At Leominster Primary School we have two spacious and well resourced reception classrooms, each with a toilet area attached. Classes have their own designated outdoor undercover area, as well as sharing a large playground with markings to encourage learning through play. Reception and Nursery share a grass area fenced off from the playground with large sandpits and a brand-new activity trail!
Each day children have access to milk, water and fruit/vegetables as well as having the opportunity to take up a free school meal at lunch time! All children have access to a range of tasty lunches that will need to be pre ordered.
The Early Years curriculum focusses on the development of young minds. Children are taught through fun filled topics that stimulate the imagination and curiosity of our young learners. Our teachers plan a topic based curriculum and activities and learning questions are often driven by children's interests and include both child intiated learning as well as adult led activities. In addition, children have the opportunity to explore both indoors and out! For more information, please scroll down.
The relationship between home and school is a crucial aspect of your childs educational journey. We send letters via Parent Mail, updates via Tapestry and regularly update our website to keep you fully informed. In addition, our staff are approachable and are eager to get to know you as well as your children. If you would like to speak to your child's teacher they are usually available at the start of the day, the end of the day or you can arrange a meeting with them for a time to suit you both. You can contact the school via telephone and/ or email.
Headteachers: Mrs Lynch and Mrs Rees
Early Years Coordinator: Mrs Bristow
SENCo: Mrs Hough
Class Teachers: Mrs Gunnell (Monday - Wednesday) and Mrs Tisdale (Thursday - Friday)
Teaching Assistant: Mrs Pugh
Class Teachers: Miss Preece (Monday) and Mrs South (Tuesday - Friday)
PPA class teacher cover: Mrs Tisdale (every other Wednesday)
Teaching Assistants: Miss Arnold
Foxes is our mixed Nursery and Reception class
Class Teachers: Lisa Buffton (mornings) and Barbara Brown (some afternoons)
PPA class teacher cover: Mrs Rutterford (every Wednesday afternoon)
Teaching Assistants: Naomi Harris, Jakki Watkins, Michelle Wright
SEN TAs - Miss Cooke
Speech and Language Teaching Assistant: Mrs Lloyd
Autumn 1
Wednesday 6th September - Reception home visits
Thursday 7th September - Reception home visits
Friday 8th September - Reception home visits
Monday 11th September - Reception half days
Tuesday 12th September - Reception half days
Wednesday 13th September - Reception first day
Wednesday 20th September - Hedgehogs at Forest School
Tuesday 3rd October - Hedgehogs at Forest School
Wednesday 25th October - Parent teacher meetings
Thursday 26th October - Squirrels at Forest School
Thursday 26th October - Parent teacher meetings
Half term (Monday 30th October - Friday 3rd November)
Autumn 2
Thursday 9th November - Squirrels at Forest School
Thursday 21st December - Last day of term
Spring 1
Monday 8th January - First day of term
Half term (Monday 12th February - Friday 16th February)
Spring 2
Thursday 21st March - Last day of term
Summer 1
Monday 8th April - First day of term
Half term (Monday 27th May - Friday 31st May)
Summer 2
Friday 19th July - Last day of term
Tapestry:
For support in activating your account please watch this video:
Tapestry for parents / relatives: Setting up your account
Forsupport in adding an observation please watch this video:
Tapestry for parents / relatives: Adding an observation
For any other help and support please speak to your child's teacher.
In the EYFS at Leominster Primary School we aim to construct a curriculum that is purposeful, ambitious and designed to give children the knowledge, self-belief and cultural capital (life skills) they need to succeed in life and becoming independent learners. This will enable children to develop their resilience, ability to take risks and take pride in their own achievements. We expand children’s knowledge and experiences through the seven areas of learning. Our curriculum is purposeful and creates awe & wonder. Children are motivated to become enthusiastic within their learning and prepares them for school life and beyond.
Below are just some of the engaging activities that our children have enjoyed:
The ‘Birth to 5 Matters’ document helps our teachers to plan appropriate lessons which challenge all pupils and help them to become well rounded individuals.
The prime areas of our curriculum focus on:
In addition, children will also learn about the ‘specific areas’. These are:
Physical Development (gross motor, fine motor, health and self-care):
Literacy:
Mathematics:
Other Ideas: