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Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)

Welcome to Long Mead Foundation unit.  We are delighted to offer a broad and balanced curriculum in a warm and friendly atmosphere.  The nursery and reception classes work closely together.  The children in this class are taught by Mrs Nichols, Miss Webster, Mrs Moon and Miss Dann and overseen by the EYFS Lead, Mrs Hooper.

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Baseline Assessment

Within the first six weeks of Term one, children will take the Baseline Assessment, which identifies what the children are able to do at the beginning of their Reception Year, there is an information booklet for parents which explains this.

All the children in the foundation stage will be following the Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum which encompasses learning and development in seven main areas.

 

The prime areas are fundamental and support learning and development in all other areas.  The three prime areas are:

 

  • Personal, social and emotional development

  • Communication and language

  • Physical development

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The specific areas include essential knowledge and skills, these are:

  • Literacy

  • Mathematics

  • Understanding of the world

  • Expressive arts and design

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Through continuous provision and the experiences we provide will enable the children to develop in these seven areas in a happy, safe and playful environment.

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The classroom is a bright airy space with lots of fantastic displays and stimulating resources, the children also have access to a wonderful outdoor area, which has been widely praised by educational advisors. The children are taught to follow our six school values: respect, responsilbility, kindness, teamwork. excellence and resilience and these are woven into all areas of learning.

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The staff in Long Mead Foundation Unit are happy, enthusiastic and keen to create a safe and supportive environment for your child.  Our approach to learning is playful, stimulating and inspiring.  It is the right of all children to learn to love learning and have a positive school experience enabling them to reach their full potential.

 

For our term 1 2024/25 Curriculum Overview click here.

For our term 2 2024/25 Curriculum Overview click here.

For our term 3 2024/25 Curriculum Overview click here.

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