EYFS 2026 - 2027
Welcome to Early Years
Early Years Staff
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Mrs Hardisty Willow Class Teacher |
Mrs Thomson Oak Class Teacher |
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Mrs Jermin Teachign Assistant Mon - Wed |
Miss James Teaching Assistant Thurs - Fri |
Mrss Rigby Teaching Assistant Mon - Fri |
-Reception Baseline Assessment Information for Parents 'Click Here'
Please check Tapestry regularly for daily / weekly learning updates, links to fun games / resources and weekly home learning challenges.
Personal, social and emotional development (PSED) is one of the three prime areas for learning and development as stated in the statutory framework for the early years foundation stage. The three prime areas are important as they form the foundations for all further learning and development.
We strive to create supportive and warm relationships to enable staff to support children with managing their emotions and developing a positive sense of self. Teachers and Teaching Assistants also support EYFS children with setting their own simple goals and encouraging them to have confidence in their own abilities. Children are encouraged to persist when activities are challenging and to develop the patience needed in order to wait for what they want.
Through PSED we teach children to gain an understanding of how to keep their bodies healthy, including healthy eating, and to help support them with managing their personal needs so that they can do this independently over time.
Friendships with other children form another important aspect of PSED. Children are supported with their interactions with their peers and provided with the skills that they need in order to resolve conflicts effectively.
Children learn about themselves and Children take part in weekly PSED sessions. We use a scheme called My Happy Mind which focusing on creating positive well-being. My Happy Mind is taught across five modules: Meet Your Brain, Celebrate, Appreciate, Relate and Engage.
Meet Your Brain Module:
Understanding how your brain works and how to ensure we look after it so that we can manage our emotions and be at our best. Growth mindset is a key part of this too.
Celebrate Module:
Understanding your unique character strengths and learning to celebrate them. This is a fantastic module for building self esteem.
Appreciate Module:
Understanding why gratitude matters and how you can develop gratitude as a habit. Gratitude is key to wellbeing and resilience and we’re all about making it a habit!
Relate Module:
Understanding why positive relationships matter and how to build them. We’re focussed on the building blocks of good relationships and friendships.
Engage Module:
Understanding how to set meaningful goals that matter and how to stay resilient in times of challenge. This module is all about building self-esteem and resilience too.
EYFS PSHE links with the National Curriculum 'Click Here'.
Forest School
Forest school is a great way for children to explore and learn about the world around them.
Forest School will take place every Tuesday and Friday for both Willow and Oak Class linked to our topic work.
Can all children please wear their school polo shirt and school jumper / cardigan with joggers or leggings (no shorts or skirts due to health and safety). Please ensure your child has a warm coat and a pair of wellies which can be left in school.
Songs we enjoy in Reception: