Hello all,

 We would like to say a huge thank you to all the parents and carers who joined us for our Harvest Festival Coffee Morning. It was lovely to see so many of you in school, celebrating this special time of year with us.

We are especially grateful for the amazing collection of autumn treasures you brought in – from conkers, acorns, pinecones, to beautifully coloured leaves. The children have absolutely loved exploring and using these natural items in their learning. They've been counting conkers, sorting leaves by size and colour, making autumn-themed art, and even building their own woodland scenes!

While playing outdoors this week, the children have been fascinated by the many spiderwebs appearing in the corners of the playground and garden – a true sign that autumn is here! Their curiosity has inspired our next topic: Spiders!

Next week, we’ll be learning all about these clever little creatures – how they spin webs, where they live, and the important jobs they do in nature,

Have a great weekend!

The Foundation Team 🕸🍁🕷

 As autumn begins to make its presence known, we’ve been noticing the beautiful changes happening all around us — the leaves turning golden, cooler mornings, and plenty of seasonal treasures to explore! We look forward to observing these changes over the next few weeks.

During our adult-directed time this week, the children have been practicing counting in lots of fun ways. We started by counting how many children were in the group, then explored sorting and counting how many boys and girls there were separately before adding them together. This has been a great way to build their early maths skills and understanding of numbers.

We’ve also begun working on name recognition, encouraging the children to start identifying their own names. This can be a tricky skill to develop at first, so it would be really helpful if you could show your child their name written down at home as often as possible — for example, on drawings, lunch boxes, or coat pegs — to help them make a strong connection.

Another key focus has been learning to sit together as a group. While this might seem simple, it’s actually a big developmental milestone for 3- and 4-year-olds. Sitting with others, listening, sharing ideas, and engaging in two-way communication takes a lot of concentration and social awareness. We are so pleased with the progress they are making as they begin to participate more confidently in group activities.

Have a great weekend

Mrs Robinson

 What an amazing week we’ve had! The children have been fully engaged in all our activities, showing such enthusiasm and curiosity in their learning. It’s wonderful to see their social interactions developing so beautifully — it really feels like we already have a very established and supportive learning environment.

Today, the sun is shining, so we’ve been making the most of the glorious weather by spending lots of time outside, soaking up the last of the summer sunshine.

Wishing everyone a lovely weekend!

WELCOME

 WELCOME

 A Wonderful Start to Our Nursery Year! 

What a fantastic start we’ve had in nursery this week! The children have settled in so well and it has been an absolute joy to see so many happy, curious faces exploring their new environment.

Starting nursery is such a big milestone – for both children and parents – and we understand how emotional it can feel to leave your little one for the very first time. Please rest assured that we are here to support both you and your child through this transition. If your child does become upset, we will do everything we can to comfort and reassure them.

We know that every child is different, and settling in can take time. If your little one is finding it particularly tricky, we will always contact you and work together to adjust their hours until they feel confident and secure in nursery.

This week, the children have been busy exploring all the exciting areas of our setting, from our  cosy book nook to the outdoor play space. They’ve enjoyed a variety of hands-on experiences designed to spark curiosity and build confidence – from messy play and sensory activities to role-play and construction.

To give you a little peek into their adventures, we’ve added some photographs to the blog. 

 Thank you for trusting us to be part of your child’s early learning journey – we’re excited to share this special year with you and your family.

The holiday is here.

 Our final week of the year and we are all ready to sleep. We would like to thank you all for the wonderful gifts, we appreciate your kindness and we wish you all a safe and happy Summer break.

 End of Term Reflections in EYFS

As we approach the end of the term, there's a real sense of excitement and anticipation in the air. Although the holidays are just around the corner, learning is still happening all around us! Our children continue to explore, question, and discover right up to the very end—and it's been a joy to watch.

This time of year naturally brings a moment for reflection. Both children and adults are getting ready for a well-earned break, and as we pause to look back, we’re so pleased with everything our children have achieved. The progress they've made—socially, emotionally, and academically—has been incredible. Each child has grown in confidence and independence, and we couldn't be more impressed.

As we prepare for the transition to a new school year, it’s lovely to see how ready our children are for their next chapter. For our Reception children, this means moving into a new classroom—an exciting step filled with new opportunities. While we’ll miss seeing their familiar faces every day, we know they are more than ready for what lies ahead.

We wish all our families a happy and restful break. Thank you for being part of such a special year!

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 Moving into Reception – A Seamless Journey in Our EYFS Unit 

As the academic year progresses, one of the most exciting milestones for our children is the move from Nursery into Reception. At many settings, this can be a big change—but here in our EYFS unit, it’s a smooth and natural transition, and we absolutely love that!

Because we work as a unit, our children are already familiar with the environment, staff, routines, and expectations. There’s no “big leap” to worry about—just steady, confident steps forward in a space that already feels like home.

Children moving into Reception continue to learn and grow alongside familiar faces, supported by practitioners who know them well. Relationships have been built, trust is already established, and the continuity means children can hit the ground running—ready to take on new challenges and experiences with excitement, not anxiety.

We’re already seeing how this seamless move is supporting children’s wellbeing and learning. They are settled, engaged, and thriving. Their confidence shines through in how they approach new activities, take on more responsibility, and build on the strong foundations laid in Nursery.

It’s such a joy to witness this next stage of their journey unfold with such ease. We’re incredibly pleased and grateful that our unit approach gives them the best possible start.

Here’s to a fantastic year ahead in Reception! 

FUN FUN FUN

 

 Sports Day Fun and More!

What a joyful week it has been in EYFS! Despite the hot weather, our Sports Day was a fantastic success. The children showed amazing energy, teamwork, and determination throughout all the events. We were so pleased with their enthusiasm and perseverance, and it was lovely to see so many smiles and cheers from everyone involved. A huge thank you to all the parents and carers who came along to support – your encouragement meant the world!

In other exciting news, our tadpoles have now officially become frogs! After lots of careful observation and care, we released them back into the pond where they can continue their journey. It has been such a magical experience watching this transformation, and it has sparked so much curiosity and wonder in the children.

A special thank you goes to Charlie’s mummy for bringing in a chick for us to meet – the children were absolutely fascinated! This hands-on experience has really brought our learning about life cycles to life. Next week, we’ll continue exploring the life cycles of other animals – we can’t wait to see where this discovery takes us next.

Just a quick note: I will be away next week until Friday as I’m going on the Year 6 school journey. But don’t worry – you’ll all be in very capable hands while I’m away.

Have a wonderful week!

BUZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ

 Hello all,

 🐝 We Found a Bee Nest in Our Garden! 🐝

This week in Foundation, something very exciting happened… we discovered an underground bees' nest in our school garden! 

While we were outside exploring, someone spotted little bees flying in and out of a small hole in the ground. At first, we thought it might be ants or wasps—but then we looked a bit closer and saw they were bees! They were busy buzzing around, collecting pollen and going back into their secret underground home. 🕳️🌸

We were so curious that we decided to start learning all about bees. Here are some of the amazing facts we’ve already discovered:

 Bees live in nests or hives, and some even live underground!
 They love flowers because they collect nectar and pollen to make honey.
 Bees are super important because they help plants grow by spreading pollen.

We were very careful not to disturb the bees. We learned it’s best to watch them from a safe distance so we don’t scare them—and they don’t feel like they need to sting! 

Next week, we’re going to keep learning even more facts about bees. 

Do you know any fun facts about bees? Let us know! 

Have a good weekend

Mrs Robinson

FROGS

 Welcome Back!

We hope you all had a wonderful half-term break and are feeling refreshed and ready for the exciting final term in Nursery!

We’re starting the term with some very special new arrivals – frogspawn! The children are already fascinated and we’ll be observing the life cycle of a frog together over the coming weeks. This hands-on experience offers a brilliant opportunity for learning about nature, change, and care for living things.

As we head into our last term, we have lots of exciting activities planned – from outdoor exploration and creative projects, to preparing for the transition to Reception. It’s going to be a fun-filled and memorable few weeks!

Thank you for your continued support – we can’t wait to share this final part of the Nursery journey with you and your children.

Warm wishes,
The Nursery Team

 Hopping Into Learning: Exploring the Frog Life Cycle at Nursery!

This week, our little learners have begun a ribbiting new journey — we're diving into the fascinating world of frogs! 🐸✨

In Foundation, we believe that learning through nature is one of the most magical ways for children to grow their curiosity and understanding of the world. That’s why we’re so excited to start exploring the frog life cycle together.

We  started with reading picture books that encouraged discussion and prediction. The children loved seeing how a tiny jelly-like egg can grow into a tadpole, then slowly sprout legs and transform into a hopping frog! We used puppets and simple diagrams to help bring the life cycle to life — egg, tadpole, froglet, frog!

After the holidays we are hoping to get some frog spawn so that the children can experience the cycle first hand.

We are very sad to see the swimming pool leave us this week. I would really appreciate some feedback of your thought about the experiences the children have had over the past four weeks. Please email your responses to me. Your opinions are a valuable part of our future plans.

Have an amazing holiday.

Mrs Robinson:)

 I am so sorry I haven't been seen a lot this week as I have been supporting the older children during SATs. Miss Naddy has been in the unit and doing an amazing job in my absence. I have been in the settings in the afternoons so I have caught up with all the amazing learning that has taken place.

Swimming has been the highlight for the last few weeks and I can honestly say in all of my career the most rewarding educational activity I have ever been part of. The children have grown in confidence throughout the weeks and we are all so pleased that it has provided them with essential life saving skills.

The mobile pool is more than just a place to swim—it’s a space where children are seen, supported, and celebrated. It exemplifies the school’s commitment to meeting each child where they are, and providing the resources they need to grow, develop, and enjoy their time at school.

We have already booked next years slot and we look forward to its return.

 

VE Day Celebrations at Nursery

This week, we joined the whole school in a wonderful celebration of VE Day, and what a special day it was! The sun was shining as we all gathered on the school field for a cheerful picnic, and the atmosphere was full of joy and community spirit.

The whole school looked fantastic dressed in red, white, and blue, proudly showing off the colours of the Union Jack. They beamed with excitement as they sat alongside their friends, enjoying tasty treats while classic wartime tunes played in the background.

To add to the fun, we even had some very royal visitors—our own cuddly corgi and King Charles made an appearance, much to the delight of the children!

It was a lovely opportunity to come together, reflect on a significant moment in history, and enjoy a sense of togetherness across the whole school. Thank you to all our families for helping the children come dressed for the occasion and making the day so memorable.