Early Years Fountain Stage (EYFS)

There are seven areas of learning and development that must shape educational

programmes in early years settings. All areas of learning and development are

important and inter-connected. Three areas are particularly crucial for igniting

children’s curiosity and enthusiasm for learning, and for building their capacity to learn, form relationships and thrive.

These are: 

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

Providers must also support children in four specific areas, through which the

three prime areas are strengthened and applied. 

The specific areas are; 

• Literacy 
• Mathematics 
• Understanding the world 
• Expressive arts and design.

Please see the Parents Guide to the EYFS below to learn how we work in partnership with you to deliver the EYFS.  Your key person will discuss with you how we capture and share your child’s observations, assessments and next steps in their learning on our online Learning Journal system, Tapestry.

'What to expect When' provides further information about the EYFS learning and development stages.  It allows you as parents to be aware of the seven areas of learning and what you can do to help your child at home. 

Please note that the age bands overlap. This is because all children develop a different rates. This guide should only be used as a reference to highlight what you may see or hear your child doing at these stages. if, however you do have concerns about your childs development, please do not hesitate to speak to us. 

We very much look forward to working in partnership with you.