Welcome to the Early Years Foundation Stage at Severnbanks Primary School.

Miss Powell  Class Teacher 

Mrs King - PPA Cover

 Miss Turley, Miss Dunkley and Miss Whiting are the Learning support workers 

We look forward to working in partnership with you at the beginning of your child’s learning journey.

EYFS Unit

To meet the growing demand of our local community our EYFS space was redesigned and building work  completed in 2018.  We offer a purpose-built free flow environment that gives children the opportunity to learn playfully through a balanced approach of child initiated, adult directed and co-constructed play. In addition to our EYFS space we are also able to use the school grounds which include a wooded area which is fully resourced for outdoor teaching and learning. Our EYFS environment is well resourced, thoughtfully zoned and include additional benefits such as integral toilets for nursery, and low level sinks and kitchen areas.

When children start in Reception at the age of 4, they are based in our Sycamore room which forms a semi open plan unit with free-flowing access to the outdoor environment.  Your child will be assigned a class teacher, who will be responsible for planning activities and monitoring your child’s achievements and progress. Children are given opportunities to develop their independence, self-regulation and self-care by choosing where and for how long to engage in activities.  Children are encouraged to be confident, independent learners who drive their own learning experiences.  Children are supported by the adults in provision when making decisions on the appropriate clothing for their needs, wellies, coats or wet play overall for outside.

By the time children leave EYFS, we want them to be happy, motivated and confident communicators, who are able to display the characteristics of effective learning and apply the skills and knowledge learnt in EYFS in the next stage of their journey.

The EYFS experience is based upon four principles which practitioners use to guide practice

· A Unique Child

At Severnbanks we recognise that every child is a competent learner who can be resilient, capable, confident, and self-assured. We recognise that children develop in individual ways, at varying rates. Children’s attitudes and dispositions to learning are influenced by feedback from others; we use praise and encouragement, as well as celebration and rewards, to encourage children to develop a positive attitude to learning.

· Positive Relationships

At Severnbanks we recognise that children learn to be strong and independent from secure relationships. We aim to develop caring, respectful, professional relationships with the children and their families whenever they join us in the Early Years.

· Enabling Environments

At Severnbanks we recognise that the environment plays a key role in supporting and extending the children’s development. This begins by providing open ended resources for the children to use in their play and ensuring the adults interact sensitively to challenge and extend the children’s learning.

· Learning and Development

At Severnbanks we recognise that children learn and develop in different ways and at different rates. We value all areas of learning and development equally and understand that they are interconnected across the EYFS.

"The teacher is so passionate about inclusion and she has recently attended some training, which has made her re-evaluate her teaching and classroom environment for the children in YR. She spent a significant amount of time getting to know the children and families before they started in September, especially those with significant need. She thought through what could be put in place from day 1 and this has really supported these children as they have transitioned into school." H Tate Consultancy  Sept 24 

'Visual resources are evident and used well. The ‘Cwtch’ area is fantastic and used at points in the day for some children who can find the larger carpet area more challenging to sit for short periods of time and maintain focus.' HT consultancy  Sept 24.

' Teaching assistants are effective at all points in the day. They know where they should be and are very intuitive to the needs of all children, particularly the most vulnerable. They are confident in stopping the class if needed, and it really feels like the role of educator is shared. This is so powerful '  H Tate Consultancy Sept 24