Our Curriculum
In Reception we follow the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum.
There are seven areas of learning which the children will be assessed against throughout the year. Children are expected to achieve a ‘Good Level of Development’ by the end of the year. This is achieved by meeting the Early Learning Goals which can be found below.
We work closely with families and other professionals to ensure that all children are given the best opportunities to achieve their fullest potential.
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Hethersett VC Primary School EYFS curriculum intent
At Hethersett VC Primary School we place great value on the development of children as individuals and providing them with the skills, knowledge and understanding they need to prepare them for the challenges in Key Stage One and beyond. Our aim in the EYFS is to build strong foundations rooted in academic success as well as moral and spiritual development, so that ultimately our pupils can be successful at university, go on to be active citizens of society and happy, curious life-long learners.
Our curriculum is therefore the cultural capital we know our pupils need so that they can gain the knowledge, skills and understanding they require for success.
We prioritise personal, social and emotional development and communication and language in the Reception curriculum. Our enabling environment and warm, skilful adult interactions support the children as they begin to link learning to their play and exploration. As the pupils move through Reception, we invest time and energy into helping pupils set and reflect on their own goals by aiming high and developing a love of reading, writing and number.
This is delivered through a holistic curriculum which maximises opportunities for meaningful cross-curricular links and learning experiences as well as promoting the unique child by offering extended periods of play and sustained thinking following children’s interests and ideas. We value imagination and creativity and seek to create a sense of enjoyment and fascination in learning through exciting continuous indoor and outdoor provision, alongside trips, visits and woodland school sessions. Our reviewing and monitoring of the children’s learning and interests means the quality of teaching is high.
Pupils learn through a balance of child-initiated and adult-directed activities.
Reading is at the heart of our curriculum.
Our inclusive approach means that all children learn together
Our curriculum needs to meet the needs of our children
Learning Journeys and Tapestry
In Reception , we use Paper learning journeys to document children’s learning and development. Parents will be invited in throughout the year to look at these prior to parents evenings. We also use an online learning journey called Tapestry. This is a fabulous tool for us to share the children’s significant new learning with you and for you to share the things you do at home too.
The children love to share their photos from home with the class and it is a great opportunity for them to develop their confidence, especially when speaking to a large group.
It is great to see so many of you already engaging with Tapestry, the children have thoroughly enjoyed sharing their experiences from home with their friends!