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Mrs Lorna Cunningham 

Welcome to Pre-School; the home of the Pre-School Class! 

In EYFS, teacher led activities will be balanced with child initiated learning which will allow the staff to plan activities  around ideas such as animals, pirates, fairies, plants, superheroes, dinosaurs  and anything else that captures your child's imagination. The children access indoor and outdoor provision every day and can choose from a variety of  activities that best suit them or interest them the most. We operate as an EYFS unit which consists of both our Pre-School and Reception children working alongside one another. 

Mrs Cunningham will be teaching the children on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Mrs Daniela Pilliner will be teaching the children on Friday.

Spring term 2026

Our topic this term is Winter. We will be using our Pathways to Write text, A Walk in the Woods by Flora Martyn, to explore winter and seasonal changes.

Children will learn about winter animals, including why some animals like to sleep during the winter months, and will explore cold places such as the Arctic and Antarctica, comparing them to our own environment. We will make the most of our school grounds and Forest School area, bringing learning to life through outdoor experiences.

We will also be learning about Valentine’s Day, Chinese New Year and Shrove Tuesday. Through stories and activities, the children will learn that people celebrate special days in different ways, helping them to understand the wider world and learn about other cultures and traditions. We are also hoping to enjoy a special visit from The Storytent.

Pre-School PE Sessions

This year PE will be on a Wednesday and a Friday, please remember to wear trainers on those days!

EYFS Outdoor learning Session

This year outdoor learning will be on a Monday. Please remember to bring your Forest School base layers to school and ensure you have wellies and waterproofs (labelled) in a separate bag.

Early Essence Link - Early Essence

Please keep checking the Early Essence page for regular updates and photographs of your children! It will give you an insight into what they have been up to and their next steps.

Pre-School Phonics

Please refer to the “phonics” section of our website: Saighton C of E Primary School Phonics - ELS

Here you will find lots of useful resources to help support your child with their phonics journey.

ELS Phase 2 Pronunciation