EYFS

THE BEGINNING OF AN EDUCATIONAL ADVENTURE

Train up a child in the way he should go; even when he is old he will not depart from it.

Proverbs 22:6

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Blessed Robert Widmerpool Foundation Stage Unit:

  • values a broad, rich, play-based curriculum in which children can develop their communication skills, confidence, curiosity and resourcefulness within an experiential setting that builds on and extends what they know already.
  •  is a place where nature and the outdoors is valued highly and is integral to children’s everyday experience as a way of nurturing their well-being and giving them the space in which to explore, develop physically and learn.
  • is a place where children are expected to be kind, respectful and loving towards all others and know that this is how they and their families will be treated too.
  • supports children to know Jesus, to reflect on His teaching and to make it part of their own lives.
  • gives children a strong foundation on which to build their future academic learning.

Further Information:

Foundation Stage Unit Policy 2023:  BRW EYFS Policy 2023 24

BRW Foundation Stage Curriculum Overview:  FS Curriculum Overview Grid 2022

BRW Foundation Stage Knowledge, Skills and Progression Document: FS KSP Grid 2022 23docx

EYFS Curriculum Guidance: 6.7534 DfE Development Matters Report And Illustrations Web 2

BRW FS Unit Booklet for New Parents:

Miss Chapman, Miss Matthews , Mrs Hudson and all of the staff in the Foundation Stage offer a very warm welcome to our new children starting this term, and, of course, a warm welcome back to our existing children. 

This year our annual theme will focus on: Stewards of the Earth; Guardians of God’s Gift, as well as continuing with the BRW Sprit Strong we have  embraced over the past few years

 Our Topic this term is, ‘Who lives in this Castle?’

 

We will be sharing traditional stories which include castles and finding out the answer to this question.  We will also be visiting our  very own, local castle of Nottingham—yipes—look out for the Sheriff!

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As always, our Come and See topics will be woven tightly into every area of learning as children learn to recognise the stories of the Epiphany, of Mary and Joseph taking Jesus to the temple, Jesus with the children and, of course, Good Friday and Easter Sunday as religious stories they know and love. They will also find out more about how the Parish gathers in the church to celebrate together.

All children will also improve their core strength and co-ordination by taking part in Drum Fit sessions and yoga with Mrs Bathgate. They will also learn how to look after their bodies when feeling poorly and how people change as they grow up. This is underpinned by the religious understanding that growing up is part of God’s plan for our lives, and that we are loved by Him at every life stage.  (Relationship and Health)