As we move into the Summer term, our learning is centred around the concepts of creativity, imagination and growth. Children build on the strong foundations established throughout the year, developing confidence in expressing their ideas, working collaboratively and taking pride in their achievements.

Our curriculum is carefully sequenced to support children’s development across all areas of learning. High-quality texts, including traditional tales such as The Three Little Pigs, Goldilocks and the Three Bears and Jack and the Beanstalk, provide a rich context for storytelling, role play, problem-solving and early writing. Children also take part in hands-on experiences such as planting and observing growth, helping them to understand change over time and the world around them.

Forest School continues to provide rich opportunities for children to develop personal, social and emotional skills, physical development and their understanding of the world through outdoor learning. Alongside this, children take part in weekly FootieBugs sessions, building confidence, teamwork and gross motor skills through engaging, structured activities.

We are looking forward to a busy and exciting term, full of creativity, exploration and growth.

What this looks like in the classroom

• Daily phonics sessions support early reading and writing, with opportunities to apply learning throughout the day.
• Writing is taught through a structured approach, supporting children to build sentences and write with increasing independence.
• High-quality texts inspire storytelling, discussion, role-play and writing.
• Mathematics is taught through short, focused sessions alongside opportunities to practise through play.
• Continuous provision allows children to revisit, practise and deepen their learning independently.
• Adults provide targeted support through guided group work to ensure appropriate challenge.
• Children develop independence, resilience and confidence in preparation for Year 1.