Starting School
EARLY YEARS FOUNDATION STAGE
This term is used to refer to the stages of children's development from birth to five years old.The Early Years staffs works closely together to ensure every child's entry into school is as smooth as possible. The 'open plan' environment promotes the children's learning through independent and supported activities both inside and outdoors. Our learning environment enhances the children's prior experiences and their individual interests, ensuring that learning is purposeful and relevant to them.
Children start school in the April of the academic year when they are three years old. It is a mandatory requirement that parents provide a copy of their child's Birth Certificate when they complete an Admissions Form.
Children at Nursery Stages start school on a part-time basis for the first few weeks of the term. This enables the staff to get to know the children and their parents / guardians, establishing those all-important relationships. It also helps the children adjust to a new environment, feel secure and settle quickly. All our Early Years' staff strive to ensure that every child's needs are met using a personalized learning approach.
Children from other settings are also given the opportunity to visit upper classes prior to starting in April.
Children from other settings are also given the opportunity to visit upper classes prior to starting in April.
During the term prior to your child starting Class Nursery, parents are invited to a 'Starting School' meeting and stay and play sessions, where you and your child will have the opportunity to meet the Foundation Stage staff, play in their classroom and ask any questions.
The 'stay and play' sessions offer your child the chance to spend time in their learning environment with their new classmates and the Foundation Stage staff. Parents are also offered a home visit from our Early Years staff, which is a great opportunity for us to get to know you and your child.