Transcript Foundation Stage

Foundation Stage
Reception is the last year of the Foundation
Stage, the Foundation Stage being the stage of
education for children from three to the end of
the Reception year; it prepares children for
learning in their future school career
How do we learn?
The Foundation Stage Curriculum is based on
the recognition that children learn best through
play and active learning and that there should
be an equal balance of indoor/outdoor
activities.
The curriculum is organised into six areas of
learning:
Personal, Social and Emotional Development
Communication, Language & Literacy
Problem solving, reasoning and Numeracy
Knowledge & Understanding of the World
Physical Development
Creative Development
Personal, Social and Emotional Development
Communication, language and literacy
Problem solving, reasoning and numeracy
Knowledge and understanding of the world
Creative Development
Physical Development
Forest School
Forest School uses the outdoor environment to help all children learn.
Children are encouraged to develop independence skills, improve their
decision making, and raise their self esteem through small achievable tasks.
Monitoring Progress
Each of the 6 areas of learning has its own set of
Early Learning Goals which determine what most
children are expected to achieve by the end of the
Reception Year.
Parents will receive information in the Summer term
on their child’s progress towards the goals
The first few weeks
We will find out what the children
already know & can do
& use this information to help us develop an
individual learning programme
for each child.
You will be invited to discuss your child’s progress and adjustment
to school within the first term.
Role of parents
We recognise the importance of parents and school working
together.
We would value any contributions
you would like to make in helping us
get to know your child’s needs.
So…
As in Nursery, a very active year with plenty of play based
activities to support the needs of your child.
You are welcome to come in and help; you will be invited during
the year to see new learning and I am always available to discuss
any issues that arise during the year.
And finally… we are all looking forward to getting to know your
child and your family at such an exciting time!