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The Foundation
Stage Curriculum
In Reception the children are assessed on entry into school and a
curriculum is planned to take their learning forward, building on their
existing knowledge, and based around the Early Learning Goals of the
‘Foundation Stage’ of the National Curriculum. The Early Learning Goals
are:
Personal, social and
emotional development.
This includes
developing self-confidence, learning to respond to expectations of
behaviour, and knowing the difference between right and wrong.
Communication, language
and literacy. We focus on developing the
ability to talk confidently and clearly and to listen carefully. We
encourage the children to enjoy stories, songs and poems, to recognise
letters and the sounds that correspond to them, and to read and write an
increasing range of familiar words.
Mathematical
development.
We use rhymes songs and games
to develop an understanding of maths. The children learn to count in
various ways, to recognise numbers and order them. They experience
activities involving weighing and other types of measurement, and are
made aware of shapes and space.
Knowledge and
understanding of the world.
This area is
concerned with exploring and finding out about the world, and learning
to ask questions about it. The children find out about past events in
their lives and their families' lives. They will start to find out about
different cultures and beliefs.
Physical development.
We teach the children to move confidently, control their bodies, and use
simple equipment like bean-bags and balls.
Creative development.
The children have the opportunity to make a wide variety of things, to
explore colours and shapes, and to listen to and make their own music.
A separate, more detailed brochure is being developed for the Foundation
Stage. This will be provided in July for parents of children entering
our Reception classes, and will be available on request to any other
Grangetown parent or prospective parent. |
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