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The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Curriculum is the phase of education from birth to five, with the Reception year representing the final year of the EYFS. This year builds directly on the experiences and skills children bring from their pre-school settings.
There is a strong emphasis on learning through play, being both child-initiated and planned play. The curriculum is delivered through a combination of whole class activities, adult-led focused activities and child-initiated activities.
The curriculum is organised into seven areas of learning:
- Communication and language;
- Physical development;
- Personal, social and emotional development;
- Literacy;
- Mathematics;
- Understanding the world; and
- Expressive arts and design.
The EYFS provides firm foundations for future learning in Key Stage 1 and is consistent with the National Curriculum. We believe that children learn best from practical experiences and ensure the curriculum is delivered in this way as much as possible as well as being linked to the needs and interests of the children.
Communication and language
This area of learning and development involves giving children opportunities to experience a rich language environment; to develop their skills and confidence in expressing themselves; and to speak and listen in a range of situations.
Physical development
This area of learning and development involves providing opportunities for young children to be active and interactive; and to develop their coordination, control and movement. Children will also be helped to understand the importance of physical activity, and to make healthy choices in relation to food.
Personal, social and emotional development
This area of learning and development involves providing opportunities for children to develop a positive sense of themselves, and others; to form positive relationships and develop respect for others; to develop social skills and learn how to manage their feelings; to understand appropriate behaviour in groups; and to have confidence in their own abilities.
Literacy
This area of learning and development involves encouraging children to link sounds and letters and to begin to read and write. Children will be given access to a wide range of reading materials to ignite their interest.
Mathematics
This area of learning and development involves providing children with opportunities to develop and improve their skills in counting, understanding and using numbers, calculating simple addition and subtraction problems; and to describe shapes, spaces and measures.
Understanding the world
This area of learning and development involves guiding the children to make sense of their physical world and their community through opportunities to explore, observe and find out about people, places, technology and the environment.
Expressive arts and design
This area of learning and development involves enabling children to explore and play with a wide range of media and materials, as well as providing opportunities and encouragement for sharing their thoughts, ideas and feelings.
For more information about the EYFS curriculum please download the EYFS stage curriculum document below.
Cubs Room Timetable
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 8.45 – 10.00 | Child initiated play (CIP) – indoor and outdoor area |
| 10.00 – 10.40 | Key group snack time whilst CIP continues |
| 10.40 – 11.00 | Key group focus play (Adult directed) |
| 11.00 – 11.30 | Core story and Rhyme time in key groups |
| 11.30 – 11.45 | Core story and Rhyme time in key groups |
| 11.45 – 12.30 | Lunchtime |
| 12.30 – 1.50 | Child initiated play – indoor and outdoor area |
| 1.50 – 2.30 | Key group snack time whilst CIP continues |
| 2.30 – 2.50 | Key group focus play (Adult directed) |
| 2.50 – 3.15 | Child initiated play |
| 3.15 – 3.30 | Core story and Rhyme time in key groups |
Foxes Room Timetable
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 8.45 – 9.30 | Child initiated play (CIP) – indoor and outdoor area. Parents Dropping Off. |
| 9.30 - 9.40 | Whole Group Time |
| 9.40 - 10.00 | Small Group Time (Tuesday PE 9.30) |
| 10.00 – 10.20 | Key group snack time |
| 10.20 – 11.30 | Child Initiated Play. Inside and Outside. |
| 11.30 – 11.45 | Story time/ Singing |
| 11.45 – 12.30 | Lunchtime |
| 12.30 – 1.30 | Child initiated play – indoor and outdoor area. Parents Dropping Off. |
| 1.30 – 1.40 | Whole group time |
| 1.40 – 2.00 | Small Group Time |
| 2.00 – 2.20 | Snack time in key groups |
| 2.20 – 3.10 | Child initiated play – Inside and Outside. (Thursday: 2:30 pm - PE) |
| 3.10 – 3.25 | Story time/ Singing |
How to help your child at home
The booklet below will give you an overview of what to expect from your child in their different developmental stages from birth to the end of Reception. It also offers you helpful, practical ideas to work on with your child at home.
Activity Days
Children in nursery enjoyed welcoming families into the nursery garden to enjoy our Activity Days. They enjoyed practising the activities and then leading the adults. We talked together about healthy eating and keeping healthy. The children made fruity flapjacks and enjoyed sharing them at the end of the session.
Thank you very much to all the parents and family members who came to join us. We all had a really great time and it was wonderful to spend time together.