Children begin their school journey in Robins Class, where our Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) children learn alongside Year 1. Together, Robins nurture, challenge and inspire one another through exploration, learning and play. We want to provide the best possible foundation for children to build upon their own curiosity of the world around them and develop a love of learning.
We aim to:
- give children the best possible start to their school life.
- develop a love of learning and life-long learning skills.
- foster a safe and supportive culture, where children are willing to take risks and view mistakes as learning experiences.
- provide well-resourced environment (both indoor and outdoor) which inspires the children’s curiosity and self-initiated learning.
- ensure children demonstrate care and respect for the whole school community and as well as their school environment.
- develop independent and motivated learners.
- appreciate individuality while promoting tolerance and celebrating diversity.
Induction and Starting School
We welcome new children and families to our school through:
- A welcome meeting in Term 6 to give information about the school, the staff, receive a school induction pack and have the opportunity to ask questions.
- A visit to the child’s nursery setting or childminder.
- Two induction visits to school with their new classmates to become familiar with the school environment and adults within the class.
- Full-time attendance from the start of September.
Our curriculum is underpinned by the ‘Statutory Framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage’ (2025) and the non-statutory curriculum guidance, ‘Development Matters’ (2025). Using these documents, unique learning experiences are planned for which respond to children’s individual and unique learning needs.
The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) is made up of seven areas of learning - three ‘Prime Areas’ and four ‘Specific’ Areas.
Prime Areas of Learning
- Communication and Language
- Physical Development
- Personal, Social and Emotional Development
Specific Areas of Learning
- Literacy development
- Mathematics development
- Understanding the world
- Expressive Arts & Design
In total there are 17 Early Learning Goals.
We also assess the child’s learning styles, known as the characteristics of effective learning:
- Playing and exploring
- Through active learning
- By creating and thinking critically
Further information on the EYFS framework can be found at: