The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) applies to children from birth to the end of the Reception year.  At Saint John’s Primary School, children join the Reception class in the year that they turn five.  In partnership with parents and carers we enable the children to begin the process of becoming active learners for life. 

The EYFS is based upon four principles:

• A unique child – developing resilient, capable, confident and self-assured individuals. 
• Positive relationships – supporting the children in becoming strong and independent. 
• Enabling environments – where opportunities and experiences respond to the individual needs of the child by developing a strong partnership between practitioners, parents/carers and the child. 
• Learning and developing – An acknowledgement that children learn in different ways and at different rates

Please be aware that there is an EYFS section in the Curriculum part of our school website - do have a look!

A typical day in Reception will look like this:

8.45- 8:55 – Children arrive to school, independently put their belongings away and join in the focused activities.

8:55-9:00 - Register

9.00-9.20 – English input time on the carpet, focusing on teacher led activity.

9.20-10:00– Children take part in teacher led tasks in small groups. Children are able to self-select activities across the classroom and are also able to free-flow between the indoor and outdoor environments.  We will also have time on bikes, trikes and scooters.

10.20- 10.40 – Tidy up, wash hands and snack time.

10.40-11.00 - Outside playtime.

11:00-11:20 – Maths input time on the carpet, focusing on teacher led activity.

11.20 – 11.50 - Children take part in teacher led tasks in small groups. Children are able to self-select activities across the classroom and are also able to free-flow between the indoor and outdoor environments.

11.50-1.15 – Tidy up, wash hands ready for ‘Lunch Time’, followed by outdoor play

1.15 – 1.45 – Register and Phonics input time on the carpet and at tables,

1.45-2:25 - Children take part in teacher led tasks in small groups. Children are able to self-select activities across the classroom and are also able to free-flow between the indoor and outdoor environments.

2.25-3.05 – Tidy up, independently gather belongings in preparation for ‘home time’ followed by story time

Teacher and Teaching Assistant:

Ms Fiona Griffiths and Mrs Dawid