Assistant Head EYFS: Mrs J Miller

Nursery Teachers: Mrs J Lynch and Mrs G Roberts

Nursery Team: Mrs J Lynch, Mrs G Roberts, Mrs P Cowdry, Mrs C Sharp, Ms J Scott, Miss R Bruce, Mrs V Gray.

Reception Team: Mrs J Miller, Mrs L Ellero, Mrs C McPherson, Mrs S Anderson, Mrs S Smith. 

Our EYFS Approach

Our-Ashleigh-EYFS-Statement-2022

The curriculum in Nursery and Reception is based on the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS). This provides a framework for realistic and challenging experiences that meet the different needs of all our children.

The Foundation Stage Curriculum is made up of 3 prime areas of learning:

• PSED: Personal, Social and Emotional Development. This area develops social skills, attitude to learning, self–confidence, self-awareness and supports them in managing feelings and behavior. This is also delivered through our PATHS curriculum from Reception onwards.
• C & L: Communication and Language. This area develops skills such as listening and attention, understanding and communicating with others.

PD: Physical Development. This areas teaches children about their bodies, how to be healthy and develop skills such as control, movement, strength and using equipment safely.

There are also 4 specific areas:

• L: This area develops skills in reading and writing, through the teaching of phonics and supporting children to apply these skills in all areas of their learning.
• M: This area develops skills such as counting, addition, subtraction, problem solving, understanding shape and measuring.
• UW: Understanding the World. This area develops a child’s understanding of the environment and their community, the world and technology around them.
• E, A & D: Expressive Arts and Design. This area develops their imagination and the skills of singing, drama, making, painting and using different resources.

Further Information

• Characteristics Of Effective Learning
• Ashleigh Early Years Foundation Stage Handbook