Our philosophy is to value every child as a unique individual, who enjoys learning and thinking for him or herself. Our aim within the Early Years Foundation Stage is to provide a happy, safe and stimulating environment, which allows all children to feel secure and valued and therefore ready and eager to learn. We provide a supportive and secure environment in which every child can flourish and learn at their own pace and in their own individual way. Our role is to stimulate and encourage their development and enjoyment of learning through a variety of different activities, both adult directed and child initiated in secure indoor and outdoor situations.
We believe the relationships which the children develop in the Early Years, with each other and with our staff, are central to their happiness and will lay the best possible foundation for them to become independent lifelong learners.
Our children benefit from a well-resourced, spacious indoor and outdoor space, supported by an experienced and dedicated group of staff who ensure that all pupils thrive and grow, setting firm foundations for happy and successful learners.
Reception children at Oare Primary School get off to a flying start.
Children in our Early Years phase follow the Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum, which consists of seven areas of learning. We teach children by ensuring challenging, playful opportunities across both the prime and specific areas of learning. We recognise that all children develop and learn at different rates and so our EYFS curriculum is designed flexibly to meet the needs of all individuals. We support individual learning through our skilful interactions and observations which lead to detailed next step planning. The Characteristics of Effective Learning underpin our curriculum and pupils learning, through an enabling and well-planned environment we ensure we provide meaningful opportunities for playing and learning, active learning and creating and thinking critically. As children utilise and develop these characteristics they become effective and motivated learners who demonstrate high levels of well-being and involvement.
Thinking of joining Oare CE Primary School?
We run ‘stay and play’ sessions throughout the autumn term for parents who are considering enrolling their child at our school so they can see first-hand what we have to offer. This allows your child to come and see how lovely our school really is! This also allows prospective parents to have a tour of the school and to see our fabulous learners in action!
Contact Mrs Purnell in the school office to arrange your visit [email protected] 01672 562256. We look forward to showing you what makes OPS so very special.
Thank you to OPS for giving my son the best ever start to his school journey.You really are truly amazing and inspiring.