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 Two - Is Goldilocks really naughty?

Welcome to Foundation Stage at Swarcliffe Primary School! 

This half term our learning is all about traditional stories! Traditional tales are vital in EYFS for developing language, emotional intelligence and imagination. They introduce rich vocabulary, improve listening skills, and help children understand complex emotions and moral lessons like kindness and consequences in a safe, familiar context. These stories also build strong early literacy foundations, support sequencing skills, and offer cultural heritage. 

Phonics

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/ 

Maths

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 getting on in school, please feel free to speak to your child's class teacher or have a look at some of their learning books.

Key Dates 

Monday 23rd February - Start of the Spring 2 half term

Thursday 5th March - World Book Day and EYFS stay and play (2pm)

Monday 9th March - EYFS forest school day

Friday 20th March - Red Nose Day

Thursday 26th March - Easter Egg competition

Thursday 2nd April - Easter Bonnet competition

More information about these activities will be sent out on Class DOJO

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