EYFS
The early years foundation stage (EYFS) sets standards for the learning, development and care of your child from birth to 5 years old.
All schools and Ofsted-registered early years providers must follow the EYFS, including childminders, preschools, nurseries and school reception classes.
Areas of learning
Your child will mostly be taught through games and play.
Explains how and what your child will be learning to support their healthy development. Your child will be learning skills, acquiring new knowledge and demonstrating their understanding through 7 areas of learning and development. Children should mostly develop the 3 prime areas first.
These are:
• Communication and language;
• Physical development; and
• Personal, social and emotional development. These prime areas are those most essential for your child’s healthy development and future learning. As children grow, the prime areas will help them to develop skills in 4 specific areas.
These are: literacy, mathematics, understanding the world, and expressive arts and design. These 7 areas are used to plan your child’s learning and activities.
The professionals teaching and supporting your child ensure that the activities are suited to your child’s unique needs. The activities are flexible so that staff can follow your child's unique needs and interests. Children in the EYFS learn by playing and exploring, being active, and through creative and critical thinking which takes place both indoors and outside.
Assessments
Your child’s progress will be reviewed when they’re between 2 and 3 by an early years practitioner or health visitor.
Their class teacher will assess them at the end of the school year when they turn 5.
The assessment is based on classroom observation - your child will not be tested. It uses the early learning goals, which can be found in the early years framework.
The guidance we use is Development Matters 2023 alongside our own natural curriculum.
Guidance to your child’s learning and development
in the early years foundation stage https://www.eyalliance.org.uk/sites/default/files/what_to_expect_when._a_parents_guide.pdf
