EYFS at Marsh Gibbon CE School
Please speak to Mrs Blane to find out more about the EYFS curriculum
Early Years Foundation Stage at Marsh Gibbon CE School
Our School Vision
"Succeeding together — fostering a love of learning within a nurturing Christian community, to bring out ‘the best in everyone’."
Rooted in Philippians 4:13—"I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me"—we aim to inspire happy, curious, and independent learners. Guided by our Christian values of love, friendship, compassion, honesty, forgiveness, and respect, we nurture each child's sense of awe and wonder about the world, helping them become confident explorers and communicators.
Join us as we nurture happy, curious, and independent learners—living out our Christian values and inspiring a lifelong love of discovery and learning!
Our Intent
Our curriculum is a balance between child-initiated and adult-led learning. Using the mirrors, windows, and doors analogy, our teaching helps children to:
Implementation
Impact
Our School Vision
"Succeeding together — fostering a love of learning within a nurturing Christian community, to bring out ‘the best in everyone’."
Rooted in Philippians 4:13—"I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me"—we aim to inspire happy, curious, and independent learners. Guided by our Christian values of love, friendship, compassion, honesty, forgiveness, and respect, we nurture each child's sense of awe and wonder about the world, helping them become confident explorers and communicators.
Join us as we nurture happy, curious, and independent learners—living out our Christian values and inspiring a lifelong love of discovery and learning!
Our Intent
Our curriculum is a balance between child-initiated and adult-led learning. Using the mirrors, windows, and doors analogy, our teaching helps children to:
- Mirrors: See reflections of their own experiences, feelings, and identities through stories, activities, and interactions.
- Windows: Gain understanding of different cultures, communities, and the wider world through stories, activities, and exploration.
- Doors: Open new pathways of curiosity, discovery, and learning through play, challenges, and interactions that meet the children’s interests and developmental needs.
Implementation
- Enabling Environment: Carefully planned continuous provision and a stimulating environment that evolves to meet children’s interests and needs.
- Language & Literacy: Promoting high standards in language development through storytelling, shared reading, nursery rhymes, and phonics, supporting children to read and write independently.
- Mathematics: Using a ‘Maths Mastery’ approach, children explore number, shape, and calculation in meaningful, everyday contexts, developing deep understanding and mathematical language.
- Emotional Well-being & Social Skills: Focusing on building resilience, self-regulation, and positive attitudes through reflective practices and adult interactions.
- Partnerships: Working closely with families through ‘stay and play’, workshops, and regular discussions about children’s interests, progress, and next steps.
Impact
- Children make good progress from their starting points, developing confidence, independence, and a love for learning.
- Regular observations and assessments help identify individual needs, including those with SEND and disadvantaged pupils, ensuring targeted support.
- Children leave EYFS with a sense of awe about the world, a love of stories and books, and readiness to explore further in Year 1.
- Reflection, sharing achievements, and ongoing communication with parents support children’s confidence and joy in their learning journey
