Welcome to Autumn Term in Pre-School

We are excited to begin a fun-filled term of exploration and learning in Pre-school. Establishing strong relationships with our pupils and families is our priority at the beginning of their school journey.  During the year, we will support your child to ensure their emotional and academic needs are met daily. We will strive to ensure their first experience in education is both special and exciting, underpinned by memorable activities.  

Our aim is for your children to become confident learners and to carry their love of learning throughout their life.  

As well as following your unique children, their interests and what engages their learning, our curriculum will be inspired by our Summer Bookshelf filled with exciting, high-quality texts, helping children to develop our Character Traits:

Autumn Bookshelf

We also have a Supporting Bookshelf which recommends high-quality texts to parents that support your child’s learning. If you wish to borrow any from the library or buy one for a gift, here are some fantastic recommendations:

Autumn Learning at a Glance

Personal, Social and Emotional Development

To develop a sense of self and begin to see themselves as a valuable individual

Form relationships, understand empathy and emotions

Communicate confidently, collaborate and solve conflicts

Working collaboratively and co-operating with peers

Understand and make rules

Physical Development

Gross motor skills, using large muscle movements

Fine motor skills

Independence in self-care

Communication and Language

Practising listening skills

Enjoying books and stories

Understanding instructions

Expressing our needs and thoughts

Literacy

Enjoying books and stories

Creating marks

 Exploring rhyme

Mathematics

Subitising

Reciting numbers, counting and order number names

Making arrangements with shapes

Exploring position and space

Creating by combining shapes

Understanding the World

I am unique

People in our community

Understanding the world (different countries, cultures and traditions)

Expressive Arts and Design

Colours and self portraits

Imaginative pretend play

Meet the Pre-School Team

  • Mrs Stevenson – Class Teacher  
  • Miss Davies – Learning Support Assistant 
  • Miss Snelson – Learning Support Assistant 
  • Mrs Haris – Learning Support Assistant
  • Miss Tweedy – Learning Support Assistant

Important Information

  • Wellington boots and waterproof coats will be required daily for outdoor learning and are kept in your child’s own box in school.
  • Important information will be shared through our Weekly Newsletter
  • Mrs Stevenson will be available every day before and after school to discuss your child’s day, receive messages and celebrate successes.

As always, there will be lots of learning and exciting activities going on in Pre-School this term. Please speak to our admin team for access to the Pre-School Instagram feed @wps_preschool

You will receive personalised activation information from Tapestry to your registered email.