Early Years Foundation Stage
Welcome to the WIJPS Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS). EYFS provides children with the building blocks for positive, life‑long learning in a happy, active, exciting, fun and secure environment.
Our EYFS Ethos
EYFS is a very important part of your child’s school journey. It helps children get ready for school and prepares them for future learning and success. We provide a broad and balanced curriculum with teaching that is engaging, innovative and personalised to each child’s needs, in a high‑quality, stimulating and playful environment, supported by an adult in small groups.
Quick Facts
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Morning sessions 8:40–11:40 (Nursery) · Full day
8:40–15:30 (Reception)
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Lunch sessions 11:40–13:00 (£10) · School lunch £2.80
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Free milk until age five; then optional purchase
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Start points Nursery (any term post‑3rd birthday) · Reception (September after turning four)
From first steps to school‑ready
Follow the EYFS journey from age 3 to 5. Each milestone is designed to build confidence, curiosity and independence.
Age 3: Start Nursery
From the term after your child turns three, they can access 15 funded hours each week across five morning sessions.
Playful Foundations
Small‑group, adult‑supported activities focus on communication, personal development, early literacy and numeracy.
Lunch Sessions
Extend the morning with a friendly lunch club, 11:40–13:00. Session £10; optional school meal £2.80.
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Age 4: Reception
Apply via your local borough. The school day runs 8:40–15:30 (Fridays in winter to 13:30).
Healthy Habits
Universal infant free school meals (Reception–Year 2) and free milk until age five.
Ready for Year 1
Children leave EYFS confident, curious and ready for the next stage of learning.
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EYFS is a very important part of your child’s school journey. It helps children get ready for school and prepares them for future learning and success. We provide a broad and balanced curriculum with teaching that is engaging, innovative and personalised to each child’s needs, in a high‑quality, stimulating and playful environment, supported by an adult in small groups.
EYFS Overview
Our EYFS Ethos
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Government‑funded 15 hours per week from the term after a child turns three.
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Five morning sessions: 8:40–11:40.
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Admissions are handled directly by the school; pupils may join in any term.
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Optional Nursery Lunch Sessions daily 11:40–13:00 (£10 per session). School lunch available at £2.80 per meal.
Nursery
Reception
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Pupils start in September once they are four years old.
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Apply for Reception through your local borough (the school does not manage Reception admissions).
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School day: 8:40–15:30; on Fridays in winter to 13:30, in line with the rest of the school.
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Universal infant free school meals from Reception to the end of Year 2. Free milk until age five, then an option to purchase.