Foundation Stage
The EYFS Curriculum
The EYFS Curriculum, which precedes the National Curriculum for Key Stages 1-4 (5 to 16 years), consists of seven areas of learning – three Prime and four Specific:
The Prime areas are fundamental, work together, and move through to support development in all other areas. They are:
Personal, Social and Emotional Development comprising of:
- Making relationships
- Self Confidence and self-awareness
- Managing feelings and behaviour
Communication and Language comprising of:
- Listening and attention
- Understanding
- Speaking
Physical Development comprising of:
- Moving and handling (gross and fine motor)
- Self Confidence and self-awareness
- Managing feelings and behaviour
The Specific areas include essential skills and knowledge for children to participate successfully in society. They are:
Mathematics comprising of:
- Numbers
- Shape, Space and Measures
Literacycomprising of:
- Reading
- Writing
Understanding the world comprising of:
- People and communities
- The world
- Technology
Expressive arts and design comprising of:
- Exploring and using media and materials
- Being imaginative
At Whale Hill Primary School our planning includes all of these areas to ensure that our children receive a broad and balanced curriculum. We have a Long Term Plan for the year, Medium Term Plans planned around topics for each half term, and Short Term Plans for each week.
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