In the Early Years Foundation Stage at Summerfield Primary School, every child is recognised as a unique individual, and we celebrate and welcome differences within our school community. This is particularly important to us as we have a rich and diverse community which is reflected within our EYFS. We also have a very high percentage of children with English as an Additional Language.

We are committed to providing children with the best possible start to their school life. We build on what children already know and can do, responding to their interests and needs and tailor our teaching accordingly. We used the Development Matters Framework to develop our own Curriculum Intent document.  This is the compass that guides both our teaching and assessment. We use this to develop Medium Term Plans (Half Termly). We also run Enrichment Afternoons where we focus on enriching the children’s experiences with fun sessions such as nature, cooking, walks to the park amongst other exciting activities. In addition to this we use the Birth to Five Matters Document within our environment to inform and enhance our Continuous Provision. We also consider the Characteristics of Effective Learning in all of our planning.  These are the behaviours children are encouraged to use that interweave through all aspects of learning at our school. 

To learn well, children must approach opportunities with curiosity, energy and enthusiasm. Effective learning must be meaningful to a child, so that they are able to use what they have learned and apply it in new situations. These abilities and attitudes of strong learners will support them to learn well and make good progress in all the Areas of Learning and Development.