Area Lead - Miss Dobinson

The early years foundation stage (EYFS) sets standards for the learning, development and care of your child from birth to 5 years old.

All schools and Ofsted-registered early years providers must follow the EYFS, including childminders, preschools, nurseries and school reception classes.

Your child will mostly be taught through games and play.

The areas of learning are:

• communication and language
• physical development
• personal, social and emotional development
• literacy
• mathematics
• understanding the world
• expressive arts and design

The EYFS framework:

• sets the standards that all early years providers must meet to ensure that children learn and develop well
• ensures children are kept healthy and safe
• ensures that children have the knowledge and skills they need to start school

At the end of Reception, children are assessed within 17 Early Learning Goals (ELGs). Children are scored either 1 - emerging or 2 - expected within these 17 areas. A list of the ELGs can be found in the ELG document on this page.

• Early Learning Goals.pdf

• Parents Guide to the Early Years Framework.pdf

• Fine Motor Skills - Top Tips.pdf
• Gross Motor Skills - Top Tips.pdf
• Guide to EYFS Reforms for Parents.pdf
• Supporting Children with Behaviour.pdf

Physical Development

Literacy

Mathematics

Understanding the World

Expressive Arts and Design