EYFS

Early Years Foundation Stage

The Reception year is the last year of the Foundation Stage, before children move into Year 1 (Key Stage One).

 

At Bradwell CE Infant School and Nursery, we follow the 'Statutory Framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage' (EYFS). Reception children learn knowledge and skills based on 7 areas of learning. 

There are 3 prime areas:

Communication and Language

Physical Development

Personal, Social and Emotional Development

and 4 specific areas:

Literacy

Mathematics

Understanding the World

Expressive Arts and Design

 

We believe in a child led curriculum, where we follow the children's interests and individual needs. Our staff in Reception are very experienced in planning teaching and learning opportunities for young children and supporting all children to develop and thrive in a purposeful and creative environment. 

 

Children in Reception learn phonics every day, following the Little Wandle programme for phonics. We also use White Rose and the NCETM Mastering Number programmes for mathematics. 

 

We have Continuous Provision throughout the school, starting in Nursery and going through Reception, Year 1 and Year 2. We believe that children need space, time and choice, to apply their leanring and skills. 

 

In Reception, we have a strong emphasis on outdoor learning. With access to a dedicated outdoor space, weekly Forest School all year round, as well as the school being located in a stunning landscape of hills and fields, the children have plenty of opportunities to apply their learning outside and to investigate and explore their environment.