School Organisation
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School Organisation
The Vaynor First School is a Community School with places for 84 children in each of the five year groups from YR to Y4. Each year group has 3 classes so the maximum class size is generally 28 pupils. However, due to the number of applications in 2009 Worcestershire County Council did raise this to 30 pupils, just for that year. Class sizes are balanced across a year group. Some reorganisation of classes across a year group may take place at the end of Reception should we feel the balance is not quite right as we have got to know the characteristics of the class. However, children play together outside and learn together within a year group so this will not unduly phase the children, moreover this will always be done with pairs of friendships in mind so that children's emotional needs are addressed.
There are three Key Stages:
Key Stage | Age group | Year Group | Usual reference in school communications |
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Early Years Foundation Stage | 4/5 year olds | Reception | YR |
Key Stage One | 5/6 year olds | Year One | Y1 |
6/7 year olds | Year Two | Y2 | |
Key Stage Two | 7/8 year olds | Year Three | Y3 |
8/9 years old | Year Four | Y4 |