What Is the Early Years Foundation Stage?

What is the Early Years Foundation Stage?

At Kimberley Primary and Nursery School we ensure that we follow the statutory requirements and practice of the Early Years Foundation Stage.

The four important themes are:

·  A Unique Child

·  Positive Relationships

·  Enabling Environments

·  Learning and Development

We are committed to the themes, principles and practice outlined in the Early Years

Foundation Stage (EYFS), a summary of which can be seen below.

Our curriculum and learning is planned through the children's interests and the seven areas of learning and development detailed in the EYFS. These are:

The three prime areas

·  Personal, Social and Emotional Development

·  Communication and Language

·  Physical Development

The four specific areas

·  Literacy

·  Mathematics

·  Understanding the World

·  Expressive Arts and Design

Starting SchoolJ

What do I need to bring to school?

·  Bookbag

·  Water bottle (water only please, no juice)

·  PE kit (Bramcote Class have PE on Tuesdays and Fridays]

·  A smile J

How can I look after my belongings?

·  Make sure your clothes have your name in them. Coats and jumpers are easily lost if they have no name in them.

·  Hang your coat on your peg.

·  Put your book bag and water bottle in their places when you get to school.

What will I do in Bramcote Class?

You will...

·  make friends

·  share and take turns with friends

·  choose your own learning

·  do lots of group activities

·  learn how to be part of a team

·  learn about books and stories

·  learn to tell stories and act out stories

·  paint, draw and make models

·  learn about numbers and counting

·  learn about shapes, money, measuring and other mathematics

·  make your own choices

·  use lots of different things like sand, water, games, bikes, scooters, jigsaws, puppets, books, whiteboards, pens, crayons, scissors, glue, toy animals, cars, trains and lots of other things!

·  learn all about phonics to help you read and write

·  learn to be responsible for yourself and your actions

·  sing and dance

·  look after our classroom and school

·  have fun!!

What should I do if I am worried about something?

·  Talk to Miss Mehmet or Mrs Gill.

·  We want everyone to be happy.

·  We will help you to make sure you are happy.

·  Talk to your parents too. They need to know if something is worrying you.

Will I have homework?

·  The most important homework you will have is to share stories and books with your parents.

·  We will expect you to practise your reading everyday at home.

·  Other homework jobs will be in your book bag.

·  Miss Mehmet and Mrs Gill are always interested to hear about other things you have been doing at home.

·  You can bring things in from home (like pictures or 'Wow' stars from your parents) and we will put them in your ‘Learning Journeys’.