Early Years
Welcome to EYFS
Squirrels and Badgers
Welcome to our Early Years page. Here you will find all of the details about our year group that you will need to know, including your child's topics, class trips and class based activities.
Miss Howard Mrs Willingale
Squirrel Class Badger Class
Please provide your child with the following (all named):
- A book bag that includes your child's water bottle and afternoon snack (named)
- A drawstring bag with spare school clothes, spare underwear and spare socks (named)
- A waterproof suit or jacket and trousers (named)
Within the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), there are 7 areas of learning:

Throughout the day, the children engaged with a range of learning opportunities which are stimulating and exciting! There are opportunities for adult-led, adult-initiated and child-led activities.
Exploring Time
Exploring Time is a key part of our day in Early Years, where the children explore their own interests and ideas. During Exploring Time, we focus on the 'Characteristics of Effective Learning'. These are split into three key areas:
- Playing and Exploring
- Active Learning
- Creative and Critical Thinking