EYFS

Welcome to Early Years at Freehold! We can’t wait to meet you. On this page you will find lots of information about our Nursery and Reception classes and some of the things you can do with your child to help them feel ready to start school.

Early Years Foundation Stage Policy

Please read our Early Years policy to understand our ethos and how we meet statutory expectations.

early years foundation stage policy updated november.pdf

Vocabulary progression

Vocabulary is carefully planned for and is an integral part of our curriculum. Progressive vocabulary linked to the seven areas of learning is planned into our curriculum and vocabulary to promote in the continuous provision areas is progressively planned across the EYFS. You will find examples of our vocabulary pyramids for our continuous provision and themes below.

vocabulary 2024 website.pdf

Uniform

Reception children – You can purchase school jumpers from Debonair at Oldham Market or alternatively visit this website and order them online

Debonair School Wear

Nursery children – You come to school in your own clothes, please ensure these are practical and weather appropriate.

Reception

Find out a bit more about what you will be exploring in Reception. There are also some really useful top tips to get you ready for the next step in your learning journey 🙂

Starting Reception

nursery to reception transition mat.pdf

Nursery

Find out a bit more about what you will be exploring in Reception. There are also some really useful top tips to get you ready for the next step in your learning journey 🙂

Starting Nursery

starting nursery mat.pdf

Nursery information for parents

Please click on the button below to see more information for parents with children starting in our Nursery class.

nursery meeting pdf.pdf

Reception information for parents

Please click on the button below to see more information for parents with children starting in our Reception classes.

reception meeting .pdf

The Reception Baseline Assessment

Your child will be assessed at the beginning of the Reception year, within 6 weeks of their start date. This will be completed by the class teacher or a member of staff known to them and will be carried out sensitively, respecting the age and developmental needs of your child. This is a statutory assessment and you will find further information below.

2022 information for parents reception baseline assessment.pdf