Early Years Foundation Stage
At Swinemoor we want children to be happy, confident and to develop a real thirst for learning.
We provide them with a safe and stimulating environment in which to learn and explore and aim to foster children’s individual wants, needs and interests in order to enable them to get the most out of their experiences.
Children have lots of opportunities to facilitate their own learning through carefully resourced provision areas and adults support children through high quality interactions that challenge thinking and extend learning.
Through play-based learning and topics we endeavour to provide each child with a range of opportunities which stimulate their creativity and support their development based on their likes and interests.
We value the importance of the outdoor environment, including the school meadow, in order to enable children to develop their thinking, problem solving and collaborative working skills.
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“Very happy with everything the school does. Loved the Christmas plays – both of them.”
“The respect both pupils and staff have for one another shows all around the school. It’s a very happy place to be.”
“That each child’s needs are met, a great understanding (SEN)”
“All of the shows/ performances are so professional and we feel welcomed coming into school. I think the school instills confidence and high self esteem in pupils.”
“The school is very clean and staff well dressed. Its nice when visiting to see all the work on display and to hear the excellent comments from the kids about their day.”
“We really enjoy all the school performances that parents are invited to.”
” It’s a really good school with high standards and high achievers.”
“Keep encouraging sport such as football and netball..”
“Progress of the children and if and when necessary they are given extra help.”
“I love the fact that the children and staff love being there and are so proud of their school.”
“My daughter likes Swinemoor because she says ‘everyone is friendly’. I like it because all children are included and have the confidence to compete and challenge anyone.”
“Strong headteacher. Caring and intelligent teachers. Good curriculum. Good discipline.”
“I like everything about the school. My child has made excellent progress.”
“We like the fact that the children’s work/plays are able to be seen on the website and I think the teacher’s end of term videos are a great addition.”
“How the children progress and where necessary they are given help to achieve that progress.”
“Staff are welcoming and willing to help/listen. Child always seems happy.”
“I am impressed with the teaching at this school and pushing the kids into doing work they are capable of.”
“My daughter is making fantastic progress. The two performances I have seen have been excellent (Harvest and Christmas).”
“That the children are very proud of their work and teachers make sure they are rewarded.”
“Always giving our children a challenge. Always pushing them harder, not taking satisfactory, but aiming high!.”
“The fact they have a very modern approach to their teaching and the headmaster is very much involved and isn’t scared to get his hands dirty and interacts very well with all the staff and children.”
“Competitions that occur each half term.”
“The enthusiasm of the staff and the fact my child has been encouraged to learn whilst being allowed to progress at his own speed.”
” It’s a really good school with high achievers and high standards from the pupils. Very helpful if I’ve had a problem.”
“Teaching staff in Y 5/6 who really challenge the children and move them forward.”
“Since starting Swinemoor my son has come on in leaps and bounds and in just a short time. I am looking forward to the further progress.”
“The way that my child has improved 100% from last school.”
