EYFS (Phase1) AT WIMBLEDON CHASE
At Wimbledon Chase the EYFS curriculum has been designed to nurture children to become adventurous self-motivated learners who embrace challenge. Our holistic approach supports children to have a confident grasp of oral language and communication, value equality and develop a strong sense of self within wider society.
Using our wider physical environment and diverse community at Wimbledon Chase, we aim to expand the children’s understanding and respect for others. Through our flexible and balanced curriculum, we utilise every opportunity for our young learners to explore, reflect and adapt their independent thinking or learning strategy.
Our creative and language-rich indoor and outdoor environment is planned and designed to encourage all children to flourish as skilful communicators. We use Little Wandle to teach phonics so children can begin to blend and segment words from an early age.
At Wimbledon Chase we value a balanced teaching approach which incorporates play-based learning alongside more structured learning and teaching opportunities. Our ambitious teaching and learning opportunities scaffold and progress to extend children’s learning, preparing them for Year 1.
Staff and parents often comment on the pride they feel in reference to the breadth and depth of their children’s knowledge and passion for learning, secured here in the EYFS at Wimbledon Chase and beyond.
Parent Introduction PowerPoint
Instructions to download Tapestry (Apple)
Instructions to download Tapestry (Android)
All Nursery and Reception children attending Wimbledon Chase Primary School have a personal Tapestry online Learning Journal. Tapestry allows you to login with a secure username and password so you can view all your children’s observations, photographs and videos. Parents can like and comment on observations that we add which gives us more feedback into the activities that the children have enjoyed.
It is also possible for parents to add their own observations of learning that their child experiences at home. We encourage parents to add photos and videos to their child’s Learning Journal to help build a whole picture of a child’s early development. The children take pride in sharing photos and videos with their peers; supporting their sense of self-worth and positive self-image.