Early years foundation stage (EYFS)

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Reception - Key Points

• Warm and welcoming learning environment
• New curriculum
• Independent learners
• Play Based
• Balance of child initiated and adult led activities
• Indoor and outdoor free-flow
• A quality learning experience

The Curriculum

A new statutory framework came into effect September 2021. The EYFS framework sets the standards that all early yearsproviders must meet to ensure children learn and develop wellfrom birth to 5 years. If your child has attended nursery or a childminder they willhave worked within the EYFS Framework. The reception yearcontinues with the same framework. From Year 1, the NationalCurriculum is then followed.

The new framework aims to improve outcomes for children, particularly in the areas of language and literacy.

• The Reception Baseline Assessment (RBA) is completed within the first 6weeks. This is a statutor y assessment.
• Throughout the year, the main focus is for the children to develop theskills, knowledge and understanding required to master the Early LearningGoals (ELGs)
• There are assessment arrangements for measuring progress and reportingto parents/carers. In the autumn and spring terms you will be invited toattend parents evening. At the end of the academic year, a written report isprovided.
• The Early Years Foundation Stage Profile (EYFSP) is completed at the endof the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS). The Profile provides parentsand carers, practitioners and teachers with a well rounded picture of achild’s knowledge, understanding and abilities, their attainment againstexpected levels, and their readiness for year 1.

There are seven areas of learning and development.

3 PRIME AREAS:

• Communication and Language 
• Physical Development 
• Personal, Social and Emotional Development

4 SPECIFIC AREAS:

• Literacy
• Mathematics 
• Understanding the World
• Expressive Arts and Design