EYFS
Pupils who come to Park Lane Early Years should all have an EHCP. This will outline the key areas of need for each individual pupil. It is our goal that all pupils make the most progress they can from their individual starting point. We do this by engaging the pupils in an immersive curriculum, making accurate assessments and implementing consistent strategies, e.g around communication and positive behaviour. We will discuss with parents short term and long term outcomes for the pupils that attend our school in their EHCP meetings which are held annually. Pupils also benefit from individual personal learning goals throughout the year.
Our classes may include children in Reception and Year 1. Within these classes there is a qualified teacher and 4 teaching assistants. These staff members will work closely on a day to day basis with the pupils, getting to know them and supporting them whilst in school.
EYFS at Park Lane now has three classes, Silk, Forest and Cotton. All follow the EYFS statement of intent and the EYFS curriculum, themed around the whole school termly topics.
Forest class is taught by Chelsie Osbaldiston, Silk class is taught by Claire Noonan and Cotton class is taught by Fiona Tench.
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In EYFS we enjoy weekly swim sessions, trips to the local park, soft play sessions and music therapy.
We go on termly trips in the local community related to our topics. These have included Farm Discovery trips, Chester Zoo and the Christmas Tree Festival.
We are lucky to have a strong link with our local TESCO community support worker, who visits once a term to provide a themed food exploration afternoon.
We recognise that starting school full-time and for many pupils entering a new setting can daunting however, before starting at Park Lane our pupils benefit from a well established transition process, which involves visits to the child's nursery to meet the child, their family and key worker staff. We also offer four after school 'stay and play' sessions, in the half term before their start date. If individual pupils require more transition visits to the school this can be arranged.
Once a member of the school community we offer families support and training around behaviour, health and becoming effective communication partners.
Any questions please feel free to email our EYFS staff on the emails above.