The Reception Year at Garden Suburb Infant School 5th October 2017

What is the Early Years Foundation Stage? It is an outline of teaching and learning from birth to 60 months The final year of the EYFS is the Reception class of a primary school. It is based on the recognition that children learn best through play and active learning.

It is developed around 4 themes that underpin the EYFS 1 It is developed around 4 themes that underpin the EYFS 1. A unique Child 2. Positive Relationships 3. Enabling Environments 4. Learning and Development

Characteristics of effective learning: Playing and exploring Active learning Creating and thinking critically “These characteristics underpin learning and development across all areas and support the child to remain an effective and motivated learner.” (Development Matters in the EYFS : 4)

Learning Behaviours Whole school initiative Learning Behaviours are the crucial link between the way in which children learn and their social knowledge and behaviour. They are about ‘how’, and not ‘what’, the children learn. Each behaviour is represented by a character or ‘Learning Friend’. ‘Learning Behaviour’ displays can be found in classrooms and in the school foyer.

Inventive Ivy Reflective Rowan Resilient Rupert Co–operative Colin Independent Iris Resilient Rupert

Learning Behaviours Our aim is for the children to develop an understanding of how they learn and to be able to identify which attributes they already demonstrate and others they may need to develop. We therefore ensure that the children understand what is expected for each of these learning behaviours (their attributes). Children are encouraged to talk about and reflect on their own learning and staff are consistent with the language we use.

Learning Behaviours Opportunities are provided for the children to develop and practise these behaviours, through well designed activities across the whole curriculum i.e. carefully chosen stories, circle times, small group activities, assemblies. We celebrate success through:- - Verbal feedback Certificates Displays – including photos and child voice Stickers Sharing with parents  

Talks about what he is learning Reflective Rowan Talks about what he is learning Thinks about what he does Listens to others. Learns from his mistakes

Tries to solve tricky problems. Uses lots of different resources. Inventive Ivy Tries to solve tricky problems. Uses her imagination. Uses lots of different resources. Asks lots of questions.

Listens to the ideas of others. Knows that he can learn from others. Co–operative Colin Listens to the ideas of others. Takes turns and shares. Knows that he can learn from others. Likes to work with others.

Independent Iris Listens carefully to instructions. Always has a go and tries for herself. Takes care of herself and her environment. Knows what she needs to do.

Resilient Rupert Concentrates and ignores distractions. Keeps trying even when things are difficult. Has confidence in himself. Will try new things.

Area of Learning and Development Areas of learning… The foundation stage curriculum comprises 3 prime areas of learning and 4 specific areas… Area of Learning and Development Prime Areas Personal, Social & Emotional Development Physical Development Communication & Language Specific Areas Literacy Mathematics Understanding the World Expressive Arts and Designs

Personal, Social and Emotional Development Aspects Covered: Making Relationships Self-confidence & Self–awareness Managing feelings and behaviour

Physical Development Aspects covered: Moving and handling Health and self-care

Communication and Language Aspects Covered: Listening and attention Understanding Speaking

Literacy Aspects Covered: Reading Writing

Mathematics Aspects Covered: Numbers Shape, space and measure

Understanding the World Aspects Covered: People and communities The world Technology

Expressive Arts and Design Aspects Covered: Exploring and using media and materials Being imaginative

Recording and Assessment Tapestry is an online Learning Journal to securely record photos, videos, observations and comments in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum. It allows us to work with parents and carers to view work from school and build up a record of your child's experiences during their time with us as well as monitor development and learning. 

Practical Homework Weekly levelled reading books In addition to this, suggested practical learning experiences related to the topic

Video of child led learning

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