THE E.Y.F.S. CURRICULUM
The Early Years Foundation Stage Framework sets out the learning and development stages for children from birth to five years. The children learn across seven areas:
The Prime Areas
- Personal, Social and Emotional,
- Communication and Language
- Physical Development
The Specific Areas
- Literacy
- Maths
- Understanding the World
- Creative Arts and Design
Characteristics of Learning
The framework supports children’s learning and development through:
Playing and exploring, active learning, creating and thinking critically
Through these characteristics we aim to develop children into resilient, independent, enthusiastic learners who are willing to have a go, take risks and keep trying.
For further details please refer to: The Early Years Parent’s guide.
EYFS Documents
Reception Homework
Children are given weekly phonics and mathematics homework using the “Education City” online learning platform.
Once the children are familiar with a number of letter sounds and can blend them together, they are given reading books every week. Parents are asked to read with their children each night if possible.