At Bridgewater School in Worsley, children in the Early Years Foundation Stage benefit from a rich and inspiring curriculum that goes beyond the classroom. This family-focused independent school ensures that their youngest learners are taught by specialist teachers in Music, Physical Education and Forest School, giving them access to high-quality provision from the very start of their learning journey. These specialist sessions play a vital role in enhancing children’s daily experiences while fully supporting the seven areas of learning within the EYFS framework. Carefully planned and delivered by expert teaching staff, each lesson is designed to be engaging, purposeful and developmentally appropriate, ensuring that learning is both meaningful and enjoyable.
Through Music, children explore rhythm, melody and movement, developing early communication skills, confidence and creativity. Singing, listening and performing together fosters self-expression and supports language development, while also encouraging children to work cooperatively and take turns. PE sessions promote physical development, coordination and balance, while also nurturing resilience and perseverance. Being active learners helps children regulate their emotions, build positive relationships and develop a growing sense of independence. These sessions provide valuable opportunities for children to make decisions, set challenges for themselves and collaborate with others in a supportive environment.
Forest School experiences further enrich Bridgewater’s EYFS provision by allowing children to learn through exploration and discovery in a natural setting. Outdoor learning supports curiosity, problem-solving and risk assessment, while strengthening children’s connection to the world around them. Time spent outdoors encourages teamwork, imaginative play and a sense of responsibility, all of which contribute to children’s personal, social and emotional development.
Together, these specialist-led sessions ensure that the school’s EYFS children are not only well prepared for the next stage of their education, but are also confident, capable and enthusiastic learners. By offering a broad, balanced and inspiring curriculum from the earliest years, every child is given the opportunity to flourish and thrive.
