Early Years at Friars
The Nursery and Reception classes are in a self-contained unit, which has its own facilities including a well equipped outside space. During the Autumn Term, the children are educated in their own classrooms but after Christmas there is more of an integrated approach to learning. The children in both classes have the opportunity to use all the space and free flow between classes and outside and are taught in mixed ability groups. Both Nursery and Reception classes follow the Early Years Foundation Stage, whereby the curriculum is delivered through structured play where learning has been clearly identified.
The Foundation Stage curriculum includes all the experiences, opportunities and activities that are offered to help children learn.