Blue Swan
Caldecott Primary School, Abingdon
Foundation Stage
(Nursery and Reception) for children aged 3-5 years old.












The teaching staff in nursery and reception are: Barbara McDonald, Shirley Rouse, Liz Neighbour, Lorraine Hutt, Lynne Clarke, Marion Pinfold, Paula Lochrie, Leisa Clark, Claire Why and Alison Shenton.
In the Foundation Stage, the children get to grips with speaking and listening, singing and dancing, stories and counting. They'll be gaining all the basic skills that will get them off to a flying start when they reach Year 1.

The topics undertaken in the Foundation Stage are:

 
All About Me Materials Around Us
Playtime Out and About
Around my School On the Move

 

The children in the Foundation Stage go on a school trip during the Summer Term.

Children in Reception are expected to read with their parents/carers at home, and look for objects beginning with the sound of the week.

 

  Swans AM Liz Neighbour Swans PM Alison Shenton

  Robins Shirley Rouse Hens Barbara McDonald