Early Years Foundation Stage
At Whittington Moor we aim to provide the highest quality care and education for all our children, giving them a strong foundation for their future learning. We create a safe and happy environment with motivating and enjoyable learning experiences that enable children to become confident and independent.
We ensure children’s interests are fostered and developed alongside child initiated and adult led activities that meet all aspects of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum.
We currently provide Early Years Education for 3 and 4 year old's, 15 hours a week, funded places. Please contact Miss Bates or Miss Aitken, our Nursery teachers, for more information.
Whittington Moor Nursery and Infant Academy – Little Seeds Nursery | |
Information about our setting | Nursery funding begins for the term after your child turns three years old. Therefore, they would start in: September - For children born between 1st April and 31st August January – For children born between 1st September and 31st December April – For children born between 1st January and 31st March There is no charge connected to the Early Years Entitlement hours. Places are allocated by date of application to the School Office on 01246 450634 |
Early Years Entitlement Hours | Each child is offered 15 hours over 5 days per week (term-time only) The 15 hours are offered over 5 morning sessions of 3 hours Opening times: Monday – Friday 08.45am – 11.45am |
Additional hours | Additional hours cannot be accessed at Little Seeds Nursery |
Meals and snacks | Daily milk and fresh fruit are available free of charge each day Snacks are given at an optional charge of £1.00 per week per child |
Non-food Consumables | Parents and carers are kindly asked to provide their own nappies / wipes / nappy bags for their own child. On the occasion that Whittington Moor Nursery and Infant Academy has to provide sundry items such as nappies / wipes / nappy bags these items will be charged. |
Additional Voluntary Services | Trips organised by Whittington Moor Nursery for the enhancement of the curriculum will be arranged under the Whittington Moor Nursery and Infant Academy Trips and Visit Policy and these will be charged accordingly to cover any entrance fees/ coach travel / insurance etc. Full details of costings and information for these events will be shared with parents/ carers at the time |
If you think you may be entitled to the 2 year old funding scheme. Please click on the link below to check your eligibility.
Early Years Foundation Stage
Children who enter the school in the Nursery or Reception are part of the Early Years Foundation Stage.
The EYFS curriculum has seven areas of learning. These are:
- Personal, Social and Emotional Development
- Communication and Language
- Physical Development
- Literacy (Reading and Writing)
- Maths
- Understanding the World
- Expressive Arts and Design
What to expect, When?
From helping your child learn to talk by chatting, reading and playing together, to encouraging them to be physically active, visit the NHS website Toddler / Start for Life for lots of helpful information.
Communication is vital to success and at Whittington Moor we recognise the importance of talk through the modelling of the spoken language and carefully planned activities. Please take a look at the following documents which provide information of developing speech and language in young children.
Please see the Nursery Admissions policy below.
