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
24th Oct - School is now closed for the half term holiday. During this time, wellbeing information can be found on the 'Pupil Welfare' page under the Safeguarding menu above. We look forward to welcoming our pupils, parents and visitors back to school on Monday 3rd November after the clocks change!
24th Oct - We ended this half term with a fantastic celebration of learning for Black History Month. Classes shared photos, facts and learning tasks about some really inspirational individuals. What a wonderful way to end our half term. Well done everyone!
16th Oct - Today. Mrs Penrose met with our Ely Diocese Regional Advisor (EDRA) to celebrate the Petersfield successes so far this term.
15th Oct - Thank you to everyone who attended the FOPs AGM and to the outgoing committee for their work to fundraise over the last year. If you have any time to spare to help, please do get in touch.
15th Oct - Thank you to everyone who attended the book look this afternoon and enjoyed sharing and celebrating the children's work.
15th Oct - Well done to everyone who had their flu vaccine today. Also, well done to those people who reassured their friends if they were a bit nervous at first.
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