The Foundation Stage — Early Years
At Rosemead we feel that children embarking on "the best years of their lives" should do so as happy, confident people.
The Foundation Stage begins in the Nursery with a structured pre-school programme for children aged 3-4 years in one class. This gives the children a happy introduction to school life, covering all six areas of their developmental learning, including phonics and pre-maths activities. We introduce the children to a selection of activities designed to stimulate development and learning through play in a caring environment. A typical day may include music and movement, creative craft, mini-gym, and French. All children are assessed before entry to the Nursery.
The philosophy of learning through play continues in the Reception year. The children are also introduced to a more formal approach to language, literature, and mathematics, with an emphasis on the teaching of phonics and correct letter formation. Mathematical learning combines practical activities and a published scheme. Specialist teaching begins in the Foundation Stage in Music, PE, French and ICT.