Pre-School - EYFS 2025 - 2026

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.

Summer term 2026
 
This term is packed with exciting learning inspired by the changing seasons and the world around us. As we move through spring and into summer, the children will explore seasonal changes, noticing what’s happening to plants, animals and the weather.
 
Using our Pathways to Write texts and Drawing Club, we’ll bring learning to life through high-quality stories that spark imagination, develop language and support early writing skills.
 
Our learning will include lots of hands-on experiences, from exploring life cycles and planting seeds, to discovering minibeasts and learning about life on the farm. We’ll also dive into fun, imaginative themes such as the seaside, under the sea, pirates and mermaids.
 
We’ll be making the most of our outdoor spaces and Forest School area, giving the children plenty of opportunities to learn through play, exploration and adventure.
 
As the term comes to a close, we’ll be focusing on “Moving On Up,” helping the children feel confident and excited about their transition into their next class. We’re also hoping to enjoy a special visit from The Storytent to make our learning even more magical.
 

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

 

Pre-School - EYFS: Events items

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Bank Holiday, by Mrs Smith

Prayer Meeting in school hall, by Mrs Smith

KS2 SATs, by Mrs Smith