Intent Statement for EYFS Reception Class
At Birchwood Avenue Primary School, our intent for the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) is to provide a nurturing and engaging environment that embodies our ethos of "Educating Hearts and Minds." We aim to cultivate happy, confident pupils who are well-supported in their learning journey, fostering both academic and personal growth.
Key Components of Our Intent:
• Holistic Development: We are dedicated to a whole-child education that promotes emotional, social, and cognitive development. Our curriculum is designed to nurture confident, free-thinking individuals prepared to explore their potential.
• Safe and Stimulating Environment: We provide a safe, healthy, and joyful learning environment, including a rich outdoor area with exciting resources. These include a music and mark-making shed, bikes, a climbing frame and tunnel, that fosters physical development, coordination, and social skills, and a mud kitchen for investigative play; these all encourage exploration and active learning.
• Values-Driven Education: Our teaching is guided by the Birchwood Triangle values of Kindness, Respect, and Hard Work. These principles foster a supportive community where every pupil feels valued and respected.
• Lifelong Learning Skills: We focus on developing the 'Birchwood Avenue Superpowers': Empathy, Resilience, Collaboration, Reflection, Curiosity, and Resourcefulness. These skills are integral to our approach, equipping pupils with the tools necessary for lifelong learning.
• Nurturing a Love of Learning: Our ambition is to instil a passion for learning that inspires pupils to engage with their environment and pursue knowledge actively. We provide diverse experiences that promote curiosity and creativity.
Through this intentional approach, we aim to ensure that every child in our Reception class not only achieves their potential but also develops the essential skills and values needed for future success.