Early Years (Nursery and Reception)

Welcome to Early Years- Reception and Nursery

At Two Gates, every child is recognised as a unique individual and we celebrate and welcome differences within our school community. The ability to learn is underpinned by the teaching of language, basic skills, knowledge, concepts and values. We constantly provide enhancement opportunities to engage learning and believe that childhood should be a happy, investigative and enquiring time in young lives, where there are no limits to curiosity and there is a thirst for new experiences and knowledge. We promote positive attitudes to learning which reflect the values and skills needed to promote responsibility for learning and future success.

Throughout their time in the EYFS, children develop a sense of belonging to our school community. They develop the confidence and skills which enable them to make decisions and self-evaluate, make connection and become lifelong learners. Our learning environments both inside and out, are stimulating and exciting; relevant to the needs and age/stage of our children. Natural backing and resources helps to promote a calm atmosphere conducive to learning, whilst easily accessible resources develop children’s ability to access the curriculum independently.

We intend:

To work in partnerships with parents to encourage independent, happy learners who thrive in school and reach their full potential from their various starting points.
To understand and follow children’s interest, provide new and meaningful opportunities which develop their knowledge and skills set, consolidate prior learning, deepening knowledge and ensure that all children meet their next steps throughout our EYFS Curriculum.
To create an indoor and outdoor environment which stimulates children’s imagination, curiosity and creativity.
To prepare children for their next stage in education and to reach the Early Learning Goals at the end of the Foundation Stage, ensuring that all children make at least expected progress from their starting points.
To ensure a smooth and seamless transition from EYFS to KS1.

At Two Gates Primary, children in our Early Years Phase follow the Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum (EYFS). The curriculum is designed to: recognise children’s prior learning, provide first hand learning experiences, allow the children to develop interpersonal skills, build resilience and become creative and critical thinkers.

The Arthur Terry Learning Partnership, a charitable company limited by guarantee, registered in England and Wales.

Registered Office: The Arthur Terry School, Kittoe Road, Four Oaks, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands, B74 4RZ

Tel: 0121 323 1134

CEO Richard Gill CBE NPQH, NLE, FRSA

Company Number 07730920.

The Arthur Terry Learning Partnership is committed to keeping our students safe, both in school and the wider community. As part of our safeguarding arrangements, we have a two-way information sharing agreement in place with the local police authority. The agreement is compliant with Crime & Disorder Act 1998 (s.115) and Data Protection Act 1998(s.29.3; s.35.2.), and focuses on preventing young people from becoming involved or further involved in crime and anti-social behaviour as a victim or offender.

If you have any queries about the partnership policy, please contact Mrs S Bailey, ATLP Safeguarding Lead.

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