EYFS
The Early Years Foundation Stage
Nursery and Reception classes follow the Early Years Curriculum known as the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS). The curriculum tracks children's progress from birth until 5 years The EYFS has 7 Areas of Learning and Development which include 3 Prime areas and 4 Specific areas.
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Prime Areas of Learning |
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Communication and Language Development
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Personal Social and Emotional Development
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Physical Development
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Specific Areas of Learning |
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Literacy
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Mathematics
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Understanding of the world
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Expressive Arts and Design
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The Prime Areas of Learning support a child’s development of identity, empathy enable them to form positive relationships, communicate effectively and become effective members of society.
The Prime Areas of Learning are the fundamental building blocks to a child’s development and learning and without a strong foundation in these areas it can make it more challenging for children to further their development in the Specific Areas of Learning. Should it be identified that a child is showing a development delay in the prime areas then additional support maybe needed from outside professionals such as Speech and Language or Occupational Therapist.
All areas of development in the EYFS are delivered through play based activates using a wide range of resources and opportunities. These are planned using the children’s interests and the Characteristics of Effective Learning.
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Characteristics of effective learning |
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Playing and Exploring – Engagement |
Active Learning – Motivation |
Creating and thinking critically – Thinking |
Please use the link below for further information about the EYFS and how you can support your child's development and learning at home.
https://www.foundationyears.org.uk/files/2014/08/EYFS_Parents_Guide-amended.pdf
Learning in Reception
