Induction
Below, we have put together a list of frequently asked questions for the parents of our new starters. We hope that this answers any questions that you may have but if there are any further questions, you will have the opportunity to discuss these with our staff during your induction meeting.
We look forward to seeing you all in September. Enjoy your summer!
FAQ’s Children Starting in Foundation Stage
Foundation Stage at Brentfield Primary School
At Brentfield Primary School, we believe the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) plays a key role in laying secure foundations for children’s future learning and development.
Welcome to our Nursery
In Rainbow class, we believe that there is no one way to achieve the very best for young children. A close partnership with parents and a range of teaching strategies are the keys for a successful emotional, social and academic future. Early education is about every aspect of a child’s development. It is about more than imparting knowledge. It is about providing a wide range of experiences and opportunities so that every area of development receives attention.
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Play provides the natural, imaginative and motivating contexts for children to learn about themselves, one another and the world around them. A single moment of sustained play can afford children many developmental experiences at once, covering multiple areas of learning and reinforcing the characteristics of effective learning.
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We use development matters to support children’s learning and development and as a guidance to assess them at the age related expectations.
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We work very closely with parents and carers and your child and we encourage current and prospective parents to come and visit our Nursery throughout the year. If you would like to come and visit us, please contact us via the school office on 0208 965 5326. |
Welcome to our Reception Classes The final year of the EYFS is the reception year. All children will come to Reception armed with previous learning and experiences. We value and build on these, ensuring that parents, carers, support staff and the early years practitioners work together effectively to support children’s learning and development throughout their time in Reception.
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It is children’s right to grow up safe and healthy, and to have the opportunity to make a positive contribution to their school community, enjoying the sense of achievement that will come with every school day.
At Brentfield we:
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We aim to create an attractive, welcoming and stimulating learning environment, which will encourage children to explore, investigate and learn through first-hand experience. We also aim to make it a place where children feel secure and confident, and are challenged to develop their independence. In addition to open-ended resources children can use to direct their own learning, there are planned activities both inside and outside. The learning environment is divided into different areas. |
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Your child will have access to:
These are carefully arranged to give children a choice of quieter areas and more active areas within the learning environment. |
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Children are encouraged to become independent learners and take ownership of their learning by exploring their own questions and interests.
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We aim that, throughout their time in our reception classes, our children will become confident individuals and develop a thirst for knowledge that will form a solid foundation for their on-going learning journey as they progress through our school. We encourage prospective parents to come and see us so if you would like to arrange a visit, please contact us via the school office on 0208 965 5326. |