Early Years
Welcome to the Early Years Unit at Archibald!
From the moment your child arrives at our school they become part of our school family where we learn together and care for each other. Our staff are as committed to the welfare of the children as we are to academic achievement. We give our children time to explore and discover the wonder of things. Time to learn, laugh and play together. We offer opportunities for the to be immersed in nature and we ensure our unit is a place to feel at home. We create a relaxed and happy environment that is caring and supportive because we know that this kind of atmosphere makes children feel safe and helps them to develop confidence, self-esteem and respect for others whilst becoming more confident learners.
Our Early Years unit is the start of your child’s very special journey through school. What children experience and learn in the EYFS creates strong and lasting foundations on which to build in later life. That’s why we believe that it is essential that experiences are meaningful, engaging and of the highest quality in order to foster a love of learning. And we will be there, learning alongside them, every step of the way.
The Early Years Unit is always staffed by at least three teachers and three members of support staff. All of these members of staff are Key Workers and will be responsible for your children when they are in school. The staff work collaboratively to ensure all children are happy, safe and secure, and they plan activities which allow for consistency and continuity across all ages and abilities.
The Early Years team is led by Mrs. McNally.
Mrs. Ward is our SENCO and one of the Early Years teachers.
The staffing within EYFS are:
Nursery:
Mrs. Watson, Mrs. McNally
Miss Knaggs, Mrs. Hewitt and Mrs. Yule
Reception:
Class 1 – Miss Lightfoot, Mrs. McCullagh, Mr. Holman, Mrs. Conway and Mrs. Harrison
Class 2 – Mrs. Jones, Mrs. Storey, Miss Nicholson and Miss Davison
