 A Statutory Framework Setting the Standards of Learning, Development and Care for children from birth to five The four Themes of the EYFS are....

 Every child is an unique child who is constantly learning and can be resilient, capable, confident and self assured.

 Children learn to be strong and independent through positive relationships.

 Children learn and develop well in enabling environments, in which their experiences respond to individual needs and there is a strong partnership between practitioners and parents and carers.

 Children develop and learn in different ways. The framework covers the education and care of all children in early years provision, including children with special educational needs and disabilities.

 The organisation of learning resources both inside and outside

 To identify where the children are in their learning and what are the next steps.

 Planning adult led activities and resources which enable the children to make good progress.

 The EYFS curriculum is divided into 7 areas. The Three Prime Areas are...

 Making relationships  Self confidence and self-awareness  Managing feelings and behaviour

 Listening and attention  Understanding  Speaking

 Moving and handling  Health and self-care

 Reading - which includes Phonics Teaching (Read, Write, Inc.)  Writing

 A structured phonics programme used to teach reading and writing  Taught daily in smaller groups  Guided reading used to teach and apply reading skills

 Numbers  Shape, space and measure

 People and communities  The world  Technology

 Exploring and using media and Materials  Being imaginative

 Learning Journeys

Characteristics of Effective Learning Playing and Exploring – engagement Finding out and exploring Playing with what they know Being willing to ‘have a go’ Active Learning – motivation Being involved and concentrating Keep trying Enjoying achieving what they set out to do Creating & Thinking Critically - thinking Having their own ideas Making links Choosing ways to do things

 “Every child deserves the best possible start in life and support to fulfil their potential. A child’s experience in the early years has a major impact on their future life chances.”  (Statutory Framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage, DfES 2007 )