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Early Years – Nursery & Reception
Nursery & Reception
In the Early Years at South Gosforth, we aim for our children to be happy, excited and motivated to learn through rich and challenging learning experiences; opportunities to explore and take risks, and first-hand experiences.
We have high ambitions for all our children and recognise that children have different starting points to their learning. We plan according to children’s stage of development so all can thrive and develop. We aim for children to be well-rounded individuals who are independent, resilient, and confident in themselves and with others.
Our Curriculum Intent and Key Drivers at South Gosforth First School are:
What type of people we are.
How we learn about the world and all of the people who live in it.
How we use our imaginations.
How we make ourselves better every day.
Nursery and Reception Curriculum Intent:
- To enable our pupils to reach the Early Learning Goals at the end of their Reception year.
- To provide a curriculum that encourages independent, happy learners and develops children’s knowledge, skills and understanding.
- To create stimulating indoor and outdoor environments which support learning.
- To create opportunities for children to communicate more easily through developing language and communication skills.
- To support children’s wellbeing and involvement to ensure children can fully access the curriculum.
The EYFS is based upon four overarching principles:
- Every child is a unique child, who is constantly learning and can be resilient, capable, confident and self-assured;
- Children learn to be strong and independent through positive relationships;
- Children learn and develop well in enabling environments, in which their experiences respond to their individual needs and there is a strong partnership between Early Years staff and parents/carers;
- Learning and Development; children develop and learn in different ways and at different rates.
EYFS Framework
The curriculum is centred around children’s interests with a balance of child-initiated and adult-led learning. Children work and play independently, with a strong emphasis on choice and being able to sustain concentration on projects, as well as joining a variety of focused adult-led activities.
The EYFS framework explains how and what children will be learning to support their healthy development and provide the foundation children need to make the most of their abilities and talents as they grow up.
The EYFS specifies requirements for learning and development and for safeguarding children and promoting their welfare. Children will learn skills, acquire new knowledge and demonstrate their understanding through 7 areas of learning and development.
Children should mostly develop the 3 prime areas first. These are:
Communication and Language
Physical Development
Personal, Social and Emotional Development
These prime areas are those most essential for a child’s healthy development and future learning. As children grow, the prime areas will help them to develop skills in 4 specific areas. These are:
Literacy
Mathematics
Understanding the World
Expressive Arts and Design
Early Years at South Gosforth
From first steps in Nursery to the exciting start of Reception, we create a warm, playful, and inspiring environment where every child can grow and thrive.
Get in touch
Want to speak to someone about Nursery or Reception here at SGFS? We are always happy to help Email: admin@sgfs.uk Call: 0191 285 3453
Alnmouth Drive, South Gosforth, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE3 1YF
Monday to Friday (Term Time Only): 7.45am – 6.00pm (Please note that this includes wraparound care sessions) 0191 2853453
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