We love to celebrate every little success that the pupils achieve, and we especially look forward to Fridays when we recognise and highlight our shining stars of the week. Our Shining Stars are those pupils who have made progress in the following areas.
Self-Advocacy skills
Helpfulness and Kindness
Independence
New Experiences
Engagement and enjoyment
Exciting changes are happening in our Early Years department! We have recently moved to our new Suffolk Site, a space full of possibilities. As we continue to settle in, we are dedicated to enhancing our facilities and resources to create the very best experiences for our pupils.
Our goal is simple – to make school a place where our pupils are excited to go to each day! A place where learning is an adventure, where fun and discovery go hand and hand, and where every child has the opportunity and support to thrive in all areas. We’re excited for what’s ahead and have no doubt that our Early Years department will continue to flourish!
The team and I have the pleasure of welcoming our youngest pupils to the school as they begin their learning journey with us. Our focus is on building upon all the wonderful experiences they have at home—everything they do with their parents, the skills they have been working on, and the foundation they bring with them.
Our main aim, once the children arrive, is to develop trust with them, letting them know they are in a safe place. We prioritize building trusting relationships and providing meaningful experiences that are based on their strengths and interests. This allows us to tailor a curriculum that is completely bespoke and led by what motivates them the most.
We nurture their curiosity and explore different ways to engage them, focusing on early communication skills, establishing school routines, and developing emotional regulation.
This ensures they feel safe, happy, and ready to start learning.
At the heart of it all, it’s about creating a space where children know they are safe, building trust, and truly getting to know who they are—their unique talents, abilities, and strengths. The joy of this work lies in recognizing that every child is different and unique. Our job is to take the time to let them reveal who they are to us so that we can create a positive and fulfilling learning journey for each of them.
ALISON FRANKLIN
Head of Early Years Department
