EYFS at Tanworth
Intent
To deliver the content of the Early Years Foundation Stage statutory framework, giving children a secure foundation and enabling them to 'live life in all its fullness.'
Implementation
Learning takes place through a balance of child initiated play and adult led learning, including:
- The direct teaching of reading, writing and maths everyday.
- Daily opportunities for children to practise and consolidate their growing knowledge through high quality provision that promotes child- initiated learning.
Impact
For our pupils to become:
- Unique individuals who form positive relationships with adults and peers.
- Independent, curious learners who explore and ask meaningful questions.
- Confident learners who are ready for the next stage in their learning journey.
Early Years education focuses on seven areas of learning.
The prime areas of learning are:
- CL - Communication and Language
- PD - Physical Development
- PSED - Personal, Social and Emotional Development
The specific areas of learning are:
- L - Literacy
- M - Mathematics
- EAD - Expressive Arts and Design
- UW - Understanding the World
There are 4 key principles that underpin our practice in the Reception Class.
- A Unique Child - We recognise that all children are different. We identify and celebrate their strengths and support their areas for development.
- Positive Relationships - Our pupils interact well with each other and with the adults in the school. We encourage parents to be involved with their child’s education.
- Enabling Environments - Our indoor and outdoor areas encourage exploration, investigation, and independent learning. Our displays and resources are well maintained and reflect current learning.
- Learning and Development - Pupils achieve well and make good progress from their starting points. Learning is playful, practical, and purposeful and builds upon prior attainment. Our children enjoy coming to school.