Pre-School (Acorns)

Pre-School

Children can start in our Pre-school class from the term after they have turned 3 years old. If you would like to enrol your child on our waiting list, please complete the expression of interest form below. Then email this expression of interest form to office@bottishamprimary.org

We would prefer you to complete this form electronically, but if you are unable to do this, please collect a form from the school office.

Mrs Claydon teaches the class on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. Miss Dilley leads the class on Fridays.

Teaching Assistants:

Mrs English, Mrs Daniel and Mrs Blanksby.

In Acorns Preschool Class we use the revised Development Matters to support the planning of our Early Years Curriculum. This curriculum is followed for children below five years old and is divided into seven areas of learning and development. These are in turn split into 3 prime areas and 4 specific areas;

Prime Areas

Personal, social and emotional development
Communication and language
Physical development

Specific Areas

Literacy
Maths
Understanding the world
Expressive arts and design

These areas of learning and development are used when observing, assessing and planning for children’s individual needs. Our curriculum supports children to gain new skills, confidence and independence. We encourage children to develop and succeed at their own pace through play, exploration, creativity and curiosity.

Acorns is part of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS). Children in Pre-school follow the EYFS curriculum, which is divided into 7 areas of learning

Areas of Learning:

In Early Years (Pre-school and Reception) the children’s creativity is extended through activities which support their developing curiosity.

Expressive Arts and Design	The children play, explore and share thoughts, ideas and feelings through art, music, movement, dance, imaginative and role-play activities.
Physical Development	The children can be active and interactive to improve their skills of coordination, control, manipulation and movement. They use all their senses to learn about the world around them.
Communication and Language	Together we learn to listen to one another, to use talk for communication and to build on our existing vocabulary.
Literacy	Through CLLD activities the children to develop their communication and early literacy skills.
Numeracy	PSRN activities encourage the children’s natural curiosity and help them to explore, enjoy, learn, practise and talk about Numeracy.
Understanding the World	The children make sense of the world by through the safe use of tools, creature encounters, exploration of the natural environment and real-life situations.
Personal, Social and Emotional Development	This area underpins the whole curriculum. The children are encouraged to develop a positive sense of themselves and others, respect, social skills and a desire to learn.

Downloads

Expression of Interest Form

Parent/Carer Declaration Form

How to complete the Parent/Carer Declaration Form

Bottisham Primary Pre-school Contract

A Parent's guide as to what to expect in the Early Years

Admission Form

Spring Term 2025 Newsletter

Spring Term 2025 Topic Web