Foundation Stage

Pupils aged 3 through to the end of the Reception year of school

In this important stage of learning it is most valuable for teachers, the pastoral care team and learning support staff to work in partnership with parents, in order to promote children’s learning. Other Early Years workers such as therapy workers may also be part of the team.

At St. Vincent’s we also provide children with additional specialist support in areas such as Mobility, Music therapy and introduction to early Braille skills.

The Foundation Stage Curriculum is divided into six areas of learning;

• Personal, Social and Emotional Development.
• Mathematical Development.
• Communication, language and literacy.
• Knowledge and understanding of the
  world.
  
• Physical Development — including swimming.
  
• Creative development.
  

These areas are each divided into smaller “stepping stones” which lead to Early Learning Goals. To support children’s learning we use a wide range of sensory and educational toys and equipment, which are available in our Early Years Base and Primary classrooms.