The best Early Years Education is based on the understanding that whilst children are playing, they are learning.  During your child’s day there will be a mixture of adult-initiated, child-initiated and adult-supported activities as well as whole class, small group and individual activities and lots of play! Children in the EYFS need opportunities to play, explore, experiment and learn in both the indoor and outdoor environments. Our Curriculum maps are on the School Website.

The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) is based on seven areas of learning and underpinned by three characteristics of effective learning.

The seven areas of learning are: Prime areas - Personal, Social & Emotional Development, Communication & Language and Physical Development. Specific areas – Literacy, Maths, Understanding the World, Expressive Art & Design.

The three characteristics of effective learning are: Playing and exploring; active learning; creating and thinking critically.

Each learning area has a number of stages which children work through; with the Early Learning Goals being the end of year assessment in Reception.