EYFS
The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) at Merlin is fully integrated into the wider school; Reception (4-5 year olds), is part of the Lower School. Reception children have full access to the wider Merlin curriculum including specialist taught subjects. They learn indoors and outdoors and are given plenty of opportunity to explore the skills and knowledge learnt in the classroom independently, so as to develop and embed their learning while getting on with others, in a supportive, exciting and happy environment.
Through our carefully designed EYFS curriculum, children can develop their creativity, imagination, problem solving, motor skills, language, confidence and independence, social skills and self-regulation, wellbeing, and the ability to have a go! We are proud of the delicate balance struck between child initiated and adult led learning, allowing for a seamless transition into Year One.