From The Head - Friday 23rd January 2026
In Pre School, the children have started exploring their topic “People Who Help Us in the Community. ” It is a topic which really helps to foster their curiosity, enthusiasm, and growing understanding of the world around them.
Through a range of activities and experiences, including stories, role play, discussions, and creative activities and visits from the police, fire service, medical professions and more, the children learn about the important roles played by various people. These experiences help our youngest pupils to understand how communities work and to recognise the kindness, care, and responsibility shown by those who help keep us safe and supported.
Role play is a powerful part of learning in Early Years. By dressing up, acting out real-life situations, and sharing their own experiences, children are developing language, confidence, and social skills, while also building empathy and respect for others. These activities form strong foundations for both academic learning and personal development.
Topics such as this also encourage children to think about how they can help others, whether by showing kindness, working together, or following rules. These small but important lessons are at the heart of Early Years education and reflect the values we strive to instil across the school.
Thank you to our Early Years team for creating such engaging and meaningful learning experiences, and to parents for supporting and reinforcing this learning at home. We look forward to seeing the children continue to grow in confidence and understanding as the topic develops, and who knows, inspire them for their future careers!
Enjoy this week's newsletter and have a wonderful weekend.
Julia Langford
Headteacher