Our Early Years Class

Cold Harbour Primary School is a safe and happy place to learn, work and play and this starts in the Foundation stage.

We provide an engaging and enriching curriculum which responds to children’s needs and interests whilst embedding a positive attitude to school and learning. We work closely with families (including transition, parent meetings, weekly ‘what we have learnt this week’ correspondence on our Class Dojo system) to ensure all children achieve their full potential.

Children are encouraged to become independent, imaginative, confident and emotionally aware.

We plan a stimulating curriculum which values prior learning and gives children a wide range of experiences, whilst providing a firm foundation for Key Stage 1.
The timetable of the day balances adult-led carpet sessions, adult-led focused activities, independent tasks for the children to complete alone and together, and time for child initiated learning through play in our continuous and enhanced provision areas both indoors and out.

Our curriculum is designed to follow the Statutory Framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage and meet the needs and interests of the children who attend Cold Harbour. By the end of the Foundation year children are expected to meet our curriculum goals.