Early Years

At Sir Martin Frobisher Academy, children are able to join the Reception class from the September in the academic year that they turn five.

Play-based learning is paramount and children direct their own learning from carefully planned opportunities provided by staff. We will enhance play and extend, as needed, to further individual learning. We enable the children to begin the process of becoming active learners by learning through play, providing an enabling environment and outdoor provision. Children are able to make choices to encourage independence, exploration and use creativity. We endeavour to ensure that children learn and develop well and keep healthy and safe. We aim to support children in their learning through teaching and providing a range of experiences through a balance of adult/child activities. We understand that all children are individuals and ensure that routines support children’s learning. We encourage children to gain a broad range of skills and have positive relationships that provide the right foundation for good progress through school and in life.

We aim to create an attractive and stimulating learning environment where children feel motivated, confident, secure, challenged, engaged and think for themselves.

 

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EYFS Framework 2021

Development Matters 2021