LOG IN DIARY CONTACT Home > Prep > The Curriculum > Early Years Foundation Stage (Reception) Early Years Foundation Stage (Reception) In Reception, children work towards the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) which is the statutory framework that sets the standards 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 ensure children are ready for school, developing a broad range of knowledge and skills that provide the right foundation for good future progress through school and life. The EYFS runs through from Nursery to the end of Reception. The School is an extension of a child’s home and our small classes allow us to be sensitive to a child’s needs and provide appropriate support with care and attention. The learning environments encourage discovery, independence and social interaction and the curriculum is broad and balanced, offering children a variety of choices and opportunities through varied activities and other experiences. Why is The Foundation Stage important? The Foundation Stage claims its name and importance from the fact that it gives children secure foundations for later learning. Early experiences affect children’s attitudes to learning and children learn best from experiences and opportunities through a carefully planned well-balanced, topic based curriculum. The EYFS profile summarises and describes each individual child’s attainment at the end of Reception. The profile is based on ongoing observation and assessment in the three prime and four specific areas of learning. The Prime Areas of Learning: • Communication & Language • Physical Development • Personal, Social & Emotional Development The Specific Areas of Learning: • Literacy • Mathematics • Understanding the World • Expressive Arts & Design The EYFS in more detail Communication and Language Physical Development Personal, Social and Emotional Development Literacy Mathematics Understanding of the World Expressive Arts and Design Forest School We are fortunate to be in the position to offer Forest School lessons. ‘Forest Schools’ is an innovative approach to learning, utilising the natural environment to present learning opportunities and challenges. Through regular exposure to the natural environment in Forest Schools, children develop a wide range of skills, attributes and personal qualities that foster more independent, resilient and motivated learners. Read more about Forest School ... Fundamental British Values Across the Early Years phase in Reception the principles of Fundamental British Values are upheld. The values of democracy, rule of law, individual liberty and mutual respect and tolerance for those with different faiths and beliefs, are all incorporated into the daily routine and in the care and education provided. Democracy: Making Decisions Together Rule of Law: Understanding Rules Individual Liberty: Freedom for All Mutual Respect and Tolerance: Treat Others as You Want to be Treated 360° VIRTUAL TOUR SCHOOL VIDEO OPEN EVENTS Copyright © 2021 Terms of Use / Privacy Policy Cookie consent This website uses cookies that help the website functions and to track how you interact with it so that we can provide you with improved and customized user experience. We will only use the cookies if you consent to it by clicking on Accept. You can also manage individual cookie preferences from Settings. Preferences Accept All Necessary Functional Analytics Performance Advertisement Other Save my preferences