EYFS
Early Years Education (Nursery and Reception)
Statutory Framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage
The EYFS statutory framework is followed at Colney Heath. This document sets the standards for learning, development and care for children from birth to five. It is organised into three characteristics of learning and seven areas of learning.
Characteristics of effective teaching and learning
Playing and exploring – children investigate and experience things, and ‘have a go’
Active learning – children concentrate and keep on trying if they encounter difficulties, and enjoy achievements
Creating and thinking critically – children have and develop their own ideas, make links between ideas, and develop strategies for doing things
Prime Areas
Communication and Language
Physical Development
Personal, Social and Emotional Development
Specific Areas
Literacy
Mathematics
Understanding the World
Expressive Art and Design
Teachers and Early Years Practitioners plan the curriculum to ensure the children make good progress towards the Early Learning Goals which children are expected to reach by the end of the Reception class.