EYFS (3-5)EYFS Curriculum

At Oakhyrst Grange, we believe every child deserves an extraordinary start to their education. Our bespoke, award winning Early Years Excellence curriculum has been thoughtfully developed to ignite curiosity, nurture confidence and lay the foundations for a lifetime of successful learning.

Drawing upon the Early Years Foundation Stage Development Matters, educational research and the latest understanding of child development, our curriculum blends academic ambition with the joy of childhood.

Learning follows a carefully sequenced journey, where each new concept builds naturally upon previous experiences. Children are encouraged to make connections, think deeply, solve problems and apply their understanding in meaningful ways. This approach develops secure knowledge while fostering independence, resilience and genuine enthusiasm.

Our curriculum extends far beyond reading, writing and mathematics. Communication, creativity, scientific enquiry, physical development, emotional wellbeing and an appreciation of the wider world are woven throughout every topic. Children explore through purposeful play, skilled adult teaching, practical investigations and memorable first-hand experiences that make learning exciting and meaningful.

A defining feature of our curriculum is the deliberate development of executive functioning skills. Children learn how to concentrate, organise their thinking, remember information, regulate their emotions, adapt to new challenges and persevere when tasks become difficult. Alongside these lifelong learning habits, we actively cultivate resilience, kindness, curiosity and independence—qualities that support success both in school and in life.

We understand every child is an individual, with their own learning needs and passions. Our early years specialist teachers ensure they provide a wide range of opportunities to benefit each and every child, with encouraging them to reach their potential at the heart of those choices.

Assessment is an integral part of everyday teaching. Through careful observation and professional expertise, our staff are able to tailor learning to support each child’s needs and requirements.

Enrichment is a cornerstone of our provision. Forest School sessions, cooking, outdoor exploration, creative arts, scientific investigations and hands-on projects bring learning to life, encouraging children to question, discover and create with confidence.

At Oakhyrst Grange, we are proud to offer an Early Years’ experience where every day is purposeful, every child is valued and every opportunity is designed to help children become the very best version of themselves.

Open Events

There is no better way to discover Oakhyrst Grange than by experiencing our school in person. Our Open Events give prospective families the opportunity to explore our beautiful school, meet our dedicated staff and pupils, and see first-hand what makes Oakhyrst such a special place to learn and grow.
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Open Day - Saturday 3rd October 9am-12pm & Thursday 24th October 9am-3pm

Join us for our next Open Day

Saturday 3rd October
9am-12pm

&

Thursday 24th October

9am-3pm

CONTACT US
office@oakhyrstgrangeschool.co.uk
01883 343344