Welcome to our EYFS page
Teacher: Miss Clark
Class TA's: Miss Hennell, Mrs Height, Miss Ruby and Miss Palin
Welcome to our EYFS page — a warm, joyful window into the heart of early learning at Bardney. Here you’ll find all the key information you need as a parent, from routines and curriculum details to updates, guidance and helpful documents. You’ll also be able to see the exciting, meaningful and wonderfully rich learning that takes place every day in our classrooms and outdoor spaces. Our EYFS setting is a vibrant, nurturing environment where children thrive through play‑based, child‑led learning, developing curiosity, independence and a deep love of discovery. We are incredibly proud of the experiences we offer and the strong relationships we build with families. Visits are always welcome — we would love to show you our provision in action. To arrange a tour, please contact the school office at enquiries@bardney.lincs.sch.uk.
We are delighted to welcome children from 2 years old into our nurturing EYFS unit, where our youngest learners grow, play and flourish alongside Nursery and Reception children. Our mixed‑age approach creates a warm, family‑like atmosphere where children learn from one another, develop confidence and build strong social skills through shared play and exploration. To ensure the highest levels of care and safety, our 2‑year‑olds also benefit from their own dedicated indoor and outdoor learning spaces, thoughtfully designed to meet their developmental needs — including a calm, cosy sleep room for rest and comfort. It’s a truly wonderful early years environment: rich in play, full of joy, and shaped by caring relationships.
Parents guide - What to expect in EYFS
Your child's next steps
EYCC are pleased to share with you our new Parents’ Transition Support web page, designed to help families navigate the important transitions through early years and into school.
This dedicated page brings together a range of helpful resources, guidance, and practical tools to support parents and carers in preparing their children for their next step. It includes:
- Tips for supporting children emotionally and practically
- Information on what to expect during the transition
- Links to local and national resources
- Downloadable materials for families
🔗 Access the page here: Your child’s next steps – Starting nursery, preschool or a childminders - Lincolnshire County Council
Key information
- PE is every Tuesday led by JB Sport. Children are to come to school in their PE kits on this day as they no longer are getting changed at school. Please provide suitable sports shoes.
- Forest school is every Monday afernoon - All children need to be provided with spare clothes, including socks and wellies. We will be taking part in Forest school in all weathers so please make sure clothing is appropriate for the weather and clothes you do not mind getting muddy!
- Reading books will be changed every week. Please ensure all books are returned including the bedtime story books.
- Please can children bring their reading records and books everyday as we read with the children independentley in school.
Autumn 1 curriculum
In our first term, the children will spend lots of time settling in, building relationships and becoming confident with the routines and expectations of our EYFS unit. This is a gentle, supportive period where they get to know their new environment, make friends and feel secure with all the adults who will be helping them learn and grow. Our learning theme for the term is ‘All About Us’, where we explore our families, celebrate what makes each of us unique and begin to understand the different communities we belong to — at home, in school and beyond. Through play, conversation and meaningful experiences, children start to build a strong sense of identity and belonging, laying the foundations for a happy and successful year ahead.