EYFS 2025 - 2026

Welcome to Foundation Stage!

Welcome back to a brand new school year in Early Years at Abbott and a very warm welcome to all of our new Nursery and Reception families. We are so excited to begin this journey together and can’t wait to see the children grow and flourish over the year ahead.

This half term, our main focus is on settling in and getting to know one another. We will be spending time helping the children to build friendships, explore their new environment and become familiar with our daily routines. Learning how to find their way around the classroom, remembering where things belong and understanding the flow of the day all help to give children a sense of security and confidence.

We will also be encouraging lots of opportunities for play and exploration, both indoors and outdoors. Through role play, games, songs and shared activities, the children will begin to develop important social skills such as sharing, taking turns and working together. Our aim is to create a safe and supportive environment where every child feels happy, valued and ready to join in.

As the children settle, we will be celebrating their interests, achievements and unique personalities, making sure each child feels proud of what they can do. We look forward to a half term full of fun, laughter and new experiences as we start this exciting chapter together.

Thank you, as always, for your continued support.

If you have any questions, please email us:

e.ilic@abbott.manchester.sch.uk - EYFS Lead

r.peters@abbott.manchester.sch.uk - Nursery Teacher

m.cordwell@abbott.manchester.sch.uk - Reception Teacher