Foundation Stage/Reception

Reception children follow the Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum, with three prime areas of learning and four specific areas of learning:

Three Prime areas:

• Communication and language
• Physical development
• Personal, social and emotional development

Four Sepcific areas:

• Literacy
• Mathematics
• Understanding the world
• Expressive arts and design

The learning and development requirements are informed by the best available evidence on how children learn and reflect the broad range of skills, knowledge and attitudes children need as foundations for good future progress.

Our curriculum takes account of the statutory framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage and Development Matters in the Early Years Foundation Stage – please click on the links for more information.

Helping your child

There are a number of activities which will help your child before they begin school:

• Spend time talking with your child about everyday activities.
• Encourage your child to spend time with books, e.g. by reading aloud to your child.
• Count, identify colours and name words as much as possible when undertaking practical activities together such as shopping.
• Encourage your child to be independent in e.g. dressing and undressing.