Early Years – Curriculum Intent
At Riston Church of England Primary Academy it is our intent that all children will have made good progress since their start point with us and they will have gained the skills needed to give them the best possible start to their early education. We provide an inviting and engaging learning environment to stimulate learners and engage them in developing the three ‘Characteristics of Effective Learning’ as set out within the EYFS. We are committed to nurturing independence and resilience in our children. We aim to provide the children with a secure and confident start to their school life through a high-quality EYFS curriculum that encourages a lifelong love of learning.
We implement this by providing a balance of child initiated and adult led learning opportunities which are fun, challenging and inclusive. We strive to promote a joy of learning and a thirst for knowledge through quality first teaching across all curriculum areas. Children are given opportunities which build their independence and self confidence. We use real life experiences in our teaching and learning to promote and encourage a love of learning and provide opportunities to build on prior learning. A broad and balanced curriculum is available to all children in both indoor and outdoor areas and hosts well planned and organised continuous provision that allows children to learn through their play. We provide many opportunities for children to develop a love of reading. We strive to develop and maintain partnerships with parents to encourage and support their child’s learning at home.
We will follow the updated EYFS framework guidance and will use Development Matters to aid us in assessing the impact of our practice. This will be done by observing the children in their play and learning across all seven areas, scaffolding their achievements. In areas where children are less confident we will intervene by providing support and modelling where required, to ensure that all children receive the best possible start to their education. Evidence of our children’s learning includes observations, work samples, photographs, pupil voice and contributions from parents on Tapestry. Our curriculum meets the needs of all our children including disadvantaged and SEND pupils, time is spent looking at and evaluating how our children are learning. Teamwork with parents is a vital part of this. A partnership is formed through Tapestry where parents are encouraged to also provide observations and information about their child. All of this will be underpinned by the school’s Christian values which are woven through our school family.
- High levels of engagement and motivation demonstrated from children which supports them to become lifelong learners.
- Confident and capable readers who demonstrate a love of reading.
- Children demonstrate the characteristics of effective learning and are well prepared for the next stage in their learning.
- Children feel happy and safe and enjoy coming to school.
- All children access a balanced and challenging curriculum regardless of their background, needs or abilities.
- Children make good progress from their starting points and are ready for their transition into KS1 by the end of July.
- Children are supported by adults that are well trained and passionate about providing the best education for every child.
