EYFS
Welcome to the Early Years Foundation Stage at St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School
The EYFS Team are thrilled to welcome you and your child into our school family. The first year in school is very important as it helps us to settle into school life and routines, make friends and build relationships with staff, learn the foundations needed to build on through the rest of school and join in the Catholic Life of our school.
Please find below information, key documents and useful resources for you and your child.
If you ever have any questions, please feel free to contact us.
The EYFS Team
The class teacher is Mrs Morrell. The other adults who work in class supporting the children are Mrs Kettlewood, Mrs Chalimoniuk and Miss Blair.
The EYFS Curriculum
We have developed a wide and exciting curriculum for the children during the EYFS year, building on the Early Years Reforms and providing the children with a range of hands on and practical learning opportunities to widen their cultural capital. Our curriculum is built around the characteristics of effective learning, playing and exploring, active learning and creative and critical thinking and supports the children’s learning and development across all 7 areas of learning.
EYFS Curricular Goals
The curricular goals below show our aspirations for all children to achieve by the end of the EYFS year.
EYFS Curriculum Overview
Our curriculum overview shows the intended learning across the school year in EYFS.
Welcome to EYFS
Click on the video below to find out about our fabulous EYFS class and see them in action.
Being ready for school
Useful weblinks and top tips from the BBC and Cbeebies:
- Starting School with CBeebies – https://www.bbc.co.uk/cbeebies/curations/starting-school-curation
- CBeebies Ready for School – Join CBeebies as we get ready for School with these exciting school themed episodes! https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p05bvjjt
- https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/collections/starting-primary-school/1
- https://www.bbc.co.uk/cbeebies/grownups/how-to-prepare-your-child-for-primary-school
Useful Links to help prepare your child for school:
- https://www.oxfordowl.co.uk/for-home/starting-school/what-to-expect-on-the-first-day-at-primary-school/
- https://www.oxfordowl.co.uk/for-home/starting-school/starting-primary-school-checklist/
- https://www.oxfordowl.co.uk/for-home/starting-school/activities-to-help-your-child-get-ready-to-learn-at-school/