Welcome

We are delighted that you have chosen to send your child to Eastwood Primary School and Nursery – thank you! We are excited to meet both you and your child. Below are some important dates for your diary. 

Key Dates 

• Stay and play on the school field – Thursday, 4th June at 13:30 – 14:30 
  Come and meet the Reception team and have fun with some of your new friends. We will provide tea, coffee, juice, and biscuits, as well as a gift for your child! 

• Starting Reception Talks – Thursday, 16th June at 10:30 and 14:30 
  Please, note, you only need to attend one of these sessions. 

• Stay and Play – Monday , 22nd  June and Monday, 29th June at 15:30 – 16:00 
  There is no expectation to attend both sessions, but it is a great opportunity to get familiar with the Reception environment. At these sessions, you can sign up for an AM or PM session, as well as book your family consultation meeting. 

September Start 

• Family Consultation Meetings – Thursday, 3th and Friday, 4th  September 
  This is a 15-minute meeting for us to learn more about your child. You will be given the opportunity to sign up for a suitable time at one of the Stay and Play sessions. 

• AM or PM sessions for all children – Monday, 7th – Friday, 11th September                                     During this time, your child will attend school for either an AM session (09:00 – 11:00) or a PM session (13:00 – 15:00). 

• Stay for Lunch – Monday, 14th September at 09:00 – 13:00 
  All children will attend the morning session and have the opportunity to experience a free school lunch or bring in a packed lunch to enjoy. 

• Start Reception Full Time – Tuesday, 15th September at 08:25/08:35 – 15:05 

At Eastwood, we have decided to stagger the children starting school for the first week. This is to enable quality time with your child and to establish key routines. 

At Eastwood Primary School and Nursery, we provide our children with an ambitious curriculum that is designed to be responsive, engaging and meaningful. We believe that all children deserve memorable experiences that will allow their curiosity and creativity to flourish. We value the development of children as individuals and provide them with the skills, knowledge and understanding that they need to prepare them for the next stage of their journey. 

In the EYFS, play is central to our curriculum and we deliver quality learning opportunities through purposeful experiences that are both adult and child initiated. Our environment promotes independence, exploration and risk-taking. We want our children to feel safe and secure and our focus on emotional wellbeing ensures that our children begin to develop the skills that will make them successful citizens of the future.  

Skilful interactions are a fundamental part of our practice and are vital in nurturing confident and respectful communicators. We place great value on building positive relationships with our children and their families and involve parents in their learning journey. Throughout their time in the EYFS, the children develop a sense of belonging to our school community, through working with other year groups, accessing all areas of the school site and attending whole school events and celebrations. 

Our practice, principles, and curriculum are underpinned by the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Statutory Framework. For families who would like to learn more, you can read the full statutory framework here.