Carclaze Community Primary School
Proud to be a part of Cornwall Education Learning Trust
Starting school
Starting school is a big step for both children and their families. It’s natural to feel a mix of excitement and nerves as this new chapter begins. At our school, we understand how important this transition is, and we’re here to make it as positive and smooth as possible.
From the very first day, we aim to create a welcoming, supportive environment where every child feels safe, valued, and ready to learn. Our team works closely with parents and carers to help each child settle in happily and confidently, building strong foundations for their learning journey ahead.
Our learning environment
Our early years learning environment has been designed to inspire, delight and create intrigue, both inside and outside.
The environment is carefully crafted around the children to provide them the opportunity to follow their own interests, rehearse taught skills and deepen existing knowledge through challenge.
The classrooms are positive and nurturing. They are where your child will feel confident to tackle challenges and will not be afraid of making mistakes.
Your child will have the opportunity to flow between the two classrooms and outdoor area, allowing them to access multiple areas. These include a reading area, writing station, maths area, roleplay, construction, small world area, creative, investigation and physical stations.
The outdoor area has a natural feel and will encourage your child to explore their learning focuses in a practical and tactile way. For many children, these are the environments to stimulate their learning growth and development.
We place a huge importance on the benefits of physical activity with young children and how the outdoor environment can support physical and also emotional wellbeing for many.
Meet our EYFS team
Mrs Lindsey Dash
Polkerris Class Teacher, EYFS Lead
I would like to wish you all a very warm welcome to Carclaze School and introduce myself as Early Years Lead and Polkerris class teacher. My name is Mrs Dash and for around ten years I have been teaching and leading within Reception and Year 1 classes in the South West. I have always been keen to support our younger children on their learning journey and have a particular drive to ensure that children from the clay area have high ambitions for themselves and strive to reach their goals.
Mrs Lou May
Polkerris Class Teacher
I am Mrs May and have I have worked at Carclaze for over 20 years. Many of those years have been spent teaching in Early Years. I absolutely love the challenge of inspiring our youngest learners to embrace their love for learning and to nurture their individual strengths and curiosity. It is always so rewarding to watch their learning journey as they progress through the years here at Carclaze.
Mrs Lisa Philp
Charlestown Class Teacher
I would like to introduce myself to you all. My name is Mrs Philp and I have been teaching Foundation Stage at Carclaze for the past 14 years. I have always been passionate about giving children a strong start in their journey through Carclaze School and it is a joy seeing them leave Year 6 as confident, independent and resilient individuals.
Ready, steady, school!
Parents and carers have an important part to play in preparing their children for school. If parents and carers feel positive about their child starting school, this will quickly translate to their child.
There are a few things that can make your child’s transition into school a little easier. Below you will find key transition dates that will help them build relationships with staff and become more familiar with the school environment.
You will also find some guidance about ways to prepare and support your child in the build up to September.
If you have queries or worries about your child starting school, do not hesitate to contact us. A member of our early years team will be happy to support you and your child. We want to ensure that the move to Carclaze Community Primary School is an exciting and positive experience for every child.