Foundation Stage

Happy, bright, warm and engaging – this is where our pupils begin their school career. For children aged 3-5, we provide a curriculum which lays down solid foundations for future learning. We nurture our pupils through daily routines and offer a wide curriculum of play, art, music, games, reading, writing and early maths.

Lower Foundation Stage
Children develop skills through activities such as painting, model making, construction and outdoor play.  Each session is a balance of structured own-choice and adult led activities. In group times, children are taught literacy and numeracy skills.
Our daily routine is very important.  We ensure that children are engaged in an exciting way which includes reading, writing, early maths, music, art and celebrations of all kinds.
Throughout the year we look at the changing seasons, ourselves and our families, pets and minibeasts.  We also plan special activities for the children at different times of the year, for example a Bouncy Castle day, a picnic and a trip to Tropical World.

Upper Foundation Stage
Children enjoy playing and learning together in a class group with their teacher and support assistant. The children experience structured learning which balances academic and creative activities, both inside and outside. The early years curriculum continues on from Lower to Upper Foundation Stage and draws on the national curriculum for Key Stage One children.
Children work on a core of phonics, reading, handwriting, creative English and number work.  At the same time they develop their social and expressive skills of working in groups and taking turns in all the areas of experience.