Early Years Teacher

I’m pleased to share that I’ll be returning to @stchris_trust @StMattsAcademy to lead a 3-form entry intake- we’ll be welcoming up to 90 Reception children. This role is total dream job vibes. Huge thanks to everyone who’s supported me along the way. Here’s to the next chapter.

When you’re an early years teacher who is passionate about early maths… @ThinkingMaths @numberblocks @LRUK @NCETM @CODEMathsHub #earlyyears #mathsspecialist

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My new journey begins… this empty space is starting to look more like a classroom as the school moves from two form entry to three form entry. More updates to follow… #eyfs #provision #eyprovision #earlyyears #play #learn

I am pleased to share that I am now officially an LLME (Local Leader of Maths Education) with the @NCETM @CODEMathsHub. I’ve met some inspiring maths professionals throughout the mastery specialist programme: @ThinkingMaths and Liz Lambert , Helena Palmer 🩵🔢

♻️Eco-friendly classroom set up pending… setting up my new classroom. Recycling, Reusing and Reducing plastic sweet containers, ice cream tubs and second hand baskets from charity shops to set up and organise our early years classrooms. #provision #eyfs #ecofriendly

A heartfelt thank you to Ruth Pitt , who has been an absolute joy to work with. I’m also grateful to Julie Packer, an early years expert from whom I’ve learned so much. It’s been truly inspiring to work under the leadership of the exceptional Cheryl Brake - onto the next chapter

Best of luck in your new venture, @joevansstc. You’ll be greatly missed @stchris_trust . Your warm leadership touched many hearts, and I’ll especially miss your thoughtful gratitude notes in the post. Thank you for your kindness, support, and care-you’ll be hard to replace.🐝💛

Through our Plan for Change, we’ll get a record share of children school ready by 2028. Today is the start. We will: ✅ Set school readiness targets for councils ✅ Launch a new Reception year data tool ✅ Tailored plans to improve early outcomes

Recruitment for Mastering Number at Reception and KS1 is OPEN! 😊 And this year we're part of an exciting EEF trial! We do have spaces left but don't wait around, the application window will close soon. Ready to SIGN-UP? Start the process here; buff.ly/AFNfaPy

Today is National #EYTeacherDay! Thank you to all those brilliant and dedicated early years educators in settings of all shapes and sizes across the country. You are changing lives and giving children the best start in life👏.

Is your child starting Reception this September? Help them get the best start in life with these skills! The Starting Reception website offers expert advice to help your child thrive in their first year at school – part of our Plan for Change to give every child the best start.

I know it’s only spring… but my mum has been busy making me some autumnal leaves for September. So cute and beautiful, great for sorting and counting as well as learning about seasonal changes and colours. #autumnalcolours #autumn #leaves #earlymaths #count @NCETM @ThinkingMaths

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Forest school Fridays are back. I have really missed doing these sessions and it’s been great to get them up and running with the oldest nursery children working with reception at my new school. This week we are getting ready for spring. Caring for the beans that we planted,…

This afternoon I was lucky to attend Write Dance training with Plymouth learning partnership. I am looking forward to implementing this with our nursery children. @MAST_PLP

Forest school Fridays! Something we have implemented this year after training some of the staff during the autumn term. Over the last few weeks we have introduced the children to forest school. We have talked about the tools and campfire equipment. These first few weeks have been…

This term we are celebrating our Ofsted Good rating for the whole school including our Early Years provision. Is your child starting school in September 2025? Or maybe you are you looking for a nursery for your 2-4 year olds. Come and visit our provision to see what we have on…