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About Moorfield Early Years
âTeachers use their extensive knowledge of childrenâs learning and interests to maximise learning potential⌠Children are afforded rich opportunities to initiate ideas and activities, supporting lifelong learning.â (Moderation report)
HomeâSchool Partnership
Strong communication between home and school is fundamental to each childâs success. We operate an open-door policy and offer meetings throughout the year to discuss progress and development.
We use an online learning journal to record observations linked to the EYFS curriculum, which is shared with parents. Families are warmly encouraged to contribute their own observations from home, creating a meaningful partnership in each childâs learning journey.
âThank you for my childâs learning profile â it is such a wonderful insight into school life. They look to have so much fun while they are learning!â (Parent comment)
Our Unique Approach to Play
Everything at Moorfield begins with a strong image of the child â competent, capable and full of potential. As playful adults, we work alongside children, responding to their interests and giving them the time and space to deepen their thinking.
We:
- Encourage curiosity and wonder through hands-on exploration
- Build strong, reciprocal relationships through shared learning
- Step back to allow children to think critically, make mistakes and self-correct
- Create a natural, fluid environment filled with beauty, light and open-ended materials
- Promote respect, listening and child-led conflict resolution
High-quality interactions between staff and children foster resilience, collaboration, creativity and perseverance.
Exceptional Outcomes
Our child-led, carefully nurtured approach translates into outstanding results. In 2024â25, 100% of our Reception children achieved the expected level at the end of the Early Years Foundation Stage. This compares favourably with national figures for the Good Level of Development, reflecting the exceptional quality of teaching, learning and care within our Early Years setting.
Pastoral Care and Wellbeing
Pastoral care lies at the heart of our Early Years provision. Each childâs happiness and wellbeing underpin everything we do.
We know that children flourish when they feel safe, secure and valued. Wellbeing is closely supported, as it directly impacts involvement and progress. Staff model kindness, empathy and positive behaviour, helping children grow into confident individuals who value both community and individuality.
Children leave our Early Years brimming with confidence, independence and excitement for the adventures ahead.
Facilities
Our facilities are thoughtfully designed to support every area of learning and exploration, including:
- A beautifully planned indoor environment
- A secure outdoor space with open-ended resources and all-weather shelter
- Access to the wider school grounds for exploration and seasonal fun
- A mud kitchen for imaginative outdoor play
- An outdoor tipi and fire pit
- A large multi-purpose games pitch
Out and About
We make the most of our proximity to Ilkley Moor, exploring the Tarn, scrambling over rocks, searching for signs of the changing seasons and enjoying spontaneous outdoor adventures.
These real-world experiences enrich learning, spark curiosity and create lasting memories.