EYFS (Recepetion)

Welcome to our Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) at Chilwell Croft Academy.  

Children’s first year at school is crucial in setting the foundations for lifelong learning.   

Our curriculum is exciting, engaging and inclusive, which provides opportunities for all children to become successful, educated individuals.  

Throughout the school day structured phonics, maths and literacy lessons are taught as a whole class as well as in smaller groups.  

Alongside this there are opportunities for children to develop their speaking and listening and creative skills, as well as learning about the world around them.  

Time is prioritised for building the children’s muscles ready for writing via fine and gross motor learning activities.  

At Chilwell Croft Academy, we believe that children learn best through play and via our planning we ensure that all children are given enough time during the day to be able to explore and practise the skills that have been taught.  

Family links are extremely important to us and a vital part of Early Years.  

Throughout the year we will involve parents and carers within their children’s education as much as possible.