EYFS
Thinking about joining us at Thythorn?
Please watch the video below for an introduction to our school:
About our EYFS
At Thythorn Field, we are a small (one class per year group) school. We offer a friendly and inclusive environment which encourages children to be the best version of themselves. We provide a vibrant and nurturing environment where our youngest learners can explore, create and grow through play. Our spacious, open-plan indoor area is designed to inspire curiosity, with dedicated spaces for painting, quiet play, dressing up and reading.
Beyond the classroom, children have exclusive access to a large outdoor area, including a wonderful woodland space perfect for adventure and discovery. Through hands-on experiences such as exploring nature, our children develop confidence, teamwork and a lifelong love for the outdoors.
Our immersive approach not only enriches learning but also fosters well-being and resilience. This strong foundation ensures our children thrive both personally and academically, achieving excellent results in a supportive and engaging setting.
Some of our amazing results this year!
77% of our EYFS children achieved a Good Level of Development
(compared to 69% locally and 67% nationally).
85.7% of our Year 1 children passed the Phonics Screen
(compared to 81.5%locally and 80.2% nationally).
Parent quote: Thythorn is the most incredible, inclusive school! We looked at loads of schools last year. Thythorn stood out by miles. Thythorn is more than just a school: it's a family. The most incredible, inclusive, supportive school that we were lucky enough to find.
What are we Learning?
In the Early Years, we follow the Early Years Educational Programmes and Development Matters documents in order to ensure that children progress towards the Good Level of Development at the end of the academic year. (Websites with links to these documents are below).
A lot of the learning that takes place in EYFS is through play and the children have access to both an indoor and outdoor classroom, selecting their own activities as well as working 1:1 or in groups with adults.
Please click below to access our Year plan to see what we are learning in EYFS. Please also catch up with us on Tapestry to see what we have been doing.
Year Plan EYFS
EYFS Framework - Early Learning Goals
Development Matters
The adults that work with us in our class are:
Class Teacher: Mrs Sam Brewster
Nursery Nurse: Mrs Timson
Lunchtime Supervisor:
Sports Coach : Mr Taylor / Mr Timperley (Monday afternoon)
Useful Class Information
PE day
Monday (Sports Coach)
Please ensure that your child comes to school in our PE uniform, including trainers.
Wellies
Please send your child to school with a pair of wellies (with their name on) so that we can still enjoy outdoor learning even when it is damp outside!
Ways to Support with Learning at Home
Please try to share a book with your child as often as possible (even 5 minutes a day if that is all you can manage) and record it in their reading diary.
Practise any phonics sounds which your child brings home.
Access Tapestry for ideas for learning at home.
Also click on the links below for activities for your child to do at home:
Twinkl GoUse the codes shared on Tapestry to access useful resources
Phonics PlayUse the username ThythornEYFS and the password thythorn to access some fun Phonics games
ICT GamesThere are lots of fun maths and literacy games on this website.
Top MarksMore fantastic games, just click on the Early Year age group
Are you looking for suitable reading material which is age-appropriate for your child, and possibly matches some of the topics we are learning about in class?