Easby Class 2022 - 2023
Mrs Strawbridge
Miss Strawbridge
WELCOME TO THE EASBY NURSERY!
Teacher: Miss Strawbridge
Teaching Assistants: Mrs Gittings, Miss Feeney, and Miss Wray
Nursery at St. Albans
Our aim is to create a happy and caring environment that enables children to succeed as unique individuals. We provide a safe and secure surrounding, where the children are stimulated and inspired to develop their love of learning. We have high expectations and aspirations for all our children, with a genuine commitment to ensure that our children get the best possible start to their learning journey.
Our Curriculum
We use Development Matters to support learning in Nursery. Your child will be learning skills, acquiring new knowledge, and demonstrating their understanding through 7 areas of learning and development. Our first priority for children in Nursery are the three Prime areas.
These are:
- Communication and language
- Physical Development
- Personal, Social and Emotional Development
These prime areas are most essential for your child’s healthy development and are the building blocks of all future learning. As your child grows, the prime areas will help them to develop skills in the four specific areas.
These are:
- Literacy
- Mathematics
- Understanding the world
- Expressive arts and design
Children in the EYFS learn by playing and exploring, being active, and through creative and critical thinking which takes place both indoors and outside. The 7 areas of learning as set out by Development Matters are used to plan your child’s learning in school. You can find more information about this on our long-term plan below:
Important information
Clothing/belongings
Please make sure that your child’s belongings are clearly marked with their name so that they can be easily recognised.
Snack time/Water bottles
The snack table is available to children throughout the day. They can enjoy fresh fruit, water, and milk. Children are encouraged to have a drink from their own water bottle – please ensure that this is sent in daily and has your child's name on it.
Physical Development
Physical development is part of our daily routine, however, we do have an allocated time slot in which the children participate in an additional physical educational activity. This takes place every Friday. Please ensure your child comes to school dressed in their PE kit and has the correct coloured top on for their house team.
Class Dojo
Your child’s Learning Journal celebrates their experiences and 'wow' moments. Over time it will tell a story about your child – their learning, friends, and the experiences they enjoy sharing with others. We watch and notice each child at play because it helps us to understand and support their individual well-being and development. We really get to know the children as unique people with special skills, interests, and ideas. The more we understand about your child, the better we can support them in the way that is right for them. Though the journal is mainly added to at school it belongs to you and your child and we think that it is important for them to take the Learning Journal home so that you can share in your child’s learning. You are welcome to add photographs and notes about the things your child does at home, when you tell us about your child a clearer picture unfolds, and together we can plan more effectively to help your child’s learning and development.