WELCOME TO
Early Years Foundation Stage
In our early years setting we provide a vibrant and stimulating environment to engage children with their education and we strive to ensure that the children get the best possible start to their school life by providing a fun, safe, purposeful and engaging curriculum.
Together with good parenting and high quality early learning we provide the foundation children need to make the most of their abilities and talents as they grow up.
PE DAYS:
NURSERY – TUESDAY AND FRIDAY
RECEPTION – MONDAY AND FRIDAY
A DAY IN THE LIFE OF
Reception
Mrs K Podmore
Assistant Principal/EYFS Lead
Miss L Goodwin
Reception Teacher
Mrs Grindley
Nursery Teacher
Miss H Lock
Nursery Teacher
Mrs S Manifold
Teaching Assistant
Ms S Cleverton
Teaching Assistant
Mrs O Minshull
Teaching Assistant
Mrs N Hollamby
Teaching Assistant/Outdoor Learning
Miss R Newell
ELSA/Teaching Assistant
EXPLORE THE
EYFS Curriculum
The Foundation Stage Curriculum is based on seven areas of learning consisting of Personal, Social and Emotional Development, Physical Development, Communication and Language, Literacy, Mathematics, Expressive Arts and Design and Understanding the World.
All children learn across the seven areas of learning and they learn through their play with a combination of child initiated and teacher led learning opportunities both indoors and in our amazing outdoor areas. Children are observed during play in order to assess their stage of development and in order to plan for their next steps and their future learning.
We promote learning through play as we value its importance. Young children learn best when they explore and experience things first-hand, often in playful ways. Play is essential to development as it contributes to the cognitive, physical, social, and emotional well-being of children. It allows children to use their creativity while developing their imagination, dexterity and physical strength. Play is also important to healthy brain development as it enables children to learn about themselves, their environment and the world around them.
Learning and development opportunities are planned around each child’s needs and interests. These are regularly assessed and reviewed. Adults respond to individual needs and interests, and guide development through warm, positive interactions in an encouraging, stimulating and a well-resourced indoor and outdoor environment. Our team is experienced in supporting children to make the most of learning opportunities, whilst consistently challenging and extending learning through skillful interaction. The EYFS team sensitively scaffold, support and enhance the children’s knowledge, skills and understanding.
Throughout our EYFS, you will find happy, vibrant and stimulating learning environment where all children are encouraged to be as independent as possible. Children have daily access to well-planned indoor and out-door learning environments. Our provision provides children with opportunities to be active and physical as well as quiet and reflective. If you would like to arrange a visit our wonderful setting, please contact the school office on 01270 902054.
CURRICULUM INTENT
Here at Cranberry we aim to deliver the content of the Early Years Foundation Stage statutory framework, giving children a secure foundation and enabling them to ‘live life in all its fullness’.
CURRICULUM IMPLEMENTATION
Learning takes place through a balance of child initiated play and adult led learning. This includes the direct teaching of reading, writing and maths and daily opportunities for children to practice and consolidate their growing knowledge through high quality provision that promotes child- initiated learning.
CURRICULUM IMPACT
Here at Cranberry we aim for our pupils to become unique individuals who form positive relationships with both adults and peers. We strive for our children to become independent, curious learners who explore, take risks and ask meaningful questions. We aim to ensure that our children are confident learners who are ready for the next stage in their learning journey.
We see parents/carers as having an important role in their child’s education and staff meet regularly with them to discuss their children’s needs. We also provide regular parent/carer workshops on phonics, reading and maths and how to support their children at home. Our regular topic afternoons are particularly well attended and parents/carers/aunties/uncles and grandparents have all been known to thoroughly enjoy sharing the activities on offer and the opportunity to work with their children.
We are committed to giving our children the best possible start to their school life. We work in partnership with parents, carers and families to ensure their well-being and success in the future.
We see parents/carers as having an important role in their child’s education and staff meet regularly with them to discuss their children’s needs. We also provide regular parent/carer workshops on phonics, reading and maths and how to support their children at home. Our regular topic afternoons are particularly well attended and parents/carers/aunties/uncles and grandparents have all been known to thoroughly enjoy sharing the activities on offer and the opportunity to work with their children.
We are committed to giving our children the best possible start to their school life. We work in partnership with parents, carers and families to ensure their well-being and success in the future.
We promote learning through play as we value its importance. Young children learn best when they explore and experience things first-hand, often in playful ways. Play is essential to development as it contributes to the cognitive, physical, social, and emotional well-being of children. It allows children to use their creativity while developing their imagination, dexterity and physical strength. Play is also important to healthy brain development as it enables children to learn about themselves, their environment and the world around them.
Learning and development opportunities are planned around each child’s needs and interests. These are regularly assessed and reviewed. Adults respond to individual needs and interests, and guide development through warm, positive interactions in an encouraging, stimulating and a well-resourced indoor and outdoor environment. Our team is experienced in supporting children to make the most of learning opportunities, whilst consistently challenging and extending learning through skillful interaction. The EYFS team sensitively scaffold, support and enhance the children’s knowledge, skills and understanding.
Throughout our EYFS, you will find happy, vibrant and stimulating learning environment where all children are encouraged to be as independent as possible. Children have daily access to well-planned indoor and out-door learning environments. Our provision provides children with opportunities to be active and physical as well as quiet and reflective. If you would like to arrange a visit our wonderful setting, please contact the school office on 01270 902054.
CURRICULUM INTENT
Here at Cranberry we aim to deliver the content of the Early Years Foundation Stage statutory framework, giving children a secure foundation and enabling them to ‘live life in all its fullness’.
CURRICULUM IMPLEMENTATION
Learning takes place through a balance of child initiated play and adult led learning. This includes the direct teaching of reading, writing and maths and daily opportunities for children to practice and consolidate their growing knowledge through high quality provision that promotes child- initiated learning.
CURRICULUM IMPACT
Here at Cranberry we aim for our pupils to become unique individuals who form positive relationships with both adults and peers. We strive for our children to become independent, curious learners who explore, take risks and ask meaningful questions. We aim to ensure that our children are confident learners who are ready for the next stage in their learning journey.
We see parents/carers as having an important role in their child’s education and staff meet regularly with them to discuss their children’s needs. We also provide regular parent/carer workshops on phonics, reading and maths and how to support their children at home. Our regular topic afternoons are particularly well attended and parents/carers/aunties/uncles and grandparents have all been known to thoroughly enjoy sharing the activities on offer and the opportunity to work with their children.
We are committed to giving our children the best possible start to their school life. We work in partnership with parents, carers and families to ensure their well-being and success in the future.
INFORMATION ABOUT
Homework
Nursery – Once the children have settled, they will be provided with weekly homework packs for completion.
Reception – Children will be given a homework book containing a homework grid, from which they will be required to complete one activity per week.
We kindly encourage you to read with your child regularly at home and upload your observations to the ‘Boom Read’ app. You may wish to comment on your child’s enjoyment of the book, their recognition of any letters or words, and any discussions they have about the story or illustrations.
We will be engaging in a variety of rhymes, songs, and poems, while revisiting familiar favourites. This approach supports your child in developing language skills, reinforcing both new and existing vocabulary, and—most importantly—fostering a love of learning through fun. We encourage you to practice these rhymes, poems, and songs at home as often as possible.
We promote learning through play as we value its importance. Young children learn best when they explore and experience things first-hand, often in playful ways. Play is essential to development as it contributes to the cognitive, physical, social, and emotional well-being of children. It allows children to use their creativity while developing their imagination, dexterity and physical strength. Play is also important to healthy brain development as it enables children to learn about themselves, their environment and the world around them.
Learning and development opportunities are planned around each child’s needs and interests. These are regularly assessed and reviewed. Adults respond to individual needs and interests, and guide development through warm, positive interactions in an encouraging, stimulating and a well-resourced indoor and outdoor environment. Our team is experienced in supporting children to make the most of learning opportunities, whilst consistently challenging and extending learning through skillful interaction. The EYFS team sensitively scaffold, support and enhance the children’s knowledge, skills and understanding.
Throughout our EYFS, you will find happy, vibrant and stimulating learning environment where all children are encouraged to be as independent as possible. Children have daily access to well-planned indoor and out-door learning environments. Our provision provides children with opportunities to be active and physical as well as quiet and reflective. If you would like to arrange a visit our wonderful setting, please contact the school office on 01270 902054.
CURRICULUM INTENT
Here at Cranberry we aim to deliver the content of the Early Years Foundation Stage statutory framework, giving children a secure foundation and enabling them to ‘live life in all its fullness’.
CURRICULUM IMPLEMENTATION
Learning takes place through a balance of child initiated play and adult led learning. This includes the direct teaching of reading, writing and maths and daily opportunities for children to practice and consolidate their growing knowledge through high quality provision that promotes child- initiated learning.
CURRICULUM IMPACT
Here at Cranberry we aim for our pupils to become unique individuals who form positive relationships with both adults and peers. We strive for our children to become independent, curious learners who explore, take risks and ask meaningful questions. We aim to ensure that our children are confident learners who are ready for the next stage in their learning journey.
We see parents/carers as having an important role in their child’s education and staff meet regularly with them to discuss their children’s needs. We also provide regular parent/carer workshops on phonics, reading and maths and how to support their children at home. Our regular topic afternoons are particularly well attended and parents/carers/aunties/uncles and grandparents have all been known to thoroughly enjoy sharing the activities on offer and the opportunity to work with their children.
We are committed to giving our children the best possible start to their school life. We work in partnership with parents, carers and families to ensure their well-being and success in the future.
