FS1 2026 - 2027

Welcome to our Nursery Class (FS1) at Outwood,

On this page, you will find some information about our provision, curriculum, staff, newsletters, home learning, and you will be able to find out some of the exciting things we are doing. Remember to check Class Dojo for exciting updates, particularly your child's portfolio and class story. 

This half-term, Autumn1, our core concepts are identity and diversity as we reflect on the provocation 'What makes me, me?' Children will be immersed in the stories of The Something (Rebecca Cobb) and Lost (Mariajo Ilustrajo). These high-quality texts will support our learning as we are exploring our personal identity, celebrating our unique qualities, and understanding how we belong to our wider community. 

Staff:

Mr Millward (EYFS Lead Teacher)

Mrs Southern (EYFS Teacher) 

Mrs Walton (HLTA) 

Mrs Hardy

Miss Betts

If you would like a chat, please feel free to catch us at drop-off and collection times. If you would prefer a longer discussion, please arrange a meeting with either Mr Millward or Mrs Southern. 

Our Provision

We have three classrooms in our provision where children enjoy a wide variety of learning opportunities.

Oak Tree Room - FS1 children’s point of drop off and collection, where children are registered and take part in the adult input of phonics, literacy, maths and topic.  This room enhances and develops children’s learning and experience using  sand, fine motor skills, construction,  role-play, small-world resources, books, cars and roads, trains and tracks, writing, colouring, number opportunities and much more. 

Willow Tree Room - FS2 children’s point of drop off and collection, where  FS2 children are registered and take part in the adult input of phonics, literacy, maths and topic.   This room has a variety of areas including maths, phonics,  reading, writing, malleable, workshop (model making and art work), music plus so much more.

Outdoor Classroom:  Our outdoor classroom is used all year round. This large self-contained outdoor play area provides opportunities to experience learning on a wider scale. 

Our Curriculum

We use Development Matters to structure our curriculum. Please see document below.

The prime and specific areas of learning in EYFS are:

Prime Areas of Learning
PSED: Personal, Social & Emotional Development
CL: Communication & Language
PD: Physical Development

Specific Areas of Learning
LD: Literacy Development
MD: Mathematical Development
UW: Understanding the World
EAD: Expressive Arts & Design

General Reminders

Water Bottles

Please send your child to nursery with a labelled water bottle. We can refill them if needed throughout the day, but will send them home every night to be washed.

PE

FS1 children have PE on Monday. These sessions involve small group activities and games to support children's physical development. Alongside this offer, we always provide opportunities every day in our continuous provision for movement and physical games.

Coats and Wellies

Remember to check the weather to ensure your child is appropriately dressed for all weathers.   If you can leave a labelled pair of wellies in the cloakroom - this will be brilliant!. We go outside in all weathers to learn and explore!

Please feel free to send us a message on Class Dojo or speak to us if you have any worries or concerns. We aim to work together in partnership with you to ensure your child is happy and making progress.

Important Websites for children's development and wellbeing

https://hungrylittleminds.campaign.gov.uk/

https://www.startwellstockport.co.uk/

https://www.bbc.co.uk/tiny-happy-people

Curriculum

Please see attached in the files the EYFS Statutory Framework