Our Foundation Stage Curriculum is thoughtfully designed to inspire and engage every child, regardless of their background or prior experiences. We are deeply committed to understanding each child as an individual, valuing their unique stories and interests to ensure the curriculum meets their specific needs.

Rooted in the characteristics of effective learning, our approach fosters curiosity, enthusiasm, and resilience. These qualities form the foundation of lifelong learners who are confident and motivated to explore the world around them.

 

Our curriculum is carefully structured and progressive, built on key developmental milestones to ensure every pupil is on track for the next stage in their learning journey. Rich storytelling and meaningful enrichment experiences are woven throughout, bringing learning to life and creating joyful, memorable moments.

Our staff place great value on high-quality, purposeful interactions with every child. These moments are integral to supporting language development, helping children build a rich and varied vocabulary, and equipping them with the skills to communicate with confidence and clarity.

Through these interactions, pupils learn to listen attentively, respond thoughtfully, and express themselves effectively. Just as importantly, they begin to understand the importance of empathy, kindness, and mutual respect, laying the foundations for positive relationships and social success.

 

Children benefit from daily, systematic phonics instruction that provides a vital foundation for both reading and writing. These focused lessons are carefully structured to build essential decoding and encoding skills in a clear, progressive way.

Phonics teaching is complemented by dedicated daily reading sessions, where children are encouraged to apply their phonetic knowledge in meaningful contexts. These sessions also support the acquisition of high-frequency words and promote a love of language through the sharing of high-quality, engaging stories. Together, these elements create a rich and balanced approach to early literacy that sets children on the path to confident, fluent reading and expressive writing.

Our curriculum is designed to ensure that children leave the Reception year as confident, capable learners. They develop strong social skills, a secure grasp of early mathematical concepts, and the ability to read and write simple words and sentences with increasing independence.

 

Beyond academic readiness, our children begin to develop a sense of responsibility—both towards one another and the wider world. They leave the Early Years Foundation Stage not only prepared for the next phase of their education, but with the values and skills that will help them thrive as thoughtful, engaged members of their community.

 

 

 

By the end of Reception, our children are well-equipped to embrace the Key Stage 1 curriculum with confidence, curiosity, and a love for learning.