EYFS (Early Years Foundation Stage)

Starting school at Ivy Chimneys (The Early Years Foundation Stage; Reception Year) 

At Ivy Chimneys Primary School, we believe that the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) is crucial in securing the essential building blocks that children need to make a great and purposeful start to their school career. We believe that it is important that children are valued as individuals and we are passionate about helping children achieve their full, unique potentials. 

‘Children in the Reception classes are immersed in learning.

Adults know the children extremely well. They take every opportunity to talk with children, read to children and ask them questions about what they are learning. 

This means they start Year 1 as confident, independent and articulate children ready to face their new challenges.’

-Ofsted Report, 2022