The EYFS at Trekenner
At Trekenner, our Foundation Stage curriculum is rooted in the principles of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and shaped by our school’s CARE values—Connect, Achieve, Respect, and Explore. We provide a nurturing, stimulating, and inclusive environment where every child is valued, supported, and inspired to thrive.
Our Intent
We aim to give children the best possible start to their learning journey by:
- Creating a safe, joyful, and engaging environment where children feel confident to explore, question, and take risks.
- Developing the prime areas of learning—Communication and Language, Physical Development, and Personal, Social and Emotional Development—as the foundation for future success.
- Building strong foundations in the specific areas of Literacy, Mathematics, Understanding the World, and Expressive Arts and Design through purposeful play and meaningful experiences.
- Embedding our CARE values in everyday learning to help children become kind, curious, and resilient learners.
Our Approach
- Child-Centred Learning: We follow children’s interests and needs, using a balance of adult-led and child-initiated activities.
- Outdoor Learning: Children are outdoors every day, whatever the weather, and take part in at least one dedicated outdoor learning session each week. Our extensive outdoor space is used to enrich all areas of learning—from storytelling in the woods to maths in the mud kitchen.
- Holistic Development: We focus on the whole child—supporting emotional wellbeing, social skills, creativity, and independence alongside academic progress.
Our Impact
By the end of the Reception year, children at Trekenner are:
- Confident, happy, and enthusiastic learners.
- Equipped with the skills and attitudes needed for a smooth transition into Key Stage 1.
- Grounded in the CARE values, ready to contribute positively to their school and community
