Curriculum Information
The EYFS Curriculum
In the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) there are 7 areas of learning.
All areas of learning and development and important and inter-connected. They are split into Prime Areas of Learning, which are fundamental and run throughout the EYFS. The areas of learning and development (in bold) and the aspects of learning (bulleted) are:
Communication and Language
- Listening, Attention and Understanding
- Speaking
Personal, Social and Emotional development
- Self-Regulation
- Managing Self
- Building Relationships
Physical Development
- Fine Motor Skills
- Gross Motor Skills
The Specific Areas include essential skills and knowledge. They grow out of the prime areas and provide important contexts for learning. These are:
Literacy
- Comprehension
- Word Reading
- Writing
Mathematics
- Number
- 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
The Characteristics of Effective Teaching and Learning further underpin learning and development across all areas: These are:
- Playing and exploring (engaging)
- Active learning (motivation)
- Creating and thinking critically (thinking skills).
Click here for a link to the DfE Statutory Framework for EYFS
The EYFS Curriculum at Robert Miles Infants
Robert Miles Infants Early Years Foundation Stage policy.
EYFS Long Term Plan / Curriculum Overview