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The Winchcombe School

Improving As One

Foundation

Welcome to Foundation!
 

Foundation Stage 1, is our nursery class called 'Acorns', for which children can enter from the term after they turn 3, with a new intake at the beginning of each term*. There is a morning session which runs from 9.00am until 12.00pm, and an afternoon session running from 12.00pm until 3.00pm.

Foundation Stage 2, is our full time reception for which there are two classes called 'Seedlings' and 'Saplings'.

Overall, we provide a safe, secure, enriching environment encompassing a varied mix of teacher led and child initiated learning throughout the day. Children are encouraged to develop their own interests through exploration, meeting challenges and learning together. Working in close partnership with parents, new experiences and opportunities are provided by the skilled Foundation Team.

* You are able to register your interest in a place in the part time Nursery once your child is 2. The length of time on the waiting list does not affect your chance of obtaining a place. You must register interest by certain dates to ensure your application is not "late".  Please see the Nursery Admissions policy download below for more information.
 

Meet the Staff

Foundation Team

 

Our Learning

Please see our Long-term Overviews below to see what we will be learning Foundation - there is one for each Foundation Stage.

Here is the latest Curriculum Overview: FS2 Curriculum Overview

Further information on our Curriculum can be found here.

If you would like to see us in action, why not take a look at Our Learning Journey!

 

Here is our presentation on Phonics and Spelling - please read as this will help you to help your child with their learning: Introduction to Phonics and Spelling

 

Home Learning and Homework

Take a look at our special section on Home Learning and Homework to find out how you can support your child at home.

Tapestry

We use Tapestry as our on-line assessment and communication tool. We upload photos, assessments, messages for parents and foundation stage newsletters to the website. Once your child is enrolled in either F2 or Nursery, we will send an invitation by email to join Tapestry. 

Tapestry Login & Information

 

New September Intake for Nursery Acorns class

We are pleased to be offering taster visits later on this summer term for children joining the Acorns class in September. Please take a look at the information below, including a presentation about our setting and what to expect.