Foundation Stage (FS2) 

Welcome to Foundation Stage (FS2); the team is made up of Miss Sidebottom, Miss Gamble, Mrs Grainger, Mrs Gregory, Mrs Cuckson, Miss McBlane, Mrs Skevington and Miss Yeoman.

We have 60 children split into two classes for registration and P.E. For the rest of the time we mix together in our large inside space made up of three rooms and our amazing outside area which is accessed through doors in the classroom. The children learn through a ‘free flow’, play based curriculum with a range of child initiated and adult-led activities taking place both inside and out.

By focusing on the three prime areas of learning we can ignite children’s curiosity and enthusiasm for learning, building their capacity to learn, form relationships with both adults and peers and thrive in a caring, fun and happy environment.

Every week, the children are encouraged to complete four challenges to create their own rainbow! These are activities to promote independent skills and to ensure that the children are accessing all areas of continuous provision that is on offer.

The children have an on-line Tapestry Learning Journal which is used to record photos, observations and comments in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage, to build up a record of your child’s experiences during their time with us.  It is a wonderful way for parents to keep informed about their child’s learning instantly through email notifications.

Parents can add their own observations so we can gain an insight into their child’s interests and achievements outside of school, which can provoke some lovely discussions.

FS2 Team

EYFS Transition Booklet 2024

FS2 Spring Term Curriculum Letter 2026

FS2 Personal Development Letter

FS2 Personal Development Winter 2026

FS2 Reading Record Guidance Spring 2026

Teaching and Learning Policy September 2023

FS2 Recommended Reading List for Equality and Diversity (scroll down and use the filters on the left)

Reception Baseline Assessment Information 2025

FS2-KS1-LKS2-UKS2 Curriculum Overviews 2023

FS2 means Foundation Stage Two; KS1 means Key Stage One (Y1 and Y2); LKS2 means Lower Key Stage Two (Y3 and Y4); UKS2 means Upper Key Stage Two (Y5 and Y6)

* If you are unable to print these documents at home and require a copy, please speak to your child's class teacher.

Phonics for FS2 Parents/Carers

Reading at Markeaton Primary School

Twitter Policy Revised March 2021

The EYFS Profile a Guide for Parents and Carers

Please visit our Dates For Your Diary page for information regarding upcoming trips and activities for FS2