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Early Years Fountain Stage (EYFS)
Early Years Foundation Stage:
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.
Useful Links
Parents Guide
What to Expect When
What to Expect When
Please see the Parents Guide to the Early Years Foundation Stage Framework
What to Expect When
What to Expect When
What to Expect When
'What to Expect When' - a guide to your child’s learning and development in the Early Years Foundation Stage
Preparing your child for starting school
Transition Under COVID-19 Restrictions
Due to the COVID-19 situation, this year our programme is forced to run differently compared to previous years. For many children there has been some disruption in their early-years education, however we are working hard to bridge the gap in the children’s learning and development. Our primary focus will be supporting them through the impact caused by the lockdown periods by concentrating on their Personal, Social, and Emotional (PSED)development and wellbeing.
It is important that we emphasise to you that every teacher will be aware of the disruption caused to this year’s school starters and reassure you that they will be taking that into account when planning and preparing for their new starters. They will be particularly focusing on the prime areas of the EYFS as they recognise the changes these children will have gone through and the impact this will have had on their learning and development across the EYFS.
Parent, practitioner, and teacher partnerships are key to supporting a successful transition process from Pre-School to Primary School and working together to prepare your child is the first part in this process. We are always happy to talk to you about the school transition, to help provide helpful activities and to answer any concerns you may have so please do not hesitate to speak to us.
Throughout the year we attend training sessions, engage in professional discussions with the local Reception class teachers, keep updated with the latest theory and thoughts on supporting school transition successfully. This information helps to inform our transition to school programme, enabling us to determine what skills and dispositions we should concentrate on developing during the summer term. Whilst some aspects change, the core foundations remain the same with a strong focus on supporting the learning and development within the prime areas of the EYFS.
Unfortunately, due to current government restrictions the manner in which we generally conduct our transition to school this year will be different. The usual meet the teacher invitations, story sessions and tours of the classrooms will be undertaken following the Government COVID-19 guidelines. Your Primary schools should be in touch with you to discuss their plans as to how they will be delivering their transition process. If you have not heard anything by mid-June, then it may be worth contacting them.
Preparing your Child for Starting School
Preparing your Child for Starting School
Starting school is an exciting time for young children and their parents. It can be a daunting time, too. But with a little preparation and encouragement, most children will settle in easily at school