--- title: "EYFS class pages" url: "https://primrosehillschool.org.uk/about-us/early-years/eyfs" school: "Euxton Primrose Hill Primary School" --- # EYFS class pages ## **Early Years Foundation Stage** ### **Meet our EYFS Team** ![Mr Tooby](https://files.schudio.com/euxton-primrose-hill-primary-school/imagecache/360x480c/people/Danny.png) #### Mr Tooby ##### EYFS Leader & Class Teacher ![Mrs Roocroft](https://files.schudio.com/euxton-primrose-hill-primary-school/imagecache/360x480c/people/Hayley.png) #### Mrs Roocroft ##### EYFS Class Teacher ![Mrs Sycamore ](https://files.schudio.com/euxton-primrose-hill-primary-school/imagecache/360x480c/people/Jennie.png) #### Mrs Sycamore ##### EYFS Class Teacher ![Mrs Rigby](https://files.schudio.com/euxton-primrose-hill-primary-school/imagecache/360x480c/people/Amanda.png) #### Mrs Rigby ##### EYFS PPA Class Teacher ![Miss Dickinson](https://files.schudio.com/euxton-primrose-hill-primary-school/imagecache/360x480c/people/Laura_D.png) #### Miss Dickinson ##### EYFS Teaching Assistant ![Mrs Garner](https://files.schudio.com/euxton-primrose-hill-primary-school/imagecache/360x480c/people/Amy.png) #### Mrs Garner ##### EYFS Teaching Assistant ### **Welcome to Reception!** Welcome to our EYFS class page. Here you will find useful information about life in Reception, including our school day, what your child needs, curriculum information and important updates. We want children to feel **happy, confident and excited about coming to school,** and we work closely with families to make the transition into Reception a positive one. ### 🕘 **Our School Day** Our school day starts at **8.40am** and finishes at **3.10pm**. Children have lunch at **11.45am**, with afternoon learning beginning at **12.45pm**. ### 🌳 **Learning Indoors & Outdoors** Our classroom and outdoor area provide a rich learning environment where children can explore all areas of the EYFS curriculum. Our outdoor provision is available **in all weather conditions,**so please provide your child with: - named wellies - named waterproof clothing Children also have access to **Forest School each Thursday afternoon**. We encourage children to develop independence, so please help your child practise putting on their own shoes and managing buttons, zips and other fastenings. ### 💧 **Water Bottles** Children may bring a **named water bottle containing water only**. Children have access to their water throughout the day, apart from during carpet inputs, which last approximately 15 minutes in the morning and afternoon. ### 🏃 **PE** PE takes place **every Friday morning**. Your child will need: - a plain white T-shirt - black shorts - sensible, black, white soled velcro trainers - a named drawstring bag PE kits are sent home at the end of each term to be washed. As part of developing independence, we encourage children to dress and undress themselves, so please practise putting on and taking off PE clothing and shoes at home. ### 🍎 **Morning Snack** Toast and milk are offered in the morning. Milk is free until your child turns five. If you choose to have toast and/or milk, payment arrangements are communicated through the school office. If your child does not have toast, you are welcome to provide **one piece of fruit** for their morning snack. ### 📚 **What Are We Learning?** Our curriculum is designed around the **Early Years Foundation Stage** and provides opportunities for children to develop their knowledge, skills and understanding through a combination of adult-led teaching, guided learning and child-initiated experiences. #### **Curriculum Intent** EYFS Curriculum Map 311 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/euxton-primrose-hill-primary-school/files/documents/EYFS_Curriculum_Map_2026-27.pdf) #### **Our EYFS Principles** Our EYFS Principles at Euxton Primrose Hill.pdf 152 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/euxton-primrose-hill-primary-school/files/documents/our-eyfs-principles-at-euxton-primrose-hill.pdf) #### **Kid Safe** EYFS Session 1 of 6 56 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/euxton-primrose-hill-primary-school/files/documents/eyfs-session-1-of-6-letter.docx) EYFS Session 2 of 6 55 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/euxton-primrose-hill-primary-school/files/documents/eyfs-session-2-of-6-letter.docx) EYFS Session 3 of 6 55 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/euxton-primrose-hill-primary-school/files/documents/eyfs-session-3-of-6-letter.docx) EYFS Session 4 of 6 55 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/euxton-primrose-hill-primary-school/files/documents/eyfs-session-4-of-6-letter-no-rules-for-private-places-1.docx) EYFS Session 5 of 6 55 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/euxton-primrose-hill-primary-school/files/documents/eyfs-session-4-of-6-optional-private-places-session-letter.docx) EYFS Session 6 of 6 55 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/euxton-primrose-hill-primary-school/files/documents/eyfs-session-6-of-6-letter.docx) #### 🔢 **Mathematics** We place a strong emphasis on developing children's understanding of early mathematics and number. **Understanding Early Number in Reception** **Early Number Sense** [YouTube video](https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/2Ow8vEmh8lA?rel=0) ### 📰 **Keeping Up to Date** Important information and reminders are shared with families throughout the year. ### **Wednesday Weekly** Our **Wednesday Weekly** is sent through Arbor and contains important school updates, dates, reminders and information for families. ### **Latest News** Keep up to date with news and events from across school: [Latest News](https://euxton-primrose-hill-primary-school.schudio.com/news) If you need to speak to your child's teacher or teaching assistant, please contact the **school office** to arrange a suitable time. We ask parents not to rely on conversations at the beginning or end of the school day, as staff's priority at these times is ensuring that children arrive and leave school **safely, calmly and with the correct adult.** ### 🩺 **Useful Information** Reception Presentation (School Nurse Team).pptx 9.09 MB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/euxton-primrose-hill-primary-school/files/documents/reception-presentation-school-nurse-team.pptx) ### Early Years - [Early Years Foundation Stage](https://primrosehillschool.org.uk/about-us/early-years/early-years-foundation-stage) - [EYFS class pages](https://primrosehillschool.org.uk/about-us/early-years/eyfs) - [School readiness](https://primrosehillschool.org.uk/about-us/early-years/reception) - [![Ofsted](https://files.schudio.com/euxton-primrose-hill-primary-school/images/partners/signed-url-redirect.jpg)](https://primrosehillschool.org.uk/key-information/ofsted-and-performance-data) - [![Quality Mark](https://files.schudio.com/euxton-primrose-hill-primary-school/images/partners/signed-url-redirect-1.jpg)](https://primrosehillschool.org.uk/curriculum/achievements) - [![RHS](https://files.schudio.com/euxton-primrose-hill-primary-school/images/partners/signed-url-redirect-2.jpg)](https://www.rhs.org.uk/) - [![We are Reading](https://files.schudio.com/euxton-primrose-hill-primary-school/images/partners/signed-url-redirect-3.jpg)](https://primrosehillschool.org.uk/curriculum/subjects/english) - [![School Games](https://files.schudio.com/euxton-primrose-hill-primary-school/images/partners/signed-url-redirect.png)](https://primrosehillschool.org.uk/curriculum/achievements) - [![YST](https://files.schudio.com/euxton-primrose-hill-primary-school/images/partners/signed-url-redirect-4.jpg)](https://www.youthsporttrust.org/) - [![Green Flag Award](https://files.schudio.com/euxton-primrose-hill-primary-school/images/partners/signed-url-redirect-6.jpg)](https://primrosehillschool.org.uk/curriculum/achievements) - [![Healthy Schools](https://files.schudio.com/euxton-primrose-hill-primary-school/images/partners/signed-url-redirect-7.jpg)](https://www.healthyschools.org.uk/) - [![PSQM](https://files.schudio.com/euxton-primrose-hill-primary-school/images/partners/PSQM_GILT_2025.jpg)](https://primrosehillschool.org.uk/curriculum/achievements) ![Euxton Primrose Hill Primary School](https://files.schudio.com/euxton-primrose-hill-primary-school/images/logo/favicon.png) ### Euxton Primrose Hill Primary School Primrose Hill Rd Euxton Chorley PR7 6BA 01257 276688 ### Quick Links: - [Ofsted](https://primrosehillschool.org.uk/about-us/ofsted-and-performance-data) - [Calendar](https://primrosehillschool.org.uk/calendar) - [Uniform](https://primrosehillschool.org.uk/parents/uniform-information) ### Social Media - [X](https://x.com/EuxtonPH) ### Translation © Copyright 2025–2026 Euxton Primrose Hill Primary School School & Trust Websites by [ ![Schudio logo](https://primrosehillschool.org.uk/img/logo/light.png) ](https://www.schudio.com/)