Welcome to Upper Foundation Stage 

At Callington Primary, our Nursery and Reception classes are aligned to promote consistency across the EYFS in a nurturing and enabling environment to ensure the best for every child, all of the time. We are a large Early Years unit which has two register classes but also has a large room which enables children access to the core provision outlined in the Early Years Framework.

Being a town school, we understand the children need opportunities to develop their knowledge and understanding of the wider world outside of Callington and our enhanced provision and curriculum planning is structured to ensure this offer to our children.

As a town school, Callington values the importance of broadening children’s experiences beyond their local environment; therefore, our curriculum and enrichment opportunities are thoughtfully planned to ensure every child receives a rich and well-rounded education.

 “Knowledgeable practitioners appreciate that adult-led learning offers a child something different from, but complementary to child-led learning and it is one without the other that leads to impoverished educational experience.” Fisher, 2016

 Through a carefully balanced approach that incorporates structured teaching sessions, purposeful play, and thoughtfully planned adult-led experiences (Play Projects), alongside high-quality interactions and protected time for child-initiated learning (Play Adventures), we strive to ensure that all children make strong progress towards achieving the Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum goals.

Our aim is for every child to leave the EYFS equipped with the knowledge, skills, confidence, and readiness required to successfully transition to the next stage of their educational journey.

Our Early Years curriculum is underpinned by four key drivers: Care, Communication, Community and Curiosity. These drivers shape our intent, inform our pedagogical approaches and daily practice, and help construct purposeful, tailored, and coherent learning experiences for every child.

Grounded in the principles of the Early Years Foundation Stage – recognising the Unique Child, enabling environments and positive relationships – our drivers provide a consistent framework through which children develop socially, emotionally, physically and cognitively, alongside igniting curiosity and creating life-long memories.

Below you will soon find useful links, information about our curriculum