Playtime Nursery - EYFS

EYFS

The Early Years Foundation Stage

As an early years establishment registered with OFSTED we are required to use the Early Years Foundation Stage Framework. Since its inception in 2008 our staff have attended many training courses on the EYFS and we all feel very positive about using it. We work very closely with our nursery families to really get to know your child, and welcome input from parents. We observe children to plan exciting activities appropriate to developmental needs and children’s interests. Planning is always flexible so we can meet the changing needs of the children.

There have been some revisions to the EYFS for September 2012, and we have attended briefings to get ready for them.

What is the EYFS?

  • It is a framework for children’s development from birth to the end of their first year in school
  • The EYFS Framework describes how early years practitioners should work with children and their families to support their development and learning.
  • The EYFS describes how your child should be kept safe and cared for and how all concerned can make sure that your child achieves the most that they can in their earliest years of life.

The EYFS is based on four themes

A unique child

Every child is a competent learner from birth who 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

The environment plays a key role in supporting and extending children’s learning and development

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 interconnected.

What does all this mean?

Young children develop and learn best through play and first hand experience.

Practitioners provide your child with a range of appropriate play and learning experiences for their stage of development and help them develop new skills.

The activities that are provided for young children will underpin the skills they need to work towards the Early Learning Goals in the following areas at the end of their reception year at school.

Prime Areas of Learning and Development

  • Physical Development
  • Personal , Social and Emotional Development
  • Communication and Language

Specific Areas of Learning and Development

  • Literacy
  • Mathematics
  • Understanding the world
  • Expressive Arts and Design

For further information go to www.foundationyears.org.uk