Welcome to Our Early Years Family! 

We are genuinely thrilled that you are considering our school for your child's very first steps into education. We believe every little one deserves the absolute best possible start in life, and we work hard to ensure your child will not just learn—they will thrive in a supportive, loving environment. We can't wait for your family to become part of our wonderfully close-knit community!

The Heart of Learning: Year R (Ages 4-5)

Our Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) program for Year R provides a vibrant and stimulating introduction to school life, combining strong academic structure with the boundless joy of childhood exploration.

Building Strong Foundations for Success

We are deeply committed to giving your child the essential tools they need. Our days are carefully balanced to include focused, high-quality teaching in the core subjects:

• Literacy Confidence: Through daily, teacher-directed sessions, we use the highly effective Read Write Inc. scheme. This proven approach ensures your child builds a confident, secure foundation in phonics, reading, and writing.

• Maths Mastery: We use the principles of Maths Mastery to teach Numeracy. This moves beyond simple memorization to ensure your child develops a deep, flexible, and secure understanding of mathematical concepts through engaging, hands-on activities.

The Power of Play and Exploration

We know children learn best when they are fully engaged and following their curiosity:

• Learning Through Play: During child-initiated sessions, your child leads the way! This is where learning truly blooms, allowing them to consolidate skills taught in our focus groups or explore their own amazing, creative ideas through play—the highest level of learning.

• The Outdoors is Our Classroom: Your child will have daily access to our fantastic, all-weather outdoor area. It’s much more than just a playground; it’s an extension of the classroom that offers endless opportunities to explore the natural world, encourages physical development, and allows learning to continue seamlessly.

Our Four Cornerstones: Nurturing the Whole Child 

Our entire approach is built on the four core principles of the EYFS, ensuring your child is seen, supported, and celebrated every single day:

1. A Unique Child: We see your child as a resilient, capable, and confident learner from the moment they walk through our doors.

2. Positive Relationships: Children must feel safe and cared for. We nurture strong, positive bonds between adults and children, and among the children themselves.

3. Enabling Environment: We provide a rich, exciting environment—a space that is both secure and challenging—that encourages confident exploration both indoors and out.

4. Learning and Development: We understand children develop at different paces. Our wide range of interests and activities ensures deep engagement that fosters sustained learning.

A Warm, Inclusive Community 

While we are a Church of England School, we want to assure you that all faiths and beliefs are warmly welcomed and fully included in our school family. You absolutely do not have to be Christian to attend!

Our Christian values are woven into the very fabric of our daily practice—values like compassion, respect, and kindness—adding a layer of warmth and structure to everything we do.

• Faith and Learning: We teach Religious Education (RE) as a distinct lesson using the high-quality Southwark Diocese scheme.

• Community Practice: As the year progresses, our children proudly join the rest of the school several times a week for Collective Worship.

• Inclusion in Action: We actively promote inclusion through practices like using diverse books and resources, inviting parents to share family traditions, and creating flexible groups, ensuring every child feels seen and celebrated.

We can't wait to welcome your family and partner with you on this amazing educational journey!

Would you like to book a visit to see our Early Years setting in action or view our full admissions policy?

Find out more about the statutory curriculum for this age group: Early Years Foundation Stage Statutory Framework