| Foundation Stage - Reception Class |
In our school, all children join us
at the beginning of the school year in which they are
five. Key Stage 1 begins for our pupils at the beginning
of Year 1. The Foundation Stage is important in its own
right, and in preparing children for later schooling.
The Early Learning Goals set out what is expected of most
children by the end of the Foundation Stage and our pupils
exceed this.
Children joining our school have already learnt a great
deal. Many have been to one of a range of settings that
exist in our community. The early years education we offer
our children is based on the following principles: |
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It builds on what our children already know and do |
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It ensures that no child is excluded or disadvantaged |
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It offers a structure for learning that has a range of starting points, content that matches the needs of young children and activity that provides opportunities for learning both indoors and outdoors |
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It provides a rich and stimulating environment |
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Aims of
the Foundation Stage
The curriculum of the Foundation Stage underpins all future
learning by supporting, fostering, promoting and developing
children’s: |
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Personal, social and emotional well-being |
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Positive attitudes and dispositions towards their learning |
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Social skills |
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Attention skills and persistence |
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Language and communication |
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Reading and writing |
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Problem solving, reasoning and numeracy |
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Knowledge and understanding of the world |
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Physical development |
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Creative development |
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We also organise a wide range of visits
and outings to enrich our curriculum and to stimulate
our pupils.
The girls also take part in special assemblies at school
and school productions. |
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