Early Years at The Haven

At The Haven School, in our Early Years Foundation Stage we want learning to be fun and imaginative. We know that children come into school with a wide variety of experiences. Therefore, as a result we adapt our curriculum to meet the needs and interests of the children.

Our goal is to develop inquisitive, confident learners who ask questions, problem solve and show resilience in their learning whilst fostering independence. Our children develop a secure foundation with the essential skills, knowledge and attitudes that prepare them for a smooth transition into Year One. Our staff support this through shared experiences as well as positive relationships and partnerships with parents and carers. 

We strive to provide good quality teaching and learning in an environment where everyone is nurtured and cared for. We continually promote our school Christian Values of respect, courage, responsibility, justice, compassion and hope. Our school vision ‘Let Your Light Shine,’ embodies these values.

We are committed to providing a curriculum which is broad, balanced and stimulating, enriched with learning experiences and opportunities. We provide opportunities for a mixture of child initiated and adult led learning as well as the direct daily teaching of reading, writing and mathematics.

Our learning environments include two classrooms and an outside classroom. The children can choose the areas that they would like to learn in throughout the day. This facilitates them to play, engage, enquire, discover and reflect as they explore the world around them.

Our children develop a love of learning and are confident learners. Through meaningful interactions and conversations, staff focus on developing language acquisition and expanding the children’s vocabulary. This enables children to use language proficiently and to develop the tools to become effective communicators.

In addition, the children take part in weekly Forest School sessions throughout the whole year. We firmly believe that by engaging with the natural world, children in our early years gain confidence, develop important life skills, and build a strong foundation for lifelong learning and wellbeing.