EYFS

The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) covers the important stage of your child’s life from birth to the age of five. This is a crucial time for growth and discovery, laying the foundation for lifelong learning and success.

At our school, we believe that every child’s early experiences should be happy, active, engaging, and secure, supporting their development, care, and learning in every possible way.

The EYFS framework, developed in consultation with early years experts and parents, guides all professionals working with young children. It was last revised in 2012 to make it clearer, more practical, and focused on what truly matters—your child’s development and your role in supporting it.

Throughout the EYFS, children learn and grow through seven key areas of learning and development:

• Communication and Language

• Physical Development

• Personal, Social and Emotional Development

• Literacy

• Mathematics

• Understanding the World

• Expressive Arts and Design

These areas shape our planning and teaching, ensuring that every activity is tailored to meet the unique needs and interests of each child.

In our Reception classes, we take a balanced approach to teaching, blending adult-led learning with child-initiated exploration. This combination supports all areas of development and helps every child make strong progress.

A key focus of our curriculum is communication and language. Our practitioners create a language-rich environment filled with opportunities for conversation, storytelling, songs, and nursery rhymes. Through role play and small group sessions, we help children expand their vocabulary, strengthen comprehension, and develop confidence in expressing themselves.