EYFS Curriculum

EYFS Curriculum

Our delivery of the EYFS curriculum takes into consideration the individual needs of every child, encouraging them to learn through play while they grow at their own pace. Opportunities for learning through play are carefully planned with an emphasis on activities that are relevant and motivating for each child. Our qualified teachers support children’s learning through planned play experiences, while extending and developing their spontaneous play through gentle guidance.

There are seven areas of learning that shape the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework. All areas of learning and development are important and inter-connected. Three areas, the prime areas, are particularly crucial for igniting children’s curiosity.

The prime areas are made up of the following:

Communication and Language Development:

  • Provide a rich and varied language environment
  • Build confidence and skills in listening and speaking
  • Instil a love of stories and books (a skill for future reading)

Physical Development:

  • Provide opportunities to be active and interactive
  • Activities that build coordination, control, and movement skills
  • Focus on the importance of physical activity and healthy food choices

Personal, Social and Emotional Development:

  • Develop confidence and a positive sense of self
  • Form positive, respect-filled relationships with others
  • Learn how to manage own feelings
  • Understand appropriate behaviour in group

As your child grows, we ensure that the three prime areas are strengthened and applied to support your child in the four specific areas, which include the following:

Literacy:

  • Encourage children to link sounds and letters and to begin to read and write
  • Access to a wide range of reading materials including picture books, fiction and reference books

Mathematics:

  • Develop and improve skills in counting, understanding, and using numbers, as well as calculating simple addition and subtraction problems
  • Learn to describe shapes, spaces, and measurements

Understanding the World:

  • Make sense of the world by exploring, observing, and finding out about people, places, technology, and the environment
  • Form a foundation for science, design and technology, geography, history, and ICT (for future schooling)

Expressive Arts and Design:

  • Explore and play with a wide range of media and materials
  • Opportunities to share thoughts, ideas and feelings through a variety of activities in art, music, movement, dance, role-play, and design and technology