Early Years Foundation (Reception & Nursery)

Intent

In our EYFS classes at Salisbury Manor we intend to ensure all children’s interests and needs are met throughout the curriculum. Our intent is provide a safe secure learning environment for children to grow and develop through play to a high standard.

How do we promote these intentions?

• We can all learn from one another.
• We want children to develop self-confidence: to be proud of who they are and what they achieve. 
• We work closely with parents to help children reach their potential throughout the year, teaching those skills, concepts and values which will serve them well in future life. 
• Whenever possible we provide first-hand experiences which make our curriculum purposeful and relevant.
• We encourage children to form positive relationships with others and to work cooperatively in groups, developing their social skills. 
• We encourage independence by allowing children to make choices and drive much of their own learning in a stimulating and nurturing environment where it is ok to make mistakes along a learning journey. 
• We want our children to feel part of our school community and our wider community and to begin to understand their role in contributing to this. 

Implementation

In EYFS we support children to learn and develop by teaching, encouraging and promoting all aspects of development across the seven areas of learning. These are split into Prime areas and specific areas;

Impact

The impact of our curriculum is measured by assessment procedures which allow us to measure outcomes against all schools nationally. We measure the percentage of pupils achieving a ‘Good level of development’ (GLD) by the end of the Reception year. The impact of our curriculum will also be measured by how effectively it helps our pupils develop into well-rounded individuals who uphold strong positive values and carry the knowledge, skills and attitudes which will make them lifelong learners and valuable future citizens. The children are assessed through focus group activities, phonics and observations through play. We strive for pupils to have all six of our school’s core values embedded by the time they leave Reception. These are: Respect, Ambition, Creativity, Determination, Confidence and Enthusiasm. When children leave Reception, not only are they ready for Year One, but they are well-rounded individuals with positive attitudes towards learning and future life. 

What does our EYFS year look like?

Reception: Each term, children will have a subject focus and theme that correlates with the curriculum and phonics program (Read write Inc.) Children will have 4 core lessons daily including; Phonics, Literacy, mathematics and Wider curriculum. Between these lessons children will have the opportunity to learn through play with child initiated and adult led activities. These are implemented in both the indoor and outdoor learning environments. Children will complete focus groups activities weekly to build on new and previous knowledge.

Nursery:  Each term the children will have a subject focus and theme that correlates with the 3 main areas and checkpoints for 3-4 year olds. These include; communication and language, physical development and personal, social and emotional development. The children take part in small group sessions early maths, early literacy and wider curriculum. The children will focus on phase 1 environmental sounds leading into phonics in summer term to prepare them for reception. Each child is assigned a key person who will assess the children through observations in child initiated and adult led activities in both the indoor and outdoor provision.                                                 

Nursery Admissions

Our Nursery provision is staffed by extremely well qualified practitioners and led by a very experienced EYFS leader who is also on the school’s Senior Leadership Team.

There is no statutory obligation for children to attend Nursery. As a result of this, the admissions process is entirely separate from the Reception admissions process. This means that having a place in our Nursery does not guarantee successful application for a Reception place.

We offer both 15 & 30 hours funded provisions for those families that qualify.

15 Hours Free Provision

We offer 15 hours of free Nursery provision for all 3 and 4 year olds in line with our Admission Policy.

Children entitled to 15 hours provision will attend our Nursery every morning from 8.45am – 11.45am, although there is the option to build up to this over the first few weeks.

We also offer an additional 15 hours paid childcare provision for working parents requiring longer childcare for their child in the afternoons. Children staying for lunch and for the afternoon session (11.45 - 3.30pm) will need to bring a packed lunch. Please see below for information about our Nursery Fees. 

To ensure your child can attend full time and benefit from the additional 15 hours, you have the option to self-fund this opportunity at a rate of £15 per day. Payment is due on a monthly or term basis, providing flexibility for your convenience. Please note, INSET days and Bank holidays are not chargeable.

30 Hours Free Provision

We offer 30 hours of free Nursery provision for all 3 and 4 year olds whose parents are eligible for the relevant funding. You can check your eligibility for funding here: www.gov.uk.

If your child stays at school all day (8.45am - 3.30pm) you can provide a packed lunch or your child can have a hot meal in school for £2.20 a day. 

If you would like to visit our Nursery, please email the school office: info@salisburymanorprimary.org.uk.