Welcome to Early Years
 

Miss Zych teaches the Bumblebee Class

Mrs Brown teaches the Ladybird Class

Early Years education focuses on seven areas of learning.

The prime areas of learning are...
CL         communication and language
PD         physical development
PSED    personal social and emotional development

The specific areas of learning are...
L        literacy
M       mathematics
EAD   expressive arts and design
UW    understanding the world

There are 4 key principles that underpin our practice in the Early Year classes at St Matthew's.

A Unique Child: We recognise that all children are different. We identify and celebrate their strengths and support their areas for development.

Positive Relationships: Our pupils interact well with each other and with the adults in the school.          We encourage parents to be involved with their child's education.

Enabling Environments: Our indoor and outdoor areas encourage exploration, investigation and independent learning. Our displays and resources are well maintained and reflect current learning.

Learning and Development: Pupils achieve well and make good progress from their starting points. Learning is playful, practical and purposeful and builds upon prior attainment. Our children enjoy coming to school.