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Early Years

Early Years

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The EYFS curriculum is organised into six areas of learning: personal, social and emotional development; communication, language and literacy; mathematical development; knowledge and understanding of the world; physical development; and creative development.

The EYFS applies to children from birth to the end of the Reception year based upon four principles:

  • A Unique Child
  • Positive Relationships
  • Enabling Environments
  • Learning and Development

The Characteristics of Effective Learning support these four principles and are a key part of our Early Years Curriculum. These are grouped into three categories:

  • Playing and Learning
  • Active Learning
  • Creating and Thinking Critically

All areas of learning and development are important and inter-connected.

There are three prime areas which are crucial for igniting children’s curiosity and enthusiasm for learning and for helping their capacity to learn.

  • Communication and Language
  • Physical Development
  • Personal, Social and Emotional Development

There are then four specific areas, through which the three prime areas are strengthened and applied.

  • Literacy
  • Mathematics
  • Understanding the World
  • Expressive Arts and Design

We will ensure that:

  • teaching and learning activities engage and motivate children to learn, and foster their curiosity and enthusiasm for learning
  • there are focused activities to support, develop and extend children’s learning at their own pace
  • children are given opportunities to develop their own ideas, thoughts and opinions about their play activities
  • activities are extended/modified according to what the children like/find tricky.
  • there are strong links between home and school
  • parental partnership in their children’s learning is recognised, valued and developed.

Follow the links to read the EYFS statutory framework and development matters:

  • EYFS Framework from 1 September 2014
  • Development Matters

Assessment in the EYFS is carried out through informal observations of the children participating in a range of activities and is recorded using Tapestry, an online learning journal. We also track pupil’s progress and attainment using Target Tracker.

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  • Early Years
  • SEND
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