At Worsthorne Primary School, our EYFS curriculum is designed to nurture children who embody our vision of “Inquisitive Minds Shape Our World.” We believe that every child deserves a happy, nurturing and ambitious start to their education, where they feel safe, valued and inspired to learn.

Recognising that language is the foundation of all learning, we place Communication and Language at the heart of our curriculum. Through high-quality interactions, carefully chosen texts, rich vocabulary and the evidence-informed ShREC approach (Share Attention, Respond, Expand and Conversation), we develop confident communicators who can express their ideas, build positive relationships and engage successfully with the world around them.

Our curriculum is built around purposeful, play-based learning which encourages children to explore, investigate, question and problem-solve. We provide meaningful first-hand experiences that develop children’s knowledge, skills and understanding across all areas of learning while fostering independence, resilience, creativity and a lifelong love of learning.

We carefully sequence learning using the EYFS Statutory Framework and Development Matters guidance, ensuring children build secure foundations for future success. Our topic-based curriculum reflects children’s interests, developmental needs and the context of our local community, while promoting the Characteristics of Effective Learning: Playing and Exploring, Active Learning, and Creating and Thinking Critically.

We are committed to ensuring that every child, regardless of their starting point, makes strong progress and develops the confidence, curiosity, vocabulary and skills needed to flourish in Key Stage 1 and beyond. Above all, we want our children to leave the Early Years as capable, enthusiastic learners who are ready to shape their world.