Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)
The EYFS curriculum covers different areas of learning. There are 7 areas of learning:
Prime areas -
Personal, Social and Emotional Development
Communication and Language
Physical Development
Specific areas -
Literacy
Mathematics
Understanding the World Expressive
Arts and Design
The areas of learning are subdivided into 17 aspects. These are divided into overlapping age bands that culminate in the early learning goals (ELGs). It is expected that all children achieve all the ELGs by the end of F2.
Prime areas
Personal, Social and Emotional Development
Self-confidence and self-awareness, Managing feelings and behaviour and Making relationships
Communication and Language
Listening and attention, Understanding and Speaking
Physical Development
Moving and handling and Health and self-care
Specific areas
Literacy
Reading and Writing
Mathematics
Numbers and Shape, space and measures
Understanding the World
People and communities and The world
Technology Expressive Art and Design
Exploring and using media and material and Being imaginative
The EYFS curriculum also highlights how young children learn, and calls these the characteristics of effective learning. These are: Playing and exploring Active learning, Creating and Thinking Critically.
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