6CC	6GB	5TM	5CHKK
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2KH Hummingbirds

2HFBL Kingfishers

1/2LP Dragonflies

1NS Owls

1TRCB Robins

Squirrels

Hedgehogs

Amazon: Squirrel and Hedgehog Wish List

Welcome Meeting 2020
Welcome Meeting - Notes for parents

EYFS Term 2 Topic: Let's Celebrate!

EYFS Term 1 Topic: Marvellous Me

Recommended Books for EYFS



At Lethbridge Primary School, our intention is to offer an Early Years that puts the child at the very centre. We provide a well-thought-out curriculum that is guided and supported by the Statutory Framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage and Development Matters. Equal importance is placed on all areas of learning; this holistic approach enables us to support, develop and nurture children so they can develop those very important basic skills - the skills that make up the foundation for learning and life.

Our large Early Years unit and outside play area at Lethbridge provides a rich and varied environment for the children to explore and grow as they progress through the reception year. The enhanced continuous provision within this environment reflects a topic focus, but also the children's own needs and interests. The children also have the opportunity to explore other areas of the school, which helps them to feel part of the Lethbridge family. They have access to whole school playgrounds, the school forest area and school hall. These are frequently used and loved by all.

In Early Years, we also feel it is important to venture further afield to utilise the wider environment and community available to us, and we are very fortunate to be based in such an inspiring area of Swindon. From fossil hunts in the Old Town Gardens and walks to the Arts Centre Library, to local community officer visits and dentist talks, we are constantly looking for ways in which we can enhance our Early Years topics and curriculum; provide real experiences; and engage children using people and places in our local community.

Another important aspect of Early Years is parent partnership, something which is truly valued at Lethbridge. We begin to build this relationship as early as we can, even before the children start school. We do this through visits to pre-school, transition visits to school and phone calls home. We then continue to build on this throughout the year using parent meetings, parent evenings, stay & plays, WOW moments and day-to-day chats at the door. All staff value this input into children's learning and development. We therefore always endeavour to make time for parents and give as many opportunities as we can for parents to be involved in the children's first year at school.

Putting the child at the centre of our curriculum enables us to develop positive relationships with each and every child. In turn, it enables them to feel valued, safe, happy and secure at school and ready to live, learn and achieve at Lethbridge.