EYFS: The Early Years Foundation Stage
Our EYFS curriculum is strongly influenced by our curriculum drivers: community, opportunity and creativity, where the outcome is a cohort of happy, independent, confident and determined learners who are able to communicate effectively; have the ability to think creatively and critically; enjoy sharing their thoughts and ideas with others; take risks and embrace new opportunities; and believe that anything is achievable. The children within our early years provision learn through a range of child initiated play-based opportunities as well as child-led, adult led and independent learning opportunities.
Early Years education focuses on seven areas of learning.
The prime areas of learning are:
CL Communication and Language
PD Physical Development
PSED Personal Social and Emotional Development
The specific areas of learning are:
L Literacy
M Mathematics
EAD Expressive Arts and Design
UW Understanding the World
There are four key principles which underpin our practice in EYFS at our school:
A Unique Child
We recognise that all children are different. We identify and celebrate their strengths and support their areas for development.
Positive Relationships
Our pupils interact well with each other and with the adults in the school.
We encourage parents to be involved with their child's education.
Enabling Environments
Our indoor and outdoor areas encourage exploration, investigation and independent learning. Our displays and resources are well maintained and reflect current learning.
Learning and Development
Pupils achieve well and make good progress from their starting points. Learning is playful, practical and purposeful and builds upon prior attainment. Our children enjoy coming to school.