Early Years

At Redfield, we see our Early Years provision as the essential starting point for every child’s learning journey. It lays the groundwork for the knowledge, skills, and attitudes that children will build on throughout their time at school.

Our Early Years curriculum is closely linked to our whole school curriculum, ensuring a strong and meaningful progression from the very beginning. While we strive to align our themes and key concepts, we also recognise that Early Years is a unique and dynamic phase of education. Children learn best through play, exploration and responding to their interests, so our approach remains flexible to meet their developmental needs.

This balance between structure and responsiveness ensures that our youngest learners receive both a firm foundation and the freedom to thrive.

Below, you can find our Early Years Curriculum Plan, which shows how we nurture curiosity, develop core skills, and set children up for future success.

Early Years (Reception) long term plan