In September 2008, the Foundation Stage changed to the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), for all children from Birth to 5. At present, we are still updating our website, as well as adjusting to the new framework in our setting, please bear with us during this transition, we will update this page as soon as we can.
The six areas of learning
The previous Foundation Stage consisted of the following, and was for children aged 3-5. They completed this stage during their first year at Primary School (Reception Class). Personal, social and emotional development Knowing the difference between right and wrong, sharing, being able to dress and undress, taking an interest in others and in a variety of activities, and having the self-confidence to try new things. Communication, language and literacy Talking clearly and confidently, listening to stories, poems and songs, naming and sounding the letters of the alphabet, writing their own name and reading some simple common words (and, look, up, I, you, go, etc.) Mathematical development Counting, understanding and recognising numbers up to 10, understanding terms like 'greater', 'smaller', 'heavier', 'lighter', being aware of shapes and space, and starting to understand the concepts of adding or taking away. Knowledge and understanding of the world Showing an interest in exploring their world, finding out about the past, about different cultures, and about everyday technology and how it is used. Physical development Moving about confidently and with reasonable co-ordination. Creative development - using colours and shapes to make things, telling stories, singing simple songs from memory, making music and dancing.
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