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 Tuesday. 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 2 curriculum
This half term our learning theme will focus on Special People and Celebrations.
We will be exploring a range of celebrations including:
- Bonfire Night
- Diwali
- Remembrance Day
- Advent and Christmas
Children will continue learning about people who help us and will have opportunities to discuss different occupations and aspirations for the future.
This learning will be extended by exploring how people help us within our local community and the wider world. We will also investigate colour, light and change through celebrations such as Bonfire Night and Diwali.
In RE, children will be thinking about what it means for something to be special and exploring stories linked to different celebrations, including the Christmas story.
As Christmas approaches, there will be plenty of festive activities, crafts, singing and opportunities to celebrate together.
