--- title: "Early Years" url: "https://eastersideacademy.co.uk/parents/early-years" school: "Easterside Academy" --- # Early Years - 2 Year Old Provision - Nursery - Reception - Welcome - Planning - Learning Showcase ### 2 Year Old Room Staff ![](https://eastersideacademy.co.uk/images/06a8c63f4a896b1cdeeef496bbbcd2e3.png) Mrs V Butterfield ### Welcome We are thrilled to celebrate the incredible success of our new 2-Year-Old Provision at Easterside Academy! Since opening its doors in September 2026, our beautifully designed, nurturing environment has truly come to life. Our youngest learners have settled in brilliantly - building new friendships, exploring rich sensory play, and establishing vital foundations for their early learning. The feedback from families has been overwhelmingly positive, and we are so proud of how quickly this safe and stimulating space has become a vibrant hub of curiosity and growth. We are pleased to confirm that we accept both eligible funded 2-year-old places, providing families with access to 15 hours of free childcare per week during term time and paid places. Sessions are flexibly structured to fit your routine, with the choice of either a morning or afternoon session: - Morning Session: 8:45am – 11:45am - Afternoon Session: 12:15pm – 3:15pm Due to its popularity, places are filling up fast; however, we still have limited spaces available. If you would like your child to join our exciting early years journey, please get in touch with the school office today by calling 01642 273006 or collect an application from our main school office. [Embedded content](https://files.schudio.com/pdf/flipbook/?src=https%3A%2F%2Ffiles.schudio.com%2Feasterside-academy-2%2Ffiles%2Fflipbooks%2F2_years_long_term_plan.pdf) [Easterside - 2YO](https://plugins.flockler.com/embed/iframe/17f0326f40b09bcfa6fcdd9f924102c5/1a11ba9c20d024b090c8d467fec9be88) - Welcome - Planning - Learning Showcase ### Nursery Staff | ![](https://eastersideacademy.co.uk/images/tabs/5d767ba4df1b1c965442bb07ca9a2770.png) | ![](https://eastersideacademy.co.uk/images/tabs/8ba363c75252dad5354aa9901e33836c.png) | ![](https://eastersideacademy.co.uk/images/tabs/30eaf290b62c2b2d67a5655883932718.png) | |---|---|---| | Mrs Bazanek | Miss Taylor | Mrs Robinson | | Nursery Lead | Teaching Assistant | Teaching Assistant | ### Welcome to Nursery We’re so excited to welcome you and your little ones to our nurturing, creative, and caring environment. Within our Nursery at Easterside Academy, every child is encouraged to explore, play, and grow in a safe and stimulating space where curiosity is celebrated, and imaginations run free! Mrs Bazanek, Miss Taylor and Mrs Robinson are here to support your child’s early learning journey and make their first experiences of school both happy and meaningful. We can’t wait to learn, laugh, and grow together! ### Welcome to Early Years Booklet [Embedded content](https://files.schudio.com/pdf/flipbook/?src=https%3A%2F%2Ffiles.schudio.com%2Feasterside-academy-2%2Ffiles%2Fflipbooks%2FWelcome_to_Reception_1_%281%29.pdf) ### Nursery Documents What to expect in the Early Years 5.98 MB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/easterside-academy-2/files/documents/What-to-expect-in-the-EYFS-complete-FINAL-16.09-compressed_(1).pdf) 7 Areas of Learning 11.90 MB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/easterside-academy-2/files/documents/7_Areas_of_Learning_Website_(1).pdf) Getting Ready for Nursery 58 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/easterside-academy-2/files/documents/t-tp-2550304c-getting-ready-for-nursery-parent-and-carer-information-sheet-editable.pdf) ### Early Years Policies Nursery Admissions Policy 476 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/easterside-academy-2/files/documents/Nursery_Admission_Policy_2-4_year_old_New_Sept_26.docx) Safe Sleep Policy 781 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/easterside-academy-2/files/documents/Safe_Sleep_Policy_(1).docx) Intimate Care Policy 784 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/easterside-academy-2/files/documents/Intimate_Care_Policy_2026_27.docx) Early Years Policy 774 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/easterside-academy-2/files/documents/Early_Years_Policy_(1).docx) [Embedded content](https://files.schudio.com/pdf/flipbook/?src=https%3A%2F%2Ffiles.schudio.com%2Feasterside-academy-2%2Ffiles%2Fflipbooks%2FLong_term_plan_Nursery_%281%29.pdf) [Embedded content](https://plugins.flockler.com/embed/iframe/17f0326f40b09bcfa6fcdd9f924102c5/19999a8585100974dd3a5bbcabbb354d) ### - Welcome - Planning - Learning Showcase ### Reception Staff | ![](https://eastersideacademy.co.uk/images/tabs/63eac4b80e49095b5f25734fc46f7037.png) | ![](https://eastersideacademy.co.uk/images/sc_pic.png) | ![](https://eastersideacademy.co.uk/images/e249be608c3d881b4356dcc3c77c610c.jpg) | ![](https://eastersideacademy.co.uk/images/541830ba4579bbed27355ed5b6e141bd.jpg) | |---|---|---|---| | Mrs Sykes Early Years Leader | Mr Carroll Reception / Year 1 Teacher | Miss Westwood Teaching Assistant | Miss Fleming Teaching Assistant | ### Welcome to Reception If you're a parent, carer or new pupil, here's what you can expect in Reception: - A warm, caring environment where your child will feel safe and supported. - Exciting learning through play, exploration and creativity. - Foundations in phonics, maths and communication to help every child thrive. - Close partnerships with families to support learning at home and at school. Mrs Sykes, Mrs Robinson, Miss Westwood and Miss Fleming are here to support the learning, development and well-being of children in Reception by each acting as a Key Person for a small group of pupils. The Key Person ensures that each child's care is tailored to meet their individual needs and helps them to feel safe, secure and valued. Staff are available before and after school if you have any questions and we look forward to working in partnership with you and your children. ### Welcome to Early Years Booklet [Embedded content](https://files.schudio.com/pdf/flipbook/?src=https%3A%2F%2Ffiles.schudio.com%2Feasterside-academy-2%2Ffiles%2Fflipbooks%2FWelcome_to_Reception_1_%281%29.pdf) ### Reception Documents 7 Areas of Learning 11.90 MB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/easterside-academy-2/files/documents/7_Areas_of_Learning_Website.pdf) What to expect in the Early Years Foundation Stage 5.98 MB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/easterside-academy-2/files/documents/What-to-expect-in-the-EYFS-complete-FINAL-16.09-compressed.pdf) ### Starting Reception [Embedded content](https://files.schudio.com/pdf/flipbook/?src=https%3A%2F%2Ffiles.schudio.com%2Feasterside-academy-2%2Ffiles%2Fdocuments%2FStarting-Reception%283%29.pdf) ### Early Years Policies Nursery Admissions Policy 476 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/easterside-academy-2/files/documents/Nursery_Admission_Policy_2-4_year_old_New_Sept_26.docx) Safe Sleep Policy 781 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/easterside-academy-2/files/documents/Safe_Sleep_Policy_(1).docx) Intimate Care Policy 784 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/easterside-academy-2/files/documents/Intimate_Care_Policy_2026_27.docx) Early Years Policy 774 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/easterside-academy-2/files/documents/Early_Years_Policy_(1).docx) [Embedded content](https://files.schudio.com/pdf/flipbook/?src=https%3A%2F%2Ffiles.schudio.com%2Feasterside-academy-2%2Ffiles%2Fflipbooks%2FReception_long_term_plan_%283%29.pdf) [Embedded content](https://plugins.flockler.com/embed/iframe/17f0326f40b09bcfa6fcdd9f924102c5/19999a8f5200f313c7bca088a843a163) ### Parents & Carers - [Attendance](https://eastersideacademy.co.uk/parents/attendance) - [Class Dojo](https://eastersideacademy.co.uk/parents/classdojo) - [Early Years](https://eastersideacademy.co.uk/parents/early-years) - [MyChildAtSchool](https://eastersideacademy.co.uk/parents/mychildatschool) - [National Curriculum Assessments](https://eastersideacademy.co.uk/Parents/national-curriculum-assessments) - [Parental Engagement ](https://eastersideacademy.co.uk/Parents/parental-engagement) - [School Day](https://eastersideacademy.co.uk/Parents/our-school-day) - [School Meals](https://eastersideacademy.co.uk/parents/school-meals) - [School Rules](https://eastersideacademy.co.uk/Parents/school-rules) - [School Uniform](https://eastersideacademy.co.uk/Parents/uniform) - [School Nursing Service](https://eastersideacademy.co.uk/Parents/school-nursing-service) - [Term Dates](https://eastersideacademy.co.uk/termdates) - [Wraparound Provision](https://eastersideacademy.co.uk/Parents/wrap-around-provision) - [Extra-curricular Activities ](https://eastersideacademy.co.uk/curriculum/personal-development-and-wellbeing/extra-curricular-activities) - [Data Protection and Privacy Notices](https://eastersideacademy.co.uk/parents/data-protection-and-privacy-notices) ![Easterside Academy](https://files.schudio.com/easterside-academy-2/images/logo/Easterside-Logo(1).png) ### Easterside Academy Erith Grove Easterside Middlesbrough TS4 3RG 01642 273006 © Copyright 2026 Easterside Academy School & Trust Websites by [ ![Schudio logo](https://eastersideacademy.co.uk/img/logo/light.png) ](https://www.schudio.com/)