Page 36 - Teaching and Learning Policy 2026

EYFS Curriculum Development at Green Gates Our Purpose and our Promise represent our
school ethos.
Our Purpose….
Promote Happiness; Discover Success; Achieve Excellence.

Mission Statement Our Promise…
To our children, our families and our community, we will be:
Inclusive
OUR OVER-ARCHING INTENT: We will aim to promote diversity and celebrate difference in a
school where everyone is unique.
To provide a broad, balanced and relevant Welcoming
curriculum which helps children acquire the As a member of our valued community, you will be welcomed
knowledge and skills to fully prepare them for with open arms into our school family.
the next stage of their education and their Nurturing
later life; We are a school that provides every child with compassion,
To provide first hand experiences which understanding and a safe place to grow.
develop natural curiosity and a love of learning; Passionate
To provide experiences and opportunities which We can give you a dedicated team of staff who will instill a love
ensures our children develop as confident, of learning through immersive experiences.
responsible citizens; Inspiring
To broaden pupils’ horizons through a range We will ignite your child’s curiosity and spark their imagination.
of Spiritual, Moral, Social and Cultural Curriculum Intent We are a school that really does go the extra mile for
opportunities which help to celebrate diversity; each and every one of our children.
To develop a sense of character and resilience
so that pupils overcome the challenges they
may encounter in later life.

We have thought about
how we overcome some
Barriers Identified of our children’s barriers
to learning through our
curriculum opportunities.

Long- term Overview

In nursery, children
follow a story based
curriculum where key
texts are used to guide
their learning.

In Reception, the
children have a new
topic each half term to
help guide their learning.