We follow the Statutory Early Years Foundation Stage Framework, which can be accessed here: EYFS Framework
Once we get to know the children and their starting points we plan appropriate learning experiences. Ongoing observation and assessment forms a huge part of the EYFS experience.
The EYFS curriculum is broken down into seven areas of learning and development. All areas of learning and development are important and inter-connected. Three areas are particularly crucial for igniting children’s curiosity and enthusiasm for learning, and for building their capacity to learn, form relationships and thrive.
These three areas, the prime areas, are:
There are four specific areas, through which the three prime areas are strengthened and applied.
The specific areas are:
Children in Reception learn by playing and exploring, being active, and through creative thinking. It is very important that children develop social skills, such as turn-taking, sharing and independence, which help them greatly in the next stages of their learning. During the day the children will take part in activities covering all aspects of The Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum, sometimes individually, in small groups or as a whole class. The curriculum will be taught both indoors and outdoors.