Early Years Foundation Stage
EYFS
EYFS Framework
The early years foundation stage (EYFS) sets standards for the learning, development and care of your child from birth to 5 years old.
All schools and Ofsted-registered early years providers must follow the EYFS, including childminders, preschools, daycares, nurseries and school reception classes.
The revised framework was introduced in September 2012 with further changes taking effect from September 2014 & 2021
Its aim is to ensure that all children are given the opportunity to learn and develop through high quality play experiences allowing them to be inquisitive, imaginative and experimental empowering them to lead their own play and learning.
Play is essential for children development, children learn through play which helps them to grow in confidence, support decision making and understanding and overcoming problems.
At The Little Pea Pod Nursery we provide a balance of child and adult initiated purposeful activities taking into account children’s interests and developmental stages.
The EYFS is separated into 7 key areas.
The 3 prime areas are :-
- Personal, Social and Emotional Development
We ensure that children feel secure, valued and eager to learn, whilst developing respect for others and an understanding of appropriate behaviour. - Physical Development
We encourage young children to be active and interactive; helping to develop their co-ordination, control, and movement and as they get older, aware of their own self care encouraging independence. We also teach children to understand the importance of physical activity, and to make healthy food choices. - Communication & Language
Children learn to be good communicators and staff lay down early skills for them to become confident writers, thinkers and readers by providing good role modelling and lots of opportunities to talk and hear language through storytelling and song as well as resources to explore early mark making.
- Mathematics
We encourage children learn to use maths in a practical way; they work things out by using shapes, counting and measuring. - Understanding the World
We help children to make sense of the world by investigating and exploring and supporting pretend play. - Literacy
Children are encouraged to link sounds and letters and to begin to read and write. The Day care offers children access to an extensive range of reading materials and enthusiastic staff to foster interest in the written word/books from a young age. - Expressive Arts and Design
By providing resources which allow children to explore using different materials and media they can express their original ideas through activities such as messy play, music and movement and role play.
