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Welcome to Early Years' class page!

Here you can find out about what we are learning, our daily routines, important events and see what Early Years is all about!

At St Mary’s, the staff and children are really proud of our Early Years Foundation Stage and love coming to school to learn. We hope you enjoy finding out about our Nursery and Reception classes and sharing in all of the learning we are doing.

Our Nursery offers both 15 and 30 hours provision. This is free for parents who are eligible check -  www.gov.uk to find out if you may be eligible. If you aren't, we can still offer places at a cost. If you only need your child to attend for 15 hours, this can be arranged through discussions with the Nursery Teacher, Mrs Plant and EYFS lead Mrs Webster.  

For more information about our Nursery and Reception classes, please explore the following pages. If there is anything else you would like to see on our class page, please let us know.

Meet the Staff:
                                                                                                                                          

Mrs Plant : Nursery Class Teacher             

Mrs Webster: Reception Class Teacher & EYFS Lead 

Mrs Rowley: EYFS Teaching Assistant 

Miss Cunningham: EYFS Teaching Assistant 

In EYFS, we love to have fun with our learning both indoors and outdoors. Every day brings new opportunities to explore, discover and create. We offer personalised learning experiences that spark imagination, nurture creativity and help every child to reach their full potential.

Nursery and Reception class follow the Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum. This is a statutory requirement. The curriculum has three prime and four further specific areas of learning which are delivered through a range of activities and learning opportunities across the year. Personal Social and Emotional Development Communication and Language Physical Development Literacy Mathematics Understanding the World Expressive Arts and Design. 

Our timetable is carefully structured to provide exciting and engaging activities, ensuring children enjoy their learning while feeling safe, valued and confident to express themselves. We celebrate each child’s unique personality and encourage them to shine in their own special way.

Learning in EYFS is topic-based, and we enjoy exploring themes such as Space, Superheroes, Toys, Animals, Growing and The Circus. We also follow the children’s own interests, which helps to create a well-rounded and meaningful curriculum. Books and storytelling are at the heart of our classroom, inspiring a love of reading from the very beginning of school life.