Early Years at Longlands
At Longlands Primary School and Nursery, we believe that a child’s early experiences lay the foundation for lifelong learning, wellbeing and success. Our Nursery and Reception classes offer a nurturing, stimulating and inclusive environment where children feel safe, valued and excited to learn.
We follow the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Framework, which sets the standards for learning, development and care for children from birth to five. Our approach is rooted in play-based learning, with a strong focus on building positive relationships, encouraging curiosity and supporting each child’s unique development.
- EYFS Curriculum Map (97.32KB)
Our EYFS Team
- Mrs Anna Lacle – EYFS Leader and Reception Teacher
- Mrs Ross – Nursery Teacher
- Support Staff – Miss Herbert, Mrs Ray, Mrs Yelogru, Mrs Dawes-Martin and Miss Cann
Our experienced and caring team works closely with children and families to ensure every child gets the best possible start to their education.
A Nurturing and Engaging Environment
Our Early Years setting is busy, fun and full of opportunities for children to explore, play and learn. We offer a wide range of indoor and outdoor resources that support both academic and social development. Children take part in daily activities that build skills in communication, physical development, early literacy and numeracy.
Alongside child-led play, adults lead focused sessions in areas such as phonics and mathematics, helping children develop key foundations for future learning. Activities are carefully planned around children’s interests, ensuring that learning is meaningful, engaging and enjoyable.
Learning Through Play
Play is central to everything we do in the Early Years. It allows children to explore ideas, solve problems, express themselves and build relationships. Our curriculum is designed to support development across the seven areas of learning:
- Communication and Language
- Physical Development
- Personal, Social and Emotional Development
- Literacy
- Mathematics
- Understanding the World
- Expressive Arts and Design
We also follow the Jigsaw PSHE scheme, which supports children’s emotional literacy, social skills and spiritual development. Each half term has a different theme, such as Being Me in My World, Healthy Me and Dreams and Goals, helping children to understand themselves and others.
Recording Progress with Tapestry
We use Tapestry, a secure online learning journal, to record each child’s progress. This includes photographs, observations and assessments, which are shared with parents to celebrate achievements and support learning at home. Tapestry helps us build a rich picture of each child’s development and interests, and continues into Year 1 to support transition.
Further Information
If you have any questions about EYFS or would like to speak to a member of the team, please contact the school office. We are always happy to support you and your child.