Welcome to Early Years at Silver Birch Primary School

At Silver Birch Primary School, our children are at the heart of everything we do. Our Early Years provision is a nurturing, inspiring and engaging environment where children feel safe, happy, valued and excited to learn. We welcome children from 2 years old and support them throughout their Early Years journey, helping them to develop the skills, confidence and curiosity needed for future success.

We believe that every child deserves the very best start in life. Through a balance of carefully planned learning experiences, purposeful play and high-quality interactions, we provide opportunities for children to explore, discover and thrive in an environment that celebrates individuality and achievement.

What is the Early Years Foundation Stage?

The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) is the statutory framework that sets the standards for learning, development and care for children from birth to five years old. It ensures that children learn and develop well whilst being kept healthy, safe and supported.

The EYFS framework is designed to provide children with the knowledge, skills and experiences they need to prepare them for the next stage of their education. It places a strong emphasis on developing children's communication, language, personal development and independence through meaningful experiences and high-quality teaching.

Our Early Years Curriculum

Within our Early Years provision, we provide a broad, balanced and ambitious curriculum that inspires children to become confident, resilient and independent learners.

A key focus is placed on developing children's:

• Communication and Language
• Personal, Social and Emotional Development
• Physical Development

These prime areas provide the foundations for learning and support children's success across all aspects of development.

Children also develop their knowledge and skills through the specific areas of learning:

• Literacy
• Mathematics
• Understanding the World
• Expressive Arts and Design

Our curriculum is designed to spark curiosity, encourage exploration and develop a love of learning from the very start of each child's educational journey.

How Will My Child Learn?

At Silver Birch Primary School, we recognise that children learn best through play, exploration and active engagement. Our indoor and outdoor learning environments are carefully designed to provide rich opportunities for children to investigate, create, problem-solve and collaborate.

Our experienced Early Years staff support and extend learning through high-quality interactions, helping children to develop language, vocabulary, confidence and independence.

Learning is guided by the three Characteristics of Effective Teaching and Learning:

• Playing and Exploring
• Active Learning
• Creating and Thinking Critically
• Language-Rich Learning
• Outdoor Learning

Working in Partnership with Families

We recognise that parents and carers are a child's first and most important educators. Strong relationships between home and school help children flourish, and we value the partnerships we build with families throughout their Early Years journey.

By working together, we can ensure that every child at Silver Birch Primary School receives the very best start to their education and develops the confidence, skills and enthusiasm to become a lifelong learner.