Welcome to the Early Years Foundation Stage Page! 

At Northlands, we believe a good early education is the foundation and learning to be hard working and ambitious is the key to success. We are committed to encouraging, supporting, and challenging our pupils from their first years at school to ensure they meet their full potential. We make sure our curriculum is fit for purpose and meets the needs of the children; careful consideration is given to ensuring that resources and opportunities available for the children are suitable for their stage of development, encourage independence and provide challenge. We recognise how quickly children of this age develop and closely monitor individual progress so that knowledge and skills can be nurtured; ensuring each child is ‘ready’ for Year One and beyond. (‘The Statutory Framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage.’ DfE March 2014). We work closely with children and their families to recognise specific interests and abilities and support healthy development and learning in a fun and welcoming environment.

The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) applies to children from birth to the end of the Reception Year. At Northlands Primary School and Nursery children can join nursery in the term after their Second birthday and join Reception for a bold start to their education at the beginning of the school year in which they are five. With a generous staffing cover we aim to support children to make the best start possible to their education.

Take a look through each of our classrooms, outdoor learning zones and find out more about the magic of the Reception Year.