EYFS
We aim to develop and broaden the range of children’s learning experiences, to leave them confident, eager and enthusiastic learners who are looking forward to school. We hope to play our part by treating your child as an individual and offering him/her a variety of experiences and activities which are designed to further their development process.
Curriculum
Thematic curriculum map EYFS – 2 Plus
Thematic curriculum map EYFS – Nursery
Thematic curriculum map EYFS – Reception
Much of the children’s learning will be through play where children are offered a range of activities each with an underlying educational purpose. Play is the means by which the children explore a variety of experiences in different situations for a variety of purposes. It is a process which provides for children a way of learning about the world around them.
Staff plan activities and experiences that promote children’s development and learning based on the seven areas of learning. The professionals teaching and supporting your child will make sure that the activities are suited to your child’s unique needs.
Key Areas
Prime Areas
Personal, Social and Emotional Development
- Making relationships
- Self-confidence and self-awareness
- Managing feelings and behaviour
Physical Development
- Moving and handling
- Health and self-care
Communication and Language
- Listening and attention
- Understanding
- Speaking
Specific Areas
Literacy
- Reading
- Writing
Mathematics
- Numbers
- Shape, space and measure
Understanding the World
- People and communities
- The world
- Technology
Expressive Arts and Design
- Exploring and using media and material
- Being imaginative
Characteristics of Effective Learning
Children in the EYFS learn by playing and exploring, being active, and through creative and critical thinking which takes place both indoors and outside.
Playing and exploring– engagement
- Finding out and exploring
- Playing with what they know
- Being willing to “have a go”
Active learning – motivation
- Being involved and concentrating
- Keeping trying
- Enjoying achieving what they set out to do
Creating and thinking critically – thinking
- Having their own ideas
- Making links
- Choosing ways to do things
How can I help with my child’s learning?
All the fun activities that you do with your child at home are important in supporting their learning and development, and have a really long lasting effect on your child’s learning as they progress through school. Even when your child is very young and is not yet able to talk, talking to them helps them to learn and understand new words and ideas.
If you make the time every day to do some of the following things with your child it will make a real difference to your child’s confidence as a young learner.
2+ Centre
We are excited that we have a fabulous 2 year old centre. Demand for 2 year old places is high and we are delighted to be in a position to support families in the local community. Through the centre we aim to support improved educational outcomes for children and provide improved continuity of care for families.
