EYFS

Curriculum Intent 

At Chyngton Primary School, we offer a broad and balanced curriculum designed to support and inspire every child to reach their full potential. We are committed to ensuring that learning is meaningful and relevant, enabling pupils to apply their knowledge and skills across a variety of contexts.

We follow the statutory Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework, which outlines the national expectations for children in the Reception year. Building on this, we have carefully developed our own Early Years curriculum to provide a nurturing and structured pathway towards achieving the Early Learning Goals.

Our curriculum is topic-based and evolves throughout the academic year to support learning and development in a stimulating and dynamic way. We strive to create a learning environment that promotes curiosity, creativity, and independent exploration, encouraging children to become confident and enthusiastic learners.

Learning Journey Overview

Term 1: “It’s All About Me – How Can I Be the Best That I Can Be?”
This term focuses on personal identity and emotional literacy. Children explore what makes them unique, celebrate individual differences, build friendships, and adapt to the routines and expectations of school life.

Term 2: Seasonal Changes – Autumn to Winter
Children observe and discuss natural changes in the environment as the seasons shift. The curriculum also incorporates learning about cultural and religious celebrations such as Diwali, Remembrance Day, Bonfire Night, and Christmas. The term culminates in a Nativity performance by the Reception classes.

Terms 3 and 4: Traditional Tales
Through an immersive approach to classic stories, children develop vocabulary, narrative skills, and imagination. This foundation supports creative play and introduces basic structures for story writing.

Term 5: Change and Growth
This term centres on the concept of growth and change, both in ourselves and the natural world. Children reflect on their own development and explore life cycles of plants and animals. This topic provides a rich context for developing literacy and numeracy skills through real-world exploration.

Term 6: People Who Help Us
Pupils learn about various professions and their roles in the community through direct engagement and inquiry. This topic deepens their understanding of the local area and supports a positive transition into Year 1, encouraging children to consider their aspirations and the kind of person they wish to become.

Learning Environment

We promote a free-flow learning environment where children have access to both indoor and outdoor spaces throughout the day. Our outdoor provision includes a sensory kitchen, a grass area with climbing equipment, a large space for construction and bikes, and a generously sheltered area, allowing for year-round outdoor learning.

Chyngton Primary School is proud to participate in the OPAL (Outdoor Play and Learning) programme, which fosters imaginative play and supports the development of cooperation, resilience, and creativity.

Reception Curriculum Overview