Reception

 

 

 

 

 

 

Emma Beard - Goslings

Welcome to our Early Years curriculum page! Our early years curriculum is play-based and interest-led, designed to spark curiosity while establishing strong academic foundations. We beautifully balance structured, adult-led learning with a rich child-led environment where children can explore, discover, and grow at their own pace.

Our Teaching & Learning Philosophy

  • In the Moment Planning: Inspired by Anna Ephgrave, our continuous provision allows staff to capture teachable moments as they happen, tailoring learning to your child's immediate interests.
  • High-Quality Interactions: We use the ShREC approach to ensure every conversation between staff and children is meaningful, engaging, and designed to expand their language and thinking.

Core Frameworks & Programmes

We use evidence-based schemes to deliver top-tier foundational skills:

  • Phonics: Read Write Inc. builds confident, fluent readers from the very start.
  • Mathematics: We combine NCETM Maths Mastery (for number work) with White Rose Maths (for shape, space, and measure) to build a deep, intuitive understanding of maths.
  • Literacy: Drawing Club ignites our children's writing journeys by opening up a world of imagination and creative expression. The Goslings particularly love the freedom and joy this approach brings to their early writing.

Dynamic Outdoor Learning

Our large and varied outdoor environment is open and accessible throughout the day, serving as a natural extension of our classroom. Outdoor play is designed to challenge and inspire our children across all areas of the early years framework through:

  • Open-Ended Materials: Resources that encourage problem-solving, collaboration, and endless imagination.
  • Our Small Forest Area: A peaceful, natural space for sensory exploration, wildlife discovery, and connecting with nature.
  • The Climbing Frame: A dedicated zone for building physical confidence, core strength, and gross motor skills.

A Learning Journey Through the Year

While the entire Early Years framework runs throughout the school year, we purposefully map our focus to support children's developmental milestones and whole-school themes:

  • Autumn Term: We focus heavily on the prime areas of Communication & Language, Physical Development, and Personal, Social, and Emotional Development to help children settle in and build strong relationships.
  • Summer Term: Expressive Arts & Design. We lean into creative expression, aligning perfectly with Years 1–6 during their whole-school ‘Create’ term
  • Continuous Focus: Understanding the World, Mathematics, and Literacy run consistently all year round to build steady academic progress.
Cookie Policy