Chestnut (EYFS)
Chestnut Class is our Early Years Foundation Stage unit with a lovely mix of Nursery and Reception children. Mrs Round is the class teacher and is supported by the wonderful EYFS staff, Miss Armstrong and Miss Watson throughout the week. Mrs MacDonald teaches for the full day on a Thursday and Mrs Oliver teaches Monday afternoon.
We aim to ensure your child is happy and safe within school. We provide a wide range of opportunities to help them learn and grow. We work hard for them to achieve their very best and reach their learning goals.
Children learn through play, practical activities and direct teaching to develop their skills and allow them to be creative, curious and engaged learners. The children focus on subjects such as Phonics, Literacy and Maths, as these are the fundamental areas of Early Learning. Furthermore, children develop their understanding of the world by looking into aspects of science, history, geography and RE. In Chestnut Class, we love to develop and allow children to express their creative skills through art, music, dance, drama and imaginary play.
All children have an opportunity to access the continuous provision and are encouraged to develop their interests. Children are challenged through problem solving, questioning to help further their learning through play.
As well as learning educational skills, children in Chestnut Class work on forming new friendships, being more independent, and following structures and routines. Hunwick Primary School children are valued members of our community and in Chestnut Class we support children to let their big personalities shine bright, like stars that they are!
