Swarcliffe Primary School

Welcome to Foundation Stage

Learning in Foundation Stage

In Foundation Stage, we believe that young children learn best through play and following their own interests. With this in mind, we decide on a theme for each half term but this will often change direction based on the children's ideas and fascinations. 

Children in our Foundation Stage learn by exploring and investigating our areas of provision in which resources and activities are set to challenge and extend learning and development. In addition to our engaging indoor and outdoor provision, children take part in daily focused activities in which they are directly taught skills and knowledge in reading, writing and mathematics.

Spring One - What does it take to be a Superhero?

Welcome to Foundation Stage at Swarcliffe Primary School! 

This half term our learning is all about what it takes to be a superhero! We will be looking at what makes us a good friend, and how these qualities can be seen as a superpower! We will be cooking, writing, making and having a multi-sensory apporach to truely embed what we have learnt.

Each morning we start our day off with a Phonics session. We follow the Read Write Inc phonics programme so please check the link below for video clips and ways you can support your child at home.

Read Write Inc link;

https://www.ruthmiskin.com/parentsandcarers/ 

In maths we follow the White Rose Maths programme. Where we will instil positive attitudes to maths at an early age with maths resources that help children learn in fun, hands-on, practical ways. High-quality resources from White Rose Maths align perfectly with the DfE EYFS statutory framework including the early learning goals.

White Rose Maths link;

https://whiteroseeducation.com/resources?year=reception&subject=primary+maths

If you would like to see how your child is settling into school, please feel free to speak to your child's class teacher or have a look at some of their learning books.

Key Dates 

Week beginning 12th January - Friendship week

16th January - Odd socks day

30th January 9.00am - 10.00am - EYFS stay and play

5th February - NSPCC number day

10th and 11th February - Parents evening

13th February - last day of half term

More information about these activities will be sent out

EYFS Framework 

Class Dojo 

Class Dojo is an online service that the school uses to communicate information to parents. On this platform, children will receive 'Dojo points' from their teachers and  as parents you will be able to observe how many points your child achieves. Class Dojo can also be used as an area for sharing information and activities that the class has taken part in. There is also a messaging service on there for parent and teacher communication. 

Sporty Friday

PE lessons will take place on a weekly basis every Friday.

Reception pupils – Please come to school dressed in their PE kit every Friday.

Please follow this link to the uniform page for an update on what the PE kit entails:

 https://www.swarcliffeprimary.co.uk/parents/school-uniform 

Nursery pupils – you can wear either a school PE kits or comfortable sports clothes.

Previous workshops and parent sessions