Early Years (EYFS)
Nursery & Reception
Curriculum & Framework
The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework covers seven areas of learning and development split into three Prime Areas (Communication & Language / Physical Development / Personal, Social & Emotional Development) that are crucial for building skills, and four Specific Areas (Literacy, Mathematics, Understanding the World, Expressive Arts & Design) that strengthen learning in the prime areas.
These interconnected areas guide how young children learn, play, and develop. Specific areas which are strengthened by prime areas include literacy, mathematics, understanding the world as well as expressive arts and design.
Assessment & Learning Journeys
Every child has a profile. This profile is passed on every year to the child’s next class teacher and when being transferred from one school to the next. The profile contains relevant information for the teachers and school concerned. Various tests are administered throughout the year to monitor pupil’s progress and attainment. However, we are in the process of digitalising the majority of pupil information.
Home Learning / Support
All pupils have a homework diary in which homework details and the date by which it is to be completed are recorded. At the end of each week parents should sign the diary to inform teachers that they have seen the child’s homework. We would like to encourage parents to monitor and sign the diaries and to make any necessary comments. It may also be used as a home-to-school book that provides liaison between parents and the school. Pupils are encouraged to also include personal/notes/dates/reminders etc.
Contacts
St Helena Secondary School
St Helena KS1 School (Halford Primary)
St Helena KS2 School (St Pauls Primary)
Inclusion (Olive Cottage)
+ (290) 24290
+ (290) 24719
+ (290) 24737
+ (290) 24543