Explorers

Welcome to Explorers, our Pre-School class, where children continue their exciting Early Years journey in a happy, nurturing and inspiring environment. Following the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum, we provide rich learning experiences that encourage children to learn through play, exploration and purposeful activities, laying strong foundations for a lifelong love of learning.

In Explorers, we pride ourselves on creating a caring community where every child feels valued, respected and encouraged to be themselves. We help children build positive relationships, celebrate diversity and develop kindness, empathy and respect for others. Families are an important part of our learning community, and we enjoy welcoming parents into the classroom to share their professions, cultures and experiences, enriching children's understanding of the wider world.

Explorers provides the perfect bridge between nursery and Reception. We offer the right balance of support, encouragement and challenge, helping children become confident, resilient and independent learners. We encourage every child to embrace new experiences, take risks in their learning and understand that mistakes are an important part of growing and developing. Our excellent adult-to-child ratio enables us to provide high-quality teaching through small-group activities as well as personalised one-to-one support.

Children enjoy free access to both our indoor and outdoor learning environments, with regular outdoor learning experiences that promote curiosity, physical development and a love of nature. Independence is woven into everyday routines as children learn to make choices, care for their belongings and develop the confidence to manage tasks for themselves.

Explorers is an exciting time as children begin their journey towards becoming confident readers, writers and mathematicians. We use the Read Write Inc. phonics programme to develop early reading and writing skills through fun, engaging activities, while our mathematics curriculum is supported by the Ten Town scheme, helping children develop a secure understanding of number through practical, meaningful learning.

As part of the wider APS curriculum, children also enjoy specialist teaching in Music, Spanish, Art, Games and Drama, providing opportunities to discover new interests, express themselves creatively and develop confidence across a range of subjects.

Alongside academic learning, we place great importance on children's personal, social and emotional development. Through the Jigsaw and Think Equal programmes, children develop emotional literacy, resilience, empathy and confidence, equipping them with the skills they need to flourish both in school and beyond.

In Explorers, every day is filled with opportunities to discover, create, imagine and grow. We look forward to supporting your son as they take these important next steps on their journey towards Reception.

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