The EYFS is the curriculum for 5 year olds and under.

In the Foundation Stage, staff work collaboratively to ensure that all children are provided with equal opportunities to learn and thrive. Daily phonics sessions are delivered and adapted to meet the individual needs of pupils where necessary. Children’s learning is further supported through a themed, cross-curricular approach, which follows a clear learning journey aligned with the wider school curriculum. This thoughtful planning process enables us to meet the needs of every child and support their development at an appropriate and engaging level.

There are three prime areas of learning:

Communication and Language

This includes:

• Speaking
• Listening
• Understanding

Physical Development

This includes:

• Gross and fine motor skills
• Using malleable materials
• Mark making
• Putting on shoes and coats
• PE (which includes being able to get themselves changed)
• Dance
• Outdoor play
• Pencil control

Personal Social and Emotional Development

This includes:

• Making friends
• Learning rules
• Learning daily routines
• Learning about and respecting other cultures
• Understanding boundaries
• Making relationships with adults

The prime areas run alongside all learning.

There are also four specific areas of learning:

Literacy

This includes:

• Phonics
• Reading
• Writing

Mathematics

This includes:

• Counting
• Understanding numbers
• Calculation
• Shape
• Pattern
• Problem solving
• Measuring

Understanding of the World

This includes:

• Exploring
• Investigating
• Learning about other cultures, places, things that happened in the past and living things
• ICT
• Constructing
• Educational visits
• Outdoor area

Expressive Art and Design

This includes:

• Role play
• Art
• Painting
• Drawing
• Dance
• Music
• Singing
• Story
• Imagination

All areas of learning are reflected during inside and outside activities.

The children are assessed against an early learning goal in each of these areas throughout the year.