At Beechcroft St Paul’s, we want every child to be happy, confident and ready for the next stage of their learning. We build on each child’s starting point and help them develop strong foundations for school and life.

Our Learning Behaviours

We encourage our children to be learners who are:

• Confident and independent

• Curious and enthusiastic

• Kind and respectful

• Resilient and willing to try

• Good communicators

• Active and engaged

These behaviours support positive attitudes to learning from the very start.

Every Child is Unique

We know that children arrive with different experiences and needs. Our caring and experienced staff have high expectations for all children and support them to make good progress, whatever their starting point. Our aim is for children to become happy, capable learners who enjoy coming to school.

Learning Through Play

Children learn best through play. Our well-resourced Foundation Stage provides a stimulating and nurturing environment where children can explore, practise and consolidate their learning through adult-led activities and high-quality continuous provision. We believe every opportunity is a learning opportunity.

Our Curriculum

We follow the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum, offering a broad and balanced range of learning experiences.

Eden Nursery/Pre-School Curriculum Overview

Reception Class Curriculum Overview

Early Reading

Reading is a priority at Beechcroft St Paul’s. We encourage a love of books and stories and teach phonics using a clear, structured approach using the 'Sounds Write' approach. We place a strong emphasis on oracy, supporting children to talk confidently, listen carefully and speak in full sentences. This strong focus on language helps children develop early reading skills and prepares them well for the next stage of school.