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Early Years - Acorns Nursery & Reception

Acorns Nursery

Early Years Leader: Claire Rogers RogersCL@wps.org.uk

Nursery Teachers:

Mrs Griffin, Mon/Tues/Wed pm (griffina@wps.org.uk) & Mrs Gowland, Wed/Thurs/Fri (gowlandla@wps.org.uk

Nursery Practitioners:

Mrs Davies, Mrs Fry, Miss Palmer, Mrs Mayes 

Further Information about Acorns Nursery 

Starting school is a big milestone for both children and their families. In this section, you’ll find a collection of helpful guides designed to give you a clear picture of what life is like in our Early Years classrooms. From our approach to learning and play, to practical information about routines and enrichment opportunities, we hope these insights help you feel informed and excited about the journey ahead.

Acorns Welcome Guide for 25-26 

Parent Information for 24-25 

 

 Phonics
Information 
 

EYFS and KS1 Maths Workshop 

 

Early Years Curriculum

Acorns Christmas at WPS  

Outdoor Provision in EYFS

Reading in
EYFS
 

 

 

Reception

 Early Years Leader: Claire Rogers RogersCL@wps.org.uk

Apple Class Teacher: Mrs Rogers

Cherry Class Teacher: Mrs Brockwell

Reception TAs: Mrs McGuane, Miss Stroud, Miss Standford

 Further Information about Reception 

 Starting school is a big milestone for both children and their families. In this section, you’ll find a collection of helpful guides designed to give you a clear picture of what life is like in our Early Years classrooms. From our approach to learning and play, to practical information about routines and enrichment opportunities, we hope these insights help you feel informed and excited about the journey ahead.

Cherry Welcome Guide 25-26

Parent Information for 24-25  

 Phonics
Information 
 

EYFS and KS1 Maths Workshop 

Apple Welcome Guide 25-26

Reception Christmas at WPS  

Outdoor Provision in EYFS

Reading in
EYFS
 

Early Years Curriculum 

Read, Write Inc Words 

 

 

 

  

 

 

Our Curriculum Maps for 2024 - 2025 

At Woodmansterne, we run a two-year curriculum cycle in EYFS to provide a rich and varied learning experience for all children. This year, we are on Cycle 2, offering exciting topics and hands-on activities designed to inspire curiosity and support development across all areas of learning.

EYFS Curriculum Map Cycle 1 

EYFS Curriculum Map Cycle 2 

EYFS Progression of Skills

End of Year Expectations 

Nursery Phonics Skills Pencil Grip Skills Cutting Skills

Our Themes for 2025 - 2026

 Autumn 1

Magical Me

 

Autumn 2

Leaves, Lanterns and Lights 

Spring 1

Community Explorers

 

Spring 2

Hop, Hatch and Roar

 

Summer 1

Once Upon a Tale

 

Summer 2

Ocean Explorers