EYFS

Our EYFS provision is delivered in two closely-linked stages: Little Learners and Reception.

Little Learners (pre-Reception provision for 3-4 year olds)

Little Learners is our pre-Reception provision for 3 – 4 year olds and takes place within the classroom setting of Praa Sands class. Every 3 year old is eligible for 15 hours of funded provision. If you are eligible for 30 hours funding, this can be shared over more than one setting.

Little Learners takes place Monday to Wednesday from 9:00am – 3pm. Their learning is guided by the Praa Sands class teacher, and the children have a dedicated teaching assistant that works with them throughout the day as part of our EYFS provision. This provides a smooth transition to full time Reception when they are school age.

Reception

Children reach full time school age the year they turn 5 years old (from 1st September – 31st August).

Reception children are part of Praa Sands class and enjoy a discrete Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Curriculum with the class teacher and EYFS learning support adult whilst also sharing their day with year 1 pupils in the year above. This provides a smooth transition from EYFS to KS1 (infant provision).

EYFS pupils have continuous access to all seven areas of learning both indoors and outdoors. The outdoor area is large, bright and secure and is surrounded by the school playing field and the environmental area.