Children’s journey in EYFS at Handsworth begins with home visits and a staggered start to ensure all children develop secure attachments and feel comfortable and happy in our setting. Our home visits establish strong links with parents and the local community, creating positive outcomes for our children.

In Reception, we work mostly in continuous provision. This means children self-select activities from a range of resources in our space to develop independence and a sense of ownership of their work. Our provision covers all areas of the EYFS curriculum, so children get a well-rounded experience. We also learn through whole carpet sessions and group work.

Phonics will be taught as a whole class carpet session initially and then streamed into groups later in the year. Writing is taught in small groups, and reading sessions will take place 1:1 with your child and an adult to give children quality and enriching interaction time with practitioners.

In EYFS, playing outdoors is an important part of our learning, and children can play inside or outside at any point in the day. This develops many skills but is key for physical development.