Early Years Curriculum
The statutory Foundation Stage Curriculum (also known as the EYFS) has seven key areas of learning. These are broken into 3 prime areas and 4 specific areas, as follows:
PRIME AREAS
Communication and Language
Physical Development
Personal, Social and Emotional Development
SPECIFIC AREAS
Literacy
Mathematics
Understanding the World
Expressive Arts and Design
During a child’s first half term at school, the prime areas are the key focus of our learning, as children settle into new routines. These prime areas then continue to underpin our work throughout the Reception year, ensuring we have happy children that will thrive and succeed as they continue in their learning journey.
A Typical Day in Reception
‘Each area of learning and development must be implemented through planned, purposeful play and through a mix of adult-led and child-initiated activity. Play is essential for children’s development, building their confidence as they learn to explore, to think about problems, and relate to others.’
Statutory Framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage, 2017