Teacher: Mrs Barnes
EYFS Framework Overview
Teaching and learning in the Reception Class at Swanton Morley VC Primary School follows the objectives set out in the New Early Years Foundation Statutory Framework which came into effect from 1st September 2021. Further information about the EYFS Framework can be found on the GOV.UK web site.
Below is a link to the Parent Guide to the New EYFS Framework:
Overview of EYFS Framework at Swanton Morley VC Primary School:
https://vimeo.com/435098748
The Reception Curriculum at Swanton Morley 
The majority of subject learning in reception is taught in cross-curricular themes through our ‘Learning Means The World’ curriculum’ (LMTW). The children will follow the ‘Explorers’ pathway through the 4Cs that this globally-focused curriculum is built around, the key themes being: Conflict, Communication, Culture and Conservation.
An overiew of the themes for reception can be downloaded below.
Communicating Your Child’s Learning Journey
We will be recording your child’s first year in school using the Tapestry online Learning Journey. Tapestry is a GDPR compliant company using secure servers in the UK to store data – further information regarding the security of the system is available on the Tapestry website. We will use Tapestry to record observations, comments and photos to show progress across the Early Years Foundation Stage and will compliment other forms of observing and assessing already in place. You will be able to access your child’s Learning Journey from a computer at https://tapestryjournal.com or by using the Tapestry app on mobile devices. You will only be able to access this by using your personal login, which will give you access to your child’s Learning Journey only. Updates, reminders, information and support for parents will be regularly posted onto Tapestry to keep you informed about our experiences in school.
Below is a link to the Tapestry User Guide for Parents:
Overview of EYFS Curriculum at Swanton Morley VC Primary School:
https://vimeo.com/435098748