The Early Years

In Reception, children embark on a journey of discovery and exploration. We create a happy and caring environment where all children feel valued and safe and where they will have the opportunity to develop positive relationships with all the adults and children within our setting.

The Early Years Foundation Stage is a unique curriculum where children often initiate their own learning through play as well as engaging in planned topic led learning. Throughout the school day children will take part in whole class, small group and adult directed activities as well as having lots of time to access the provision independently.

The Reception environment is a holistic approach where we work as one unit. Within each area of learning children will be exposed to curriculum based skills through play. Each area will have a provocation, adult enhanced provision and materials to extend their learning, all running alongside our continuous provision. As we teach children independence and structure our timetable will adapt across the year.

The children’s learning and development is taught through seven areas of learning.  These are: Communication and Language, Physical Development, Personal, Social and Emotional Development, Literacy, Mathematics, Understanding the World, and Expressive Arts and Design.

• EYFS Knowledge Organiser ROTATION A - Autumn Term

Our curriculum

• Reception & Nursery Cycle A

• Reception & Nursery Cycle B

• 2021 Development Matters Guidance

• 2021 Early Learning Goals

• A Guide for Parents

• Calderdale School Readiness Statement

Learning to read and write is a key skill. Find out more about our approach to phonics.

• Phonics Long Term Planning

• PHASE 2 Sounds

• PHASE 3 Sounds

For ideas to support your child’s learning at home, check out our learning resources page.