Early Years

Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)

At St Paul’s Cray CE Primary School, our Early Years consists of 2 Reception classes run by qualified teachers and supported by experienced classroom assistants.

All classes have opportunities for independent activities throughout the day as well as directed teaching times and adult focus sessions in small groups. We recognise the importance of outdoor learning and have a Forest School which they take part in throughout the year as well as daily planned outdoor learning activities. Our provision aims to support the transition from Nursery to Reception as well as Reception to Year 1.

Admission to Reception

Parents must apply via London Borough of Bromley Central School Admissions for a reception place as our school admissions follow the borough guidelines. We run various open events throughout the Autumn term, please check our website for these dates or contact the School Office. If you are unable to make an open event, we will be happy to arrange a separate viewing of our school for you. We are very proud of our school. ^{https://www.bromley.gov.uk/info/13/primary_school_admissions/72/finding_a_primary_school_place-making_a_school_application}
Our Reception classes start at 8.45am and finish at 3.15pm

Uniform

Children may wear jogging bottoms that match the school sweatshirt (to be ordered from Graduates, Orpington).
Reception classes will need to have a named PE kit in school when they start.
On Forest School days – all children will need a named pair of wellington boots and can wear old clothes to school that day.

What we do

We place a huge emphasis on speech and language within our school and we work closely with a speech therapist in school.
We follow the Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum which includes many outdoor learning opportunities.
We offer cooking activities (we ask for £1 a week to cover costs).
We also run Forest School throughout the year where children learn many skills outside. It is a great opportunity for investigation, developing speech and language and social skills as well as learning about their environment and the seasonal changes that occur. All children in Reception will be able to take part in this throughout the year.

How do we involve parents?

We have an open door policy and want to welcome you into our Early Years Foundation stage.
We run home visits for children who are due to start in our nursery – they often feel more settled by seeing staff in their home first before meeting them again in the nursery setting.
We run birthday assemblies as well as class assemblies which parents are invited to.
We make regular observational notes and take photographs of your child’s progress and achievements and we offer opportunities throughout the year for you to come and look at these and talk with the staff.
We have home achievement boards for both classes where we value what your children have been doing at home with you.
We welcome parent helpers into all classes.
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How can you contact us?

The main school telephone number is 01689 821993 or you can email us on admin@st-paulscray.bromley.sch.uk