EYFS Policy
Our EYFS policy has now been updated by our EYFS lead, Mrs Parkinson, and will be updated on the school website once this has been approved by Governors.
EYFS PolicyLatest News
1st Oct - Today we presented Rev Felicity with flowers to say thank you for her long time work as a governor as she steps down from her governor role at this time.
1st Oct - Thank you to everyone who joined us and the kind donations for our Harvest collection and service at church today.
30th Sept - Thanks to Yew and Rowan class for their delicious cake sale today.
30th Sept - Our second volunteer induction session ran today. Thank you for all the volunteers who have now completed this. If you are yet to do so, please do contact school.
27th Sept - Thanks to Mrs Bonfield and our pupils for their entries into the Gransden Show artwork competition.
24th Sept - Today staff completed the next session in our E4L training. Designed to meet the emotional and social needs of all our children, the approach supports their mental health development and equips them with emotional literacy. You can find out more on our 'Pupil Welfare' web page.
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As per County and national guidance, Petersfield will only close in exceptional circumstances or where instructed to do so. The decision will be made ASAP and displayed first on our school website in the 'Latest News' above.
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