Curriculum

The Early Years Foundation Stage is a play based, comprehensive framework, which sets the standards for learning, development and care of children from birth to 5 years. The framework is divided into four principles, known as the themes, that each contain four commitments.

1.       A UNIQUE CHILD

1.1              Child Development

1.2              Inclusive Practice

1.3              Keeping Safe

1.4              Health & well-being

2.     POSITIVE RELATIONSHIPS

2.1              Respecting Each Other

2.2            Parents as Partners

2.3            Supporting Learning

2.4            Key Person

3.1            Observation, Assessment and Planning

3.2            Supporting Every Child

3.3            The Learning Environment

3.4            The Wider Context

4.     LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT

4.1              Play and Exploration

4.2            Active Learning

4.3            Creativity and Critical Thinking

4.4            Areas of Learning and Development