A Parent’s Guide To The EYFS Curriculum
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The EYFS curriculum, also known as the early years foundation stage, is a curriculum that is followed by early years providers in England. It sets out the developmental and learning stages for children from birth to the age of 5. This particular curriculum has been designed to help support a child’s development through a holistic approach which also considers their physical, emotional and intellectual needs. Below is a guide for parents to the early years foundation stage curriculum, as advised by this international school in Mill Hill.
Why Do We Have EYFS?
Children are known to learn and develop quite quickly from the second that they are born. The home that they grow up in is the first environment where they learn how to play and develop mobility skills. Small acts such as learning how to crawl and walk are supported by family. Through their new development, babies slowly begin to interact with the environment as well as the people around them. Research has shown that the experiences a child has in their early years have a significant impact on the choices that are made in their future. EYFS help set standards to ensure that all early years providers help children learn and develop well in a safe and healthy environment.
What Does It Consist Of?
EYFS Consists of three different sections:
Learning and development. This area describes what the providers must do to help promote the learning and development of children in their care. This includes communication, physical development, social development, expressive arts, literacy, maths and understanding the world around them.
Assessment. This area helps educators to recognise where children are in their academic journey and where there is room for improvement. There is an expectation to observe children constantly and use professional knowledge to identify the areas where a child may need extra support.
Safeguarding. This area explains what providers must do to ensure that the adults who are in contact with the children are safe to be around them as well as promoting good health, behaviour and following the right procedures.
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