Welcome to EYFS at Widmer End. On this page you will find information about how we organise teaching and learning in the Early Years and see some highlights of what we have been up to.
We have one Reception class at Widmer End with a maximum of 30 children in the class. We work as a unit with our Pre School team, to ensure smooth transitions between each class.
Key workers:
Deborah Stenner
Marie Baatz
Nabila Shaheen
Tamsin Cariven
Mrs Watson - EYFS Lead and Reception Class Teacher
Teaching assistants - Mrs Tye and Mrs Shaheen
In the Early Years Foundation Stage children learn best when they experience learning first hand, through meaningful interactions with others, through physical activity and through play. The Early Years curriculum emphasises three prime areas of learning:
The curriculum breaks down further into four specific areas of learning:
Teaching in Pre School and Reception is organised through a range of approaches and provides a balance of child initiated and adult-led activities: