Armfield Academy is a new school that opened in September 2018, built on the site of the former Arnold School, which was established in the late 1800s. The academy was named in honor of Blackpool FC legend and former Arnold pupil, Jimmy Armfield, and is run by the Fylde Coast Academy Trust (FCAT). The new building was created to replace the outdated Arnold School facilities, aiming to provide a better learning environment for young people on the Fylde Coast.
ARMFIELD NURSERY PRE-SCHOOL
The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) applies to children from birth to the end of their reception year. The Academy’s Early Years Foundation Stage accommodates children from the age of 3 to 5. At Armfield Academy we have a 26 place Nursery with 26 sessional places (places are offered am/pm or full days) and comprise of the following:
Mornings – 8.45am – 11.45am
Afternoon – 12.15pm – 3.15pm
Full days – 8.45am – 3.15pm
The Nursery curriculum has been developed to ensure that children experience a varied and interesting environment for them to explore, grow and learn. Led often by the children’s interests the nursery is a hub of activity where the children are eager to try new learning experiences in a safe and happy environment. Personalised learning targets ensure that the setting meets the needs of all the pupils. Each half term we plan around an overarching theme that enables the children to build on their own personal experiences whilst providing new learning to take place. The curriculum takes into account each child’s individual stage of development and allows staff to plan for the next steps in their learning. The Characteristics of Effective Learning and the Prime and Specific Areas of Learning and Development are all interconnected. Learning and Development is categorised into three prime areas of learning:
• Communication and Language: Listening, Attention, Understanding and Speaking
• Physical Development: Gross Motor Skills and Fine Motor Skills
• Personal, Social and Emotional Development: Self-Regulation, Managing Self and Building Relationships.
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