Smooth transitions and nurturing environments
At the age of 4, children transition to our Reception. While many pupils seamlessly move from our nursery to join us, we also extend a warm welcome to many new joiners.
Our Early Years staff ensure a safe and nurturing environment for our young learners.
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A day in the life
Early Years Foundation Stage profile results
Our EYFS profile results are well above national levels and by the end of the academic year 2022/23, 90% of our Reception children reached a Good Level of Development. This compares to 64% of children in Walsall and 67% of children nationally.
Children reach a Good Level of Development if they have achieved the Early Learning Goals in these prime areas of the EYFS curriculum:
Personal, Social and Emotional Development
Physical Development
Communication and Language Development
Literacy
Mathematics
Year | % HTS Pupils achieving a Good Level of Achievement | National Scores |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 90% | 65% |
| 2022 | 84% | 64% |
| 2021 | 83% | 0% |
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Curriculum
Preparation for Key Stage One
We continue to follow the ‘Foundation Stage Curriculum’ in Reception, but we now begin to ease the children into a more structured school day, in readiness for Key Stage One.
In line with the Early Years approach, both indoor and outdoor learning are promoted and we use the different environments within and around the school grounds, including the Arboretum, to achieve this aim.
Throughout the year, children continue to make progress in their creative and cognitive abilities and develop their numeracy and literacy skills. Dance and PE lessons are taught by specialist teachers and Music, Topic and ICT lessons are also introduced. There is very much a focus on developing the ‘whole’ child – a child who is self-confident, happy, enquiring, enthusiastic, motivated, considerate – and one who has a wide range of experiences to take forward with them into Year 1.
Encouraging a love of learning
Our teachers, equipped with great expertise, deliver exciting and engaging lessons that unlock young minds. Small class sizes allow us to dedicate ample time to understand our children, fostering their learning, imagination, and overall well-being. Proudly embracing a broad and balanced mastery curriculum, we provide diverse experiences, including opportunities for performance, competition, and celebrating achievements. Tailoring our teaching to individual needs, we enrich the lives of our pupils and prioritise character development.
Beyond academics, we foster independence and responsibility, actively listening to our school community, especially the voices of our pupils. As part of a global family, we provide unrivalled experiences, making school days memorable and promoting a love for learning in every child.
