Foundation stage

Churchfield C of E (C) Nursery and Reception are an integral and integrated part of The Foundation Stage of our school. 

Nursery Organisation
Sessions run from 9:10 am until 11:40 am. There is a short break where children will be offered water or milk and some fruit.  Twenty-six places are available. 

Reception Organisation
The Morning session begins at 9:05 am and ends at 11:45 am for lunch. There is a short break during the morning session where children will be provided with milk and fruit.
The afternoon session begins at 1pm and ends at 3:25pm.

Learning in the Foundation Stage
In the Foundation Stage it is through the vehicle of meaningful play that the beginnings of a child's education are established and so it is important to recognise that for children of this age play is their learning tool.
Staff plan activities and experiences that help children to begin to learn the skills and attitudes necessary to be a successful learner. Staff are guided by the Foundation Stage Curriculum and children work towards achieving the Early Learning Goals which provide a progression of skills and learning.  The children are assessed using a ‘profile’ within these Early Learning Goals to ensure specific learning for each child.

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