EYFS
At St Andrews, we aim to provide motivating, first-hand experiences whilst encouraging children to build resilience, ambition and a lifelong love of learning. We aim to build on the wealth of knowledge and skills children already have when they arrive and actively develop relationships with feeder settings through transition and networking. We recognise that all children are unique, celebrating and welcoming these differences within our school community. We aim to work 3 collaboratively with parents and carers to encourage independent, enthusiastic learners who thrive and reach their full potential. It is our intent that children who enter our EYFS begin their lifelong learning journey by developing physically, verbally, cognitively, and emotionally, whilst also embedding a positive attitude to school to encourage all children to be the very best.
To ensure children make outstanding progress during their time in EYFS, it is our intent to take into consideration their starting points and the needs of all pupils as they begin their learning journey. Every child has access to a broad, balanced and differentiated curriculum which prepares them for now, and for the future, in terms of opportunities and experiences. Strong relationships that allow us to understand the personal interests and individual needs of our children allows us to plan and provide opportunities throughout our EYFS curriculum to support learning and development and achieve their next steps.
We aim to:
- Provide a curriculum that offers children a wide range of opportunities ensuring that we do not expect children to aspire to things they have never encountered. We will work on broadening their experiences providing opportunities to try new things and encouraging them to relish a new challenge
- Provide high expectations encouraging them to develop perseverance and self-belief so that they can problem solve and achieve far more than they expected
- Provide a learning environment that helps children achieve their potential and support those who need additional help in order to maximise their chances of achieving the Early Learning Goals
- Provide children with opportunities to develop their sense of wellbeing and the ability to regulate their feelings so that they feel confident in our community and are equipped with all the tools they need to transition to Year 1 effectively
- Develop the skills and expertise of staff working in EYFS through regular and comprehensive professional development either ‘in house’ or through external providers
