Belle Vue Primary School
New Starters September 2026
A big welcome to Belle Vue Primary school. This section of our website is for children starting school in September 2026.
We are really looking forward to welcoming you all and have provided some information that you should find useful in helping prepare you and your child for school.
What is the EYFS?
EYFS stands for the Early Years Foundation Stage and its standards support your child from birth to the end of their Reception year at school. These standards must be followed by all Ofsted registered childcare providers including teachers, childminders and nurseries. From September 2021 as a school we follow the Statutory EYFS Framework. To support us there are two non-statutory documents called Development Matters and Birth to 5 Matters which we use to support your child’s development. It enables us to see what they have achieved so far and what they need to learn next, so we can adapt our teaching accordingly and help your child reach their full potential.
Prime Areas | ||
Communication & Language | Physical Development | Personal, Social and Emotional Development |
Listening, Attention and Understanding | Gross Motor Skills | Managing Self |
Speaking | Fine Motor Skills | Building Relationships |
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| Self Regulation |
The Early Years Outcomes are split into 7 areas; 3 prime areas and 4 specific areas, which you can see above and below. Each area is defined by statements that are split into Age Related Expectations. By the end of Reception year children are expected to achieve the Early Learning Goals for each area of learning. You may find that your child doesn’t achieve these and this is nothing to worry about! Every child is unique and progresses at their own pace!
Specific Areas | |||
Literacy | Mathematics | Understanding the World | Expressive Arts and Design |
Comprehension | Number | Past and Present | Creating with Materials |
Word Reading | Numerical Patterns | People, Culture and Communities | Being Imaginative and Expressive |
Writing |
| The Natural World |
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As well as monitoring what your child learns, it’s also important that we understand how your child learns so that we can teach and support your child in a way that suits them best. This is where the Characteristics of Effective Learning come in. They are not split into age bands because they underpin all 7 areas of learning and development. Children who receive the right sort of support and encouragement during these early years, will be creative and adventurous learners.
Characteristics of Effective Learning | ||
Playing and exploring – engagement
Finding out and exploring
Playing with what they know
Being willing to “have a go” | Active learning – motivation
Being involved and concentrating
Keeping trying
Enjoying achieving what they set out to do | Creating and thinking critically – thinking
Having their own ideas
Making links
Choosing ways to do things |
What will my new school and classroom look like?
Being School Ready
School readiness is about everyday skills like communication, independence and confidence – not just uniforms or academic ability. This ‘Steps for School’ song by MC Grammar highlights the key skills needed to be school ready, from getting dressed and using the toilet to listening, speaking and following instructions.
Steps For School Song | @BestStartinLife + @MCGrammarTV 🎤 | Educational Rap Songs for Kids 🎵
The Best Start in Life website is full of useful information about how to prepare your child for school life.
Preparing for school - Best Start in Life
Our school rules
Our learning behaviours
