For all our children we follow the national framework which sets the standard of development.
A UNIQUE CHILD
Child development
Inclusive practice and identify need for additional support
Keeping safe
Value and respect all children and families equally
POSITIVE RELATIONSHIPS
Warm and loving and a sense of belonging
Supportive of the child’s own efforts and independence
Sensitive and responsive to the individual needs, feelings and interests
Positive Key person relationships
Consistent in setting clear boundaries
Stimulating environment
ENABLING ENVIRONMENTS
With teaching and support from adults:
Value all people
Value development and learning
Support children to take risks and explore
LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT
Play and exploration
Active learning
Thinking creatively and critically
The Prime Areas of Learning Within the Framework Are:
PERSONAL, SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL
Building relationships: Children are encouraged to work cooperatively and show sensitivity to their own and others’ needs.
Managing self: Be confident to try new activities and show independence, resilience and perseverance in the face of challenge.
Self-Regulation: Show an understanding of their own feelings and those of others and begin to regulate their behaviour accordingly.
COMMUNICATION AND LANGUAGE
Listening and Attention and Understanding: Children are encouraged to listen and join in discussions and respond with relevant questions.
Speaking: Express their ideas and feelings using full sentences and recently introduced vocabulary.
PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT
Gross Motor skills: Negotiate space and obstacles safely, demonstrate strength, balance and coordination when playing.
Fine Motor skills: Hold a pencil effectively in preparation for fluent writing and use a range of small tools including scissors and cutlery.
The Specific Areas of Learning Are:
MATHEMATICS
Number: Have a deep understanding of number to 10 / subitise up to 5.
Numerical patterns
UNDERSTANDING THE WORLD
Past and Present
People, Culture and Communities
The Natural World
EXPRESSIVE ARTS AND DESIGN
Creating with Materials
Being imaginative and Expressive
LITERACY
Comprehension
Word Reading
Writing
For more information, please see the full EYFS Framework here.