Every child deserves the best possible start in life and the support that enables them to fulfil their potential. Children develop quickly in the early years and a child’s experiences between birth and age five have a major impact on their future life chances. A secure, safe and happy childhood is important in its own right. Good parenting and high-quality early learning together provide the foundation children need to make the most of their abilities and talents as they grow up. Statutory Framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage (2017)

 

We provide:

• quality and consistency so that every child makes good progress and no child gets left behind;

• a secure foundation through learning and development opportunities which are planned around the needs and interests of each individual child and are assessed and reviewed regularly;

• partnership working between practitioners, parents and/or carers and other members of staff.

• equality of opportunity and anti-discriminatory practice, ensuring that every child is included and supported.

Induction

All children will join Chestnut class in the Autumn Term after their 4th birthday. The children are offered a short induction period in the summer term before they start school. Children are invited into school for one-hour play sessions over a number of days. During this induction period, children are given a ‘taster’ of what school is like and get to know each other and their teachers. The EYFS teacher and Co-Headteachers also hold an induction meeting with parents during this period to help with transition. Most of the children starting at our school have experienced a pre-school setting.

Induction Dates for New Intake August 2026:

Parent meeting of new intake Monday 15th June 2026

Monday 29th June 2026- afternoon

Tuesday 30th June 2026- afternoon

Wednesday 1st July 2026- afternoon