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!

Mrs Robinson

 What a wonderful week we've had in Nursery!

This week our focus has been on settling into our daily routines and learning our school rules. The children have done a fantastic job getting to know the Nursery environment and are becoming more confident and independent each day.

We were also excited to meet some of our specialist teachers. The children enjoyed meeting Mr Mills, our PE teacher, and Mrs Lawrence, our music teacher. 

This week we have been enjoying lots of nursery rhymes together. Singing and music making activities have helped the children build confidence, join in with actions, and have lots of fun together.

We are so proud of how well the children are settling into Nursery and can't wait for another exciting week of learning together!

Have a lovely weekend!

Mrs Robinson

WELCOME

   WELCOME

What a fantastic start we have had in nursery this week. The children have settled well and have enjoyed all the new experiences on offer in the setting. I hope it has not been too stressful for you all as I know how it feels to leave your child for the first time. Please be reassured that if your child is upset we will endeavour to sort it and comfort them. We will also contact you if they do not settle as we are happy for you to adjust their hours until they do.

Please can you make sure that jumpers and lunch boxes are clearly labelled with your child's name, as all the children wear the same jumpers and are not always the best at looking after their belongings at this age.

Mrs Robinson

 Wow, we have reached the end and we are always sad to say goodbye. We hope you all have an amazing Summer and we look forward to new beginnings. 

Thanks for all the wonderful presents we shall eat, drink and spend.

From all the Foundation team.

  This week, we made the most of the beautiful weather by spending lots of time learning and playing outdoors. The children had a wonderful time exploring, creating and working together in our outdoor environment.

It was lovely to see their imaginations flourish as they mixed and created magical potions using natural materials. In the mud kitchen, the children enjoyed cooking up delicious pretend meals, sharing ideas and taking turns as they played together. They also worked collaboratively to design and build exciting obstacle courses, thinking carefully about how to make them fun and challenging for their friends.

The tree swing was a firm favourite this week, providing plenty of laughter and excitement, while climbing trees helped the children develop their confidence, balance and coordination. The sand pit was another busy area, where children dug, built and created together, developing their fine motor skills and problem-solving abilities.

Outdoor play offers so many valuable learning opportunities, most importantly, it gives children the freedom to investigate, take appropriate risks, build resilience and grow in confidence while having lots of fun.

This week, we also focused on the story of The Three Billy Goats Gruff. The children thoroughly enjoyed listening to and retelling the story in a variety of ways. Inspired by the tale, they worked together to design a bridge for the goats to cross the river, carefully thinking about how to make it strong and sturdy. They used small-world figures to act out the story, helping to develop their storytelling skills, language and understanding of story sequence. The children also created posters based on the story. These activities encouraged teamwork, problem-solving, imaginative play and early literacy skills while bringing the story to life.

We also loved using our new dance area this week. It was wonderful to see the children confidently expressing themselves through movement as they explored a variety of dance styles.

Have a great weekend! 

Keeping Cool in the Summer Sunshine!

This week we have been making the most of the lovely weather while ensuring everyone stays safe and comfortable in the summer heat.

To help us keep cool, we had lots of fun playing with the hose pipe and water sprays, which provided plenty of refreshing opportunities for water play and lots of smiles! The children loved running through the gentle sprays and cooling off together.

We also enjoyed taking our shoes off and feeling the cool grass beneath our feet, giving the children a wonderful sensory experience while helping them stay comfortable in the warm weather.

During the hottest part of the day, we moved our activities indoors where it was much cooler. The children continued their learning through a range of engaging activities, including creative play, construction, stories, and small world play, ensuring they could enjoy their day while staying safe from the strongest sunshine.

Alongside these activities, we encouraged the children to drink plenty of water throughout the day and take regular breaks in the shade whenever we were outside.

We are so proud of how well the children have adapted to the warm weather while continuing to explore, play, and learn together. Thank you for supporting us by sending children in with sun hats, appropriate clothing, and ensuring sun cream is applied before nursery each morning.

As we head towards the end of another wonderful school year, there's a real buzz of excitement around Foundation! With only a few more weeks to go until the summer holidays, our classrooms are still full of laughter, curiosity, and lots of fantastic learning. The children continue to amaze us every day with their enthusiasm, creativity, and eagerness to explore the world around them.

This time of year is always a lovely opportunity to reflect on just how much the children have grown. Looking back to the start of the year, it's incredible to see the progress they have made. They have become more confident, independent, resilient, and kind, and we are so proud of each and every one of them. It has been a privilege to watch their personalities shine and to celebrate all of their achievements, both big and small.

One of the things we feel especially lucky about in Foundation is that we don't have to say goodbye just yet! Unlike many other year groups, our children remain within the Foundation Stage, so there isn't the same transition to a completely new environment. Instead, we can enjoy these last few weeks together, making special memories, celebrating all they have achieved, and looking forward to seeing their familiar smiling faces continue to flourish.

Thank you, as always, for your ongoing support and for being such an important part of our Foundation family. We hope you all enjoy a wonderful, relaxing summer break when it arrives, and we look forward to making the most of these final few weeks together.

Have a great weekend!

Mrs Robinson

HOT HOT HOT

 We could not believe it when we came to school on Tuesday and discovered that all the pegs had vanished from the wall and all the chairs were missing. We had to call the police!

Luckily, they came and helped us look for clues to solve the mystery. We found colourful bird feathers, food wrappers, shiny objects, cups and balloons on the pirate ship outside.

We came to the conclusion that the pirates had held a party on the ship and, because it was a stormy night, they had hidden in the outdoor classroom and perhaps played musical chairs. Mr Mills later read the poster about the missing chairs and found them there!

The children wrote letters, counted the missing chairs and predicted which items would fit through a small window. There was lots of excitement and many amazing ideas shared throughout the week.

Storytelling and imaginative play are a vital part of learning in the Early Years. Through engaging mysteries and exciting adventures, children develop their communication and language skills, creativity, problem-solving abilities and confidence.

  Sports Day Fun and More!

What a joyful week it has been in EYFS! the weather was perfect for our Sports Day and it 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!

HUGE REMINDER

PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE can you check your child's cardigans at home. We have  14  unclaimed cardigans that have no names in and have many that are missing that do have names in. These cardigans are not in school and must have gone home by mistake by other children. ALL CLOTHING SHOULD HAVE CLEAR LABELS IN THEM. A BIRO WILL NOT LAST AND WASHES OUT. From September please make sure that everything is labelled. We can not take responsibility for clothing with no names.

Have a good weekend 

LIFE CYCLES

Our Caterpillar Adventure Begins!

This week, the children were very excited to welcome some special new visitors to our classroom – caterpillars! We have begun a fascinating life cycle journey and will be carefully observing how our tiny caterpillars grow and change over the coming weeks before eventually transforming into beautiful butterflies.

The children have already shown great curiosity, asking thoughtful questions and sharing their ideas about what might happen next. This hands-on experience provides a wonderful opportunity to develop their understanding of the natural world, encouraging observation skills, discussion, and a sense of wonder as they witness this amazing process firsthand.

Although the weather has been particularly wet this week, it certainly hasn't stopped our outdoor learning. The children have continued to enjoy exploring and learning outside, making the most of the fresh air and outdoor environment. From investigating puddles and observing the effects of the rain to engaging in imaginative play and physical activities, the children have demonstrated resilience, enthusiasm, and a love of learning regardless of the weather.

We are looking forward to sharing updates on our caterpillars' progress and watching this incredible transformation together!