Welcome to Year 1 of our 3-Year Rolling Curriculum 

In Year 1 of our rolling EYFS programme, we lay the foundation for a rich and engaging learning journey that supports the development of every child through play-based, hands-on experiences. Our carefully planned curriculum provides opportunities for exploration, creativity, and curiosity, aligned with the EYFS framework. This first year introduces key themes and skills that will be revisited and built upon over the three-year cycle, ensuring progression and continuity while remaining flexible to follow children's interests and developmental needs.

Butterflies — Themes:

• Autumn: All About Me · Traditional Tales · Autumn Nature
• Winter: Space · Feelings · Light & Dark
• Spring: Animals · Habitats · Spring
• Summer: Holidays · Festivals · Summer Fun

What this means for your child:

• Autumn: explore themselves through mirrors, photos, and gentle sensory activities. They enjoy listening to simple stories and songs, and exploring autumn leaves and natural textures in a hands-on way.
• Winter: begin to notice contrasts like light and dark, day and night, and develop early emotional awareness through songs, facial expressions, and simple role play.
• Spring: explore animals, plants, and habitats through sensory play, songs, and observing the world around them.
• Summer: experience holidays and festivals through songs, simple creative activities, water and sand play, and outdoor exploration.

At home: Share photos, read simple stories, sing songs, and explore outdoor textures and nature.

Busy Bees — Themes: 

• Autumn: All About Me · Traditional Tales · Autumn Nature
• Winter: Space · Feelings · Light & Dark
• Spring: Animals · Habitats · Spring
• Summer: Holidays · Festivals · Summer Fun

What this means for your child:

• Autumn: develop understanding of themselves and their families through role play, stories, and simple puppet activities. They collect autumn leaves, observe seasonal changes, and experiment with textures.
• Winter: explore space, light/dark, and their feelings through games, songs, and basic experiments. They also practice counting and noticing patterns in a playful way.
• Spring: investigate animals, minibeasts, and habitats through observation, imaginative play, and hands-on gardening or planting activities.
• Summer: engage in imaginative play around holidays, festivals, and summer activities, developing creativity, social skills, and curiosity.

At home: Encourage imaginative play, explore nature together, and share stories about animals, families, and festivals.

Red Squirrels — Year Themes: 

• Autumn: All About Me · Traditional Tales · Autumn Nature
• Winter: Space · Feelings · Light & Dark
• Spring: Animals · Habitats · Spring
• Summer: Holidays · Festivals · Summer Fun

What this means for your child:

• Autumn: reflect on themselves and their community through acting out traditional tales, discussing feelings, and observing seasonal changes outdoors.
• Winter: investigate space, day/night, light and dark, and emotions through storytelling, simple experiments, and structured play.
• Spring: explore animals and habitats, observe wildlife, and engage in small projects like garden planting or habitat creation.
• Summer: enjoy creative and collaborative summer activities, celebrating festivals, holidays, and outdoor play while developing independence and social confidence.

At home: Read and discuss stories, encourage curiosity about the natural world, and support creative and collaborative play.