What is the EYFS?
This is a period of learning from birth to five and the last year of this stage is Reception.
Why is it important?
It is called the Foundation Stage because it gives children secure foundations for later learning. Childhood is important in itself and we want all children to have an enjoyable and satisfying childhood experiences. Early experiences also affect children's attitudes to learning. They create the basis for later learning, in school and beyond. This allows children to develop vital skills through exploration and creative learning opportunities that are child initiated and adult led
Areas of the Foundation Stage:
The Foundation Stage curriculum is divided into prime areas of learning and specific areas of learning
The prime areas begin to develop quickly in response to relationships and experiences, and run through and support learning in all other areas. These are: Personal, Social, Emotional (PSE), Communication and Language and Physical Education.
The specific areas are: Literacy, Maths, Understanding the World, Expressive Arts and Design.
Our Principles of EYFS Teaching
We know that great learning happens in EYFS when...
In Reception we want to promote life long learning by engaging pupils to participate in fun and creative lessons that allows them to develop vital skills for life beyond the classroom.
To develop the learners of tomorrow and equip them with the skills to flourish and succeed for "nothing is impossible with God"
Luke 1:37