At Shaw Primary Academy we create resilient motivated children who are bravely independent in their never ending learning journey.  We want them to be curious, challenge themselves and have the ability to adapt and grow as their future education and employment becomes a reality.  The children are exposed to a wide range of high order vocabulary that will equip them with the ability to communicate effectively in a range of situations and confidently articulate their ideas while engaging with others from all walks of life. Our intention is to ensure that children from a range of backgrounds, cultures and religions feel represented in order to see and understand that they have opportunities to achieve goals that may otherwise feel out of reach.

EYFS Curriculum

We plan an exciting and challenging curriculum across the seven areas of learning in order for children to achieve the early learning goals.

There are three prime areas of learning in EYFS.  

• Communication and Language,
• Personal, social and Emotional Development,
• Physical Development. 

There are also four specific areas of learning.  

• Literacy,
• Mathematics,
• Knowledge and Understanding,
• Expressive Arts and Design.

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Children are provided with a range of meaningful first hand experiences where they can explore, think creatively and be actively involved in a wealth of learning experiences. We base learning experiences upon the three characteristics of effective learning in EYFS;

• Playing and Exploring,
• Active learning and Creating
• Thinking Critically. 

We ensure all areas of the curriculum are planned for in a cross-curricular and creative way and we strive to ensure positive attitudes towards all areas of learning in the EYFS.

Environment

The whole of the EYFS area, both indoor and out is designed to provide continuous provision covering all areas of the curriculum. Each area is equipped with various learning resources that stimulate play. Play is based around prior learning and building upon the children’s interests to ensure each child has an enjoyable and satisfying learning experience.

Safety

Children’s safety and welfare are paramount to the EYFS. We provide an environment which is safe and allows children to make their own judgements and assess risks. We ensure that all areas, including the outside area, have sufficient members of staff to safeguard all children. We risk -assess all areas and equipment to ensure they are safe.

Working with parents

We believe it is vital that the parents have positive influence and involvement in their children’s education to develop their learning in a wider context.  Our staff are available for quick updates at the beginning and end of the day, but longer messages can always be relayed via our school office. 

Parents and/or carers are kept up to date with their child’s progress and development through regular parent’s evenings and progress reports.

Firther information about the curriculum, classes and chidlren's work is available  here

Nursery

We offer daily 3 hour nursery sessions to 3 and 4 year old children on Mondays to Fridays.  

Morning sessions are from 8.45 to 11.45.

You will find more information in our nursery booklet below.

For information about registering your child for a place in our nursery, or to request a visit for prospective reception children, please contact the school at:

Tel: 01708 852367

Or email

FPSO@shawprimary.thurrock.sch.uk