Early Years Foundation Stage

What is the Early Years Foundation Stage? The EYFS is a play based framework that acknowledges that every child is unique and that they develop and learn at different rates and in different ways. Play is at the heart of the EYFS.

Why is play important? Children learn best when they are playing and having fun! Play helps children to : Develop their imagination Develop their social, physical and creative skills Become happy confident learners Is there any better way to learn?

Play ranges from simple physical play with objects to more complex cognitive play. This involves more thinking and problem solving.

When is an activity a play activity?

The Early Years Curriculum Communication & Language Development Physical Development Personal, Social and Emotional Development Literacy Development Maths Development Understanding the World Expressive Arts & Design There are 3 prime areas and 4 specific areas

What does quality play look like in the EYFS?

The Learning Environment

Areas of Learning

Characteristics of Effective Learning Playing & Exploring Active Learning Creative & Critical Thinking

Dough Disco!

A parents guide to the curriculum

EYFS develops Independent Learning Teaching & Learning Child Initiated & Adult Directed Key Worker Groups Input Groups (Topic/Children’s interests) Phonics Talk for Writing Guided Reading Maths PE Music EYFS develops Independent Learning

How can you help your child? Talking Stories Play Reading Home Learning Activities

Early Essence

We aim to give your child the best start to their educational journey. The Foundation Stage builds the foundations for future learning and development. We aim to give your child the best start to their educational journey.