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

 

In foundation stage we plan as a team to ensure we are providing all children with equal opportunities.  We teach phonics daily adapting for specific children where needed.  We also plan the rest of the children’s learning through a theme based approach.  This follows a learning journey which is in line with the rest of the school.  Our planning process enables us to meet the needs of every child and teach them at an appropriate 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 – getting changed too
• 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.