Early Years Foundation Stage
We follow the Early Years Foundation Stage Framework for all the children which meets the individual needs of all the children in our care.
The framework is grouped into four PRINCIPLES:
A Unique Child
Every child is a unique child, who is constantly learning and can be resilient, capable, confident and self-assured.
Positive Relationships
Children learn to be strong and independent from a base of loving and secure relationships with parents and/or a key person.
Enabling Environments
Children learn and develop well in enabling environments, in which their experiences respond to their individual needs and there is a strong partnership between practitioners and parents/carers.
Learning and Development
Children develop and learn in different ways and at different rates, and all areas of learning and development are equally important and inter-connected.
Prime areas
Learning and development is divided into 7 different areas, PRIME AND SPECIFIC and through play these areas are covered:
The prime areas are:
• Personal, social and emotional development
• Physical development
• Communication and language
The specific areas are:
• Literacy
• Mathematics
• Understanding the world
• Expressive arts and design
If you would like any further information on the Early Years Foundation Stage Framework, you can order the publication from:
DFES Publications
PO Box 5050
Sherwood Park
Annesley
Nottingham
NG15 0DJ
Telephone: 0845 6022260 Website: www.everychildmatters.gov.uk