Starting school is a very important time for you, your child and the school. We all need to work together to make the transition smooth and rewarding.
In the term prior to their entry, children are invited into school for ‘play’ visits. This helps them become familiar with the surroundings and routines of school. During this period, there are opportunities for parents to discuss our partnership with you and talk about any concerns you might have.
At the start of each new school year, class teachers run workshops about the curriculum and how parents can support their child’s learning at home.
Children will be admitted to school in the September of the academic year in which they are five. The Early Years Curriculum is grounded in active learning. Through practical activities, purposeful play and talk, children develop an understanding of the world and the basic concepts they will need for their later learning. Parents can play a major role in fostering good attitudes to learning, developing language skills and promoting good behaviour.
Every child deserves the best possible start in life and the support that enables them to fulfil their potential. Children develop quickly in the early years and a child’s experiences between birth and age five have a major impact on their future life chances. A secure, safe and happy childhood is important in its own right. Good parenting and high quality early learning together provide the foundation children need to make the most of their abilities and talents as they grow up.
The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) sets the standards that all Early Years’ providers must meet to ensure that children learn and develop well and are kept healthy and safe. It promotes teaching and learning to ensure children’s ‘school readiness’ and gives children the broad range of knowledge and skills that provide the right foundation for good future progress through school and life.
