Welcome to EYFS
Miss Belcher and Miss Bareham would like to welcome you all to the
Reception Class page.
In Reception the children have lots and lots of fun.....every day. Daily they are busy exploring the different areas in our classroom both inside and outside. This has provided great opportunities for the children to explore, discover and learn. Each day is different for the children as they explore various activities in both the indoor and outdoor learning environments. We provide many exciting opportunities and carefully monitor the progress of each individual child. Reception class have settled into school life brilliantly and we are looking forward to spending the rest of the year with them!
Reception Class page.
In Reception the children have lots and lots of fun.....every day. Daily they are busy exploring the different areas in our classroom both inside and outside. This has provided great opportunities for the children to explore, discover and learn. Each day is different for the children as they explore various activities in both the indoor and outdoor learning environments. We provide many exciting opportunities and carefully monitor the progress of each individual child. Reception class have settled into school life brilliantly and we are looking forward to spending the rest of the year with them!
Staff Members
Miss Belcher is one of the class teachers in the EYFS unit. Miss Belcher is the joint Phase Leader with Miss Bareham.
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Miss Bareham is one of the class teachers in the EYFS unit. Miss Bareham is the joint Phase Leader with Miss Belcher.
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Mrs Dart is an EYFS Learning support Assistant. Mrs Dart works with Miss Belcher.
Mrs Jennings is an EYFS Learning support Assistant. Mrs Jennings works with Miss Belcher.
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Miss Dean is an EYFS Learning support Assistant. Miss Dean works with Miss Bareham.
Mrs Arnold is an EYFS Learning support Assistant.
Mrs Arnold works with Miss Bareham. |
During the Reception year children have extended opportunities to learn through play. Learning takes place both inside and outside and the classroom. Through a mixture of carefully planned adult activities and more spontaneous child led activities the children develop skills and understanding in the following 7 areas of learning:
EYFS Curriculum
At Holland Haven Primary School, we are using the revised EYFS framework.
To enable children to develop the seven areas of learning are
followed:
Prime areas of learning:
Communication and Language (Listening, attention and understanding; and
Speaking)
Personal, Social and Emotional Development (Self-regulation, Managing Self
and Building Relationships)
Physical Development (Gross motor skills and fine motor skills)
Specific areas of learning:
Literacy (Comprehension, Word reading and Writing)
Maths (Number and Numerical patterns)
Understanding of the World (Past and present; People, culture and
communities; and The natural world)
Expressive Arts and Design (Creating with materials and Being imaginative
and expressive)
Areas within the Foundation classrooms:
a writing area containing various writing implements and papers as well as
envelopes and examples of good writing
a book corner containing a range of fiction, non-fiction, poetry and class-
made books
a maths resource area which allows children to select appropriate items to
help them solve practical problems
a creative area containing resources for a range of art, design, music and
technology activities
a construction area containing resources for developing fine motor skills,
social interaction and problem solving
a small world area which allows children to extend fine motor skills, engage in
imaginative play and develop language
an area for sand, malleable materials (e.g. play dough) and water play, where
children can engage in practical investigations
a role play area which can be developed along themed line to cover several
aspects of learning in “real life” scenarios
Learning environment
The outside area is seen as an extension of the classroom and the above
opportunities will be available outside as well as inside.
Through all of our strands we aim to develop the children as they Play and Explore,
be an Active Learner and to have Creative and Critical Thinking.
Assessment
The staff are constantly assessing the children in their everyday activities, play and
through more focussed adult-led interactions and sessions. We use observations of
the children, photos, the work that they do, feedback from parents and comments
made by the children to assess where the pupils are working. Evidence is recorded
on Evidence Me.
The new EYFS Framework and Development Matters documents are used to inform
the curriculum, the enhancements in the provision and next steps for pupils. The
new Development Matters gives statements for the ages of the children. We share
this with parents and base the next steps for the children on this.
The planning focus for each term and each week is taken from the Long Term Plan,
the agreed focus, the previous week’s findings, the interests of the children and the
next steps.
There are 4 key principles that underpin our practice in the Reception Classes at
Holland Haven Primary School Primary.
A Unique Child
We recognise that all children are different. We identify and celebrate their strengths
and support their areas for development.
Positive Relationships
Our pupils interact well with each other and with the adults in the school. We
encourage parents to be involved with their child’s education.
Enabling Environments
Our indoor and outdoor areas encourage exploration, investigation, and independent
learning. Our displays and resources are well maintained and reflect current
learning.
Learning and Development
Pupils achieve well and make good progress from their starting points. Learning is
playful, practical, and purposeful and builds upon prior attainment. Our children enjoy
coming to school.
At Holland Haven Primary School, we are using the revised EYFS framework.
To enable children to develop the seven areas of learning are
followed:
Prime areas of learning:
Communication and Language (Listening, attention and understanding; and
Speaking)
Personal, Social and Emotional Development (Self-regulation, Managing Self
and Building Relationships)
Physical Development (Gross motor skills and fine motor skills)
Specific areas of learning:
Literacy (Comprehension, Word reading and Writing)
Maths (Number and Numerical patterns)
Understanding of the World (Past and present; People, culture and
communities; and The natural world)
Expressive Arts and Design (Creating with materials and Being imaginative
and expressive)
Areas within the Foundation classrooms:
a writing area containing various writing implements and papers as well as
envelopes and examples of good writing
a book corner containing a range of fiction, non-fiction, poetry and class-
made books
a maths resource area which allows children to select appropriate items to
help them solve practical problems
a creative area containing resources for a range of art, design, music and
technology activities
a construction area containing resources for developing fine motor skills,
social interaction and problem solving
a small world area which allows children to extend fine motor skills, engage in
imaginative play and develop language
an area for sand, malleable materials (e.g. play dough) and water play, where
children can engage in practical investigations
a role play area which can be developed along themed line to cover several
aspects of learning in “real life” scenarios
Learning environment
The outside area is seen as an extension of the classroom and the above
opportunities will be available outside as well as inside.
Through all of our strands we aim to develop the children as they Play and Explore,
be an Active Learner and to have Creative and Critical Thinking.
Assessment
The staff are constantly assessing the children in their everyday activities, play and
through more focussed adult-led interactions and sessions. We use observations of
the children, photos, the work that they do, feedback from parents and comments
made by the children to assess where the pupils are working. Evidence is recorded
on Evidence Me.
The new EYFS Framework and Development Matters documents are used to inform
the curriculum, the enhancements in the provision and next steps for pupils. The
new Development Matters gives statements for the ages of the children. We share
this with parents and base the next steps for the children on this.
The planning focus for each term and each week is taken from the Long Term Plan,
the agreed focus, the previous week’s findings, the interests of the children and the
next steps.
There are 4 key principles that underpin our practice in the Reception Classes at
Holland Haven Primary School Primary.
A Unique Child
We recognise that all children are different. We identify and celebrate their strengths
and support their areas for development.
Positive Relationships
Our pupils interact well with each other and with the adults in the school. We
encourage parents to be involved with their child’s education.
Enabling Environments
Our indoor and outdoor areas encourage exploration, investigation, and independent
learning. Our displays and resources are well maintained and reflect current
learning.
Learning and Development
Pupils achieve well and make good progress from their starting points. Learning is
playful, practical, and purposeful and builds upon prior attainment. Our children enjoy
coming to school.
Other Notices
2Simple (Evidence Me) Weekly Observations
Each week the class teacher emails an observation photo/comment - made in school-time - of each child home to parents and carers. Parents and carers can access this on their personal email account and reply to the class teacher, or use the class contact to the left for general enquiries or concerns.
2Simple (Evidence Me) Weekly Observations
Each week the class teacher emails an observation photo/comment - made in school-time - of each child home to parents and carers. Parents and carers can access this on their personal email account and reply to the class teacher, or use the class contact to the left for general enquiries or concerns.
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