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Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)

Children from birth to five years of age are in the Early Years Foundation Stage. This is recognised as a separate stage of learning. Laying the foundations for when children begin more formal education. There is an emphasis on learning through active play, with children encouraged to build on their individual needs and interests.

The aim of the EYFS is to ensure that all children under five in childcare benefit from a safe, secure and happy environment where they can play and develop, laying the foundation for success with the primary school curriculum.

The Early Years Foundation Stage consists of six areas of learning and development. Within each are there are a number of early learning goals which most of children will achieve by the end of the Early Years Foundation Stage.

Six EYFS Areas of Learning and Development

1 Personal, Social & Emotional Learning and Development (PSED)

This are is all about developing a positive sense of self and respect for others, social skills including dressing, undressing and washing, as well as having an enthusiasm for learning.

2 Knowledge & Understanding of the World (KUW)

Learning to make sense of the world, finding out about the natural environment, using tools and different materials to make things and exploring ICT.

3 Creative Development

Developing imagination and creativity in art, music, movement, dance, imaginative and role-play activities.

4 Problem Solving Reasoning & Numeracy

Developing a growing understanding of problem solving and numbers, through stories, songs, games and play. Children should become comfortable with numbers and use language such as ‘heavier than’ or ‘bigger’.

5 Communication, Language & Literacy (CLL)

Children develop confidence and competence in communicating, speaking and listening, listening to stories and beginning to read and write.

6 Physical Development

Children will be helped to develop skills of coordination, control, manipulation and movement and to understand the importance of a healthy diet and lifestyle.