Within both our settings we follow the EYFS - 

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What is the EYFS Framework – why do we have one?

The EYFS Framework exists to support all professionals working in the EYFS to help your child, and was developed with a number of early year’s experts and parents. In 2012 the framework was revised to make it clearer and easier to use, with more focus on the things that matter most. This new framework also has a greater emphasis on your role in helping your child develop.

 

It sets out - 

• The legal welfare requirements that everyone registered to look after children must follow to keep your child safe and promote their welfare ·

• The 7 areas of learning and development which guide professionals’ engagement with your child’s play and activities as they learn new skills and knowledge ·

• Assessments that will tell you about your child’s progress through the EYFS · Expected levels that your child should reach at age 5, usually the end of the reception year; these expectations are called the “Early Learning Goals (ELGs)” Your child will be learning skills, acquiring new knowledge and demonstrating their understanding through 7 areas of learning and development.

• Children should mostly develop the 3 prime areas first.

 

Areas of Learning - 

 

These prime areas are those most essential for your child’s healthy development and future learning.

• Personal, Social and Emotional Development (PSED)

• Communication and Language Development (CAL)

• Physical Development (PD) 

 As children grow, the prime areas will help them to develop skills in 4 specific areas. These are:

• Literacy (LIT)

• Mathematics (MAT)

• Understanding the World (UW)

• Expressive Arts and Design (EAD)

 

These 7 areas are used to plan your child’s learning and activities. The professionals teaching and supporting your child will make sure that the activities are suited to your child’s unique needs. This is a little bit like a curriculum in primary and secondary schools, but it's suitable for very young children, and it's designed to be really flexible so that staff can follow your child's unique needs and interests. Children in the EYFS learn by playing and exploring, being active, and through creative and indoors and outdoors play.