EYFS
Our Foundation Unit
We have a 60 place Foundation stage unit which is split into 2 classes. The children are able to access both of the classrooms freely, with both sides of the unit being shared by all the children during independent free choice activities. We also have our own Foundation outside area.
The teachers in the Foundation Stage are Mrs Galloway, Mrs Oakes and Mrs James. Have a look at the bottom of this page for some videos of the teachers reading some stories.
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Our Curriculum
Here at Lady Bay, we understand the importance of high-quality provision and teaching within EYFS. We believe that the Early Years is crucial in building solid foundations that pupils can continue to build upon throughout their education. We pride ourselves on working closely with our families and together we provide a nurturing, supportive and caring environment for children starting their primary education in our setting.
The intent of our EYFS Curriculum is to:
- Develop happy, confident and resilient learners that feel valued and secure.
- Encourage a life-long love of learning.
- Appreciate all children are unique and help them become inquisitive, active learners.
- Give children the opportunities to spark their curiosity and their critical thinking skills.
- Create a play-based active curriculum that builds on children's previous learning and understanding.
- Prepare children to achieve the Early Learning Goals.
- Equip our children with the knowledge and skills needed for the next stage of their learning journey.
How we implement this:
- Throughout all of the seven areas, we embed learning and understanding ensuring children make progress consistently across the curriculum.
- We use a variety of diverse/ cultural books to develop a love and enjoyment of reading and as a stimulus for our topics.
- We have a stimulating and challenging learning environment providing children with lots of learning opportunities.
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Please visit our Foundation class page for more information!
- EYFS Framework 2021
- Every Child Matters Key Themes into Practice
- Characteristics of Effective Learning
Starting School in the Foundation Stage
Welcome to Lady Bay Primary School. We are incredibly excited to meet you all. This page is for all of our families who have children starting new to school in Foundation. Below you will find all of our welcome information.
Please click here to see a welcome video from Mr Border along with some video tours of our school and some information about the application process from Mrs Masters in the school office.
I hope you have had the opportunity to explore our school website as it holds lots of information for parents and children and shows what a wonderful curriculum the children experience. Please click here to have a look at our curriculum page.
Recently, we have updated the school ethos and created a set of values which we try to encourage our children to understand and apply in their every day school life. Please click here to find out information about our school ethos.
If you need any further help or information, please do not hesitate to phone the school office on 01159 747 001 or email me at head@ladybay.notts.sch.uk
Welcome Meeting Notes
Foundation Unit Video Tour
Welcome to Foundation
Meet the Foundation Stage Team and find out about starting school at Lady Bay!
Important Information
New Starter Information
School Readiness Parent Information
- Can your child...
- Preparing Your Child For School
- Starting School Checklist
- School Readiness
- Transition Project Menu of Interventions
Please see the video below from the school office explaining all of the information in our new starter information packs. These are usually sent to parents of new children starting school at some point during the summer term. More information about school dinners, free school milk and school uniform can also be found on our website under the Parents tab.
Admission Information from the Office
Mrs Masters explains the important paperwork in our new starter packs.
Staff Stories!
Mrs Oakes reads Not a Stick
Mrs James reads Odd Dog Out
Mrs Galloway reads The Day I Met a Monster