Every child deserves the best possible start in life and the support that enables them to fulfill their potential. As we know, children develop quickly in the early years and a child’s experiences between birth and age five have a major impact on their future. Good parenting and high-quality early learning together provide the foundation children need to make the most of their abilities and talents as they grow up.
The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) sets the standard that all early years' providers must meet to ensure that children learn and develop well and are kept healthy and safe. It promotes teaching and learning to strengthen children’s ‘school readiness’ and gives children a broad range of knowledge and skills that provide the right foundation for good future progress through school and life. The EYFS is based upon four principles...
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A Unique Child
Every child is a unique individual who is constantly learning and can be resilient, capable, confident and self-assured.
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Positive Relationships
Children learn to be strong and independent through positive relationships.
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Enabling Environments
"Children thrive in environments that empower them to learn. Adults support each child's unique interests and needs and guide their learning over time, helping them build on their knowledge and skills."
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Learning and Development
(Recognise the) importance of learning and development. Children develop and learn at different rates.
Communication And Language
Develop their confidence and skills in expressing themselves and to speak and listen in a range of situations
Personal, Social And Emotional Development
Encourage social skills and learn how to manage their feelings and to have confidence in their own abilities.
Physical Development
Develop their co-ordination and movement. Help them understand the importance of physical activity and eating proper meals.
Mathematics
Understanding and using numbers, calculating simple addition and subtraction problems.
Literacy
Encouraging children to link sounds and letters and to begin to read and write.
Understanding The World
Explore, observe and find out about people, places, technology and the environment.
Expressive Arts And Design
Sharing thoughts, ideas and feelings through a variety of activities in art, music, dance and role-play.