Foundation 2 is aimed at the 4+ age range and combines the early learning goals with the more formal learning of Key Stage 1 of the National Curriculum. A maximum of 16 places are available.
The Foundation years see a good balance of child-initiated play and child directed play,
alongside firm foundations in literacy and numeracy. The children work towards the
EYFS Foundation Profile, which is linked to the National Curriculum and
incorporates the six early learning goals:
1.
Personal, social and emotional development
2.
Communication, language and literacy
3.
Mathematical development
4.
Knowledge and understanding of the world
5.
Physical development
6.
Creative development
The
Foundation profile allows pupils to develop as individuals and move on to more formal learning
when they are ready. We always strive to bring out a child’s true
potential and make the school a place where children feel secure,
confident and happy. We teach them to develop a sense of achievement as
they learn the basic social and academic skills needed for their future.
Our
aim is to foster a family environment in which we can promote the ideals
of sharing, caring, politeness and consideration of others giving the
children the confidence to communicate with adults and other children in
standard play and academic learning.
The nursery grant is still applicable for some children dependant on their date of birth. Unfortunately because of the competitiveness of our fees we cannot give a sibling discount on Nursery/Foundation Fees; but a 10% sibling discount is applied when two children are in Foundation 2 and above.
Letters are sent to parents in January to Foundation 1 children to ascertain who would like to continue into Foundation 2 at St. Crispin’s. First priority will be given to those with older siblings in the school and to those who elected on first registering their child that the intention is to continue into our main school. At this point a further deposit of £125 becomes payable (unless this has already been received) to secure the place in our main school making the full deposit £250 again this deposit is non-returnable if the place is not taken up but is refunded at the end of your child’s stay at school as long as all fees have been paid and library books returned.
St Crispin's School Foundation Profile scores are amongst the top for Leicester City. These are available upon request.
Early
Years Ofsted Report 2011 – Category 'Good' across all criteria -
Ofsted Inspection report 2011