Learning in Early Years Foundation Stage
The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) sets the standards that all early years’ providers must meet to ensure that children learn and develop well and are kept healthy and safe.
It promotes teaching and learning to ensure children’s ‘school readiness’ and gives children the broad range of knowledge and skills that provide the right foundation for good future progress through school and life.
The EYFS seeks to provide:
The EYFS specifies requirements for learning and development and for safeguarding children and promoting their welfare.
The learning and development requirements cover:
“Pupils are motivated to learn. They enjoy lessons and they achieve well.”
“Lots of initiatives are in place to encourage pupils’ love of reading.”
“Pupils enjoy being active citizens and getting paid in credits they can spend in the school shop.”
“Leaders have designed the curriculum to develop pupils’ sense of belonging, identity and pride in being from Hull.”
“Pupils are empathetic and show understanding of other pupils’ needs.”
“The school’s offer for pupils’ personal development is exceptional.”
“Pupils are motivated to learn.”
“Pupils love the ‘Thorpepark 50’.”
“Pupils learn about people and places from their local area in all subjects.”
“Pupils know ways to raise their own self-esteem and that of others.”
“Pupil ambassadors check on other pupils’ well-being.”
“Pupils thrive at Thorpepark Academy.”
“Parents work in partnership with leaders and staff.”
“Pupils are exposed to a wide range of high-quality books.”
“The curriculum for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is well designed.”
“Pupils understand how to keep their minds and bodies healthy.”
“Pupils are well prepared for secondary education.”
“There is a truly inclusive ethos.”
“Leaders, including the trust, ensure that pupil, parent and staff well-being is a top priority.”
“Leaders know the pupils, their families and the community very well.”
“Pupils often benefit from bespoke plans which are matched to their needs.”
“Pupils learn the importance of contributing to their community.”
“Leaders have ensured that the teaching of reading is strong.”
“Leaders are committed to and highly skilled in supporting pupils who struggle to manage their own behaviour.”
“Children in the early years get off to a good start.”
“Extra-curricular clubs are carefully chosen to stretch individual pupils’ talents in music, sport and other areas, including sewing.”
“Many parents appreciate the adult learning and volunteering opportunities available to them.”
“Leaders prioritise pupils’ well-being.”
“By the end of key stage 2 pupils have secure knowledge in English and mathematics.”
“Pupil mentors support younger pupils and those new to the school.”
