EARLY YEARS FOUNDATION STAGE (EYFS)
Superstars Unit
We have great pleasure in welcoming you to our Superstars Unit. which provides high quality care and education for children aged between 3 and 5 years.
The Superstars Unit has two classes: Moon Class (Nursery, ages 3 - 4 years)
Rocket Class (Reception, ages 4 - 5 years)
We hope you enjoy using our website to find out more about our Nursery and Reception Classes. Please find more information on each class by clicking on the Class Pages link.
Staff
Teachers
Mrs Hollinghurst - EYFS Phase Leader, Nursery Teacher and part of the Senior Leadership Team
Mrs Dickinson - Reception Teacher
Teaching Assistants
Miss Williams
Miss Stafford
Mrs Stewart
Miss Hibbert
Mrs Loftus
Intent
The Early Years curriculum is designed to provide a broad and balanced education that meets the needs of all children. It facilitates them to gain the skills, knowledge and understanding as they start out on their educational journey, supporting them to progress from their individual starting points and preparing them for the next stage of their education. At Seven Stars Primary School we want our children to develop a love for learning, a sense of pride in themselves and respect for others and the world around them.
Through developing learning behaviours such as playing and exploring, active learning and creating and thinking critically, we hope for children to become independent with their own learning giving encouragement to develop resilience and manage risks. This will prepare children to reach the Early Learning Goals at the end of the Foundation Stage and ensure children make good progress from their starting points.
Implementation
The EYFS curriculum follows the "Statutory Framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage." Our curriculum design ensures all of our children, regardless of need and background learn and develop well and are kept healthy and safe. We weave our whole school curriculum drivers throughout the delivery of the Early Years Curriculum.
Four overarching principles shape the practice in our early years settings. These are:
- Every child is a unique child, who is constantly learning and can be resilient, capable, confident and self-assured.
- Children learn to be strong and independent through positive relationships.
- Children learn and develop well in enabling environments with teaching and support from adults, who respond to their individual interests and needs and help them to build their learning over time. Children benefit from a strong partnership between practitioner and parents/carers.
Importance of learning and development. Children develop and learn at different rates. The EYFS framework covers the education and care of all children in early years provision, including children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND)
Impact
The unique child has every opportunity to learn and achieve, develop a sense of self-awareness and become confident in their own abilities. We are empowering children to develop the essential skills and attributes they need to thrive and reach their full potential. We are committed to continuing to build on these successes and to ensure that every child has the best possible start in life. Our children develop the love of reading; a large emphasis is given to communication and language, extending their range of vocabulary and language comprehension. By the end of EYFS children will:
Have strong communication skills.
Demonstrate self-regulation, emotional resilience and perseverance.
Be kind, respectful and honest.
Enjoy school life.
Make secure friendships
Be happy