Curriculum
Provision and practice within the early years will be centred around the requirements of the DfE’s ‘Early years foundation stage statutory framework’.
The EYFS framework outlines seven areas of learning and development that must shape educational programmes in the early years. These are categorised as ‘prime areas’ and ‘specific areas’.
Prime areas – defined as the areas that are particularly important for building a curiosity and enthusiasm for learning, forming relationships, and thriving:
- Communication and language
- Physical development
- Personal, social, and emotional development
Specific areas – defined as the areas through which the prime areas are strengthened and applied:
- Literacy
- Mathematics
- Understanding the world
- Expressive art and design
The school will plan and provide educational programmes that involve activities and experiences for children as set out under each of the seven areas of learning.
When planning the early years curriculum, practitioners will:
- Consider the individual needs, interests, and development of each child in their care, and use this information to plan a challenging and enjoyable experience for each child in all areas of learning and development.
- Stimulate children’s interests, responding to each child’s emerging needs and guiding their development through warm, positive interactions coupled with secure routines for play and learning.
- Reflect on the different rates at which children are developing and adjust their practice appropriately.
