EYFS

In Foundation at St Richard’s we ignite a passion for learning & lead curious minds through purposeful and engaging learning opportunities. Our Foundation Unit is a hub of excitement & wonder, reflecting the needs & interests of our children. We encompass our daily lessons of phonics, maths and talk for writing with opportunities to explore & develop independence, curiosity & resilience. We pride ourselves in providing a nurturing, well-balanced & inclusive curriculum that provides our children with the best possible start in their most important years.

The Child

We understand the needs of our children upon entry and tailor learning to their specific needs.

We celebrate the unique child, their families and cultures.

Learning is carefully sequenced through a progressive curriculum enhanced by the children’s needs and interests.

We use a holistic approach that allows children to explore and learn creatively, at their own pace.

The Environment

The Role of the Adult

The most valuable resource in the classroom is our adults

Learning is supported through a balance of child-led, supported play and adult directed tasks. Adults foster nurturing relationships through family groups and have an in-depth knowledge of our children

We value indoor and outdoor learning EQUALLY.

Our learning space creates awe and wonder, leading to quality learning experiences.

The environment is language rich to help our pupils develop their vocabulary and communication skills

The classroom is influenced by our children, their work and enhancements are used to facilitate quality learning.