Year R (Reception) marks the final year of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS). The EYFS curriculum is covered at Nursery/Pre-Schools and then continued for the Reception year when children first start primary school, before moving into the National Curriculum in Year 1.
The key method of learning in the Early Years is through ‘play’. This involves children having the freedom to apply their learned skills through practical, directed and non – directed activities which help to cement their learning. Children are continually immersed into a theme which is based on their interests and help them to develop their knowledge in the seven areas of development:
- Personal, Social and Emotional Development
- Communication and Language
- Physical Development
- Mathematics
- Literacy
- Understanding the World
- Expressive Arts and Design
Within the Early Years, learning occurs both indoors and outdoors. Learning is supported through directed activities which take place in both environments. At Barnham Broom Primary School, we believe that a wide range of experiences are vital to developing the learning of the whole child. This is why we do not view the seven areas of development as singular topics, but ones that integrate within each other. This is why we encourage outdoor learning as it provides many experiences which indoors cannot accommodate, such as bug hunting, seasonal change and large scale construction. We encourage children to be outside in all weathers to ensure they develop a breath of experience and knowledge throughout their time in the Early Years.
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Our Year 1 children are taught either in Class 1 or Class 2. We look at which environment will best suit each individual child's needs when making a decision as to which class a child will be in. Our children will either spend two years in class 1 or two years in class 2 as they move through the school.
Year 1 children in Class 1:
Although working alongside the Reception children, the Year 1 children access the Year 1 curriculum. The Year 1 children are taught the Year 1 objectives under similar umbrella topics, regardless of whether they are in Class 1 or Class 2. The EYFS/KS1 team work very closely together to ensure continuity and consistency in learning and opportunity. The curriculum is covered through a rolling 2-year programme to ensure that the children do not repeat learning when in a class for 2 years.
A picture of our outdoor area before the lovely resources and equipment have been arranged for the children to access: