Welcome to the Nursery
The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) is the period of education from birth to 5 years. At Furness, it starts in the Nursery class and ends in Reception.
The new Statutory Framework for the EYFS was published in March 2017, for implementation from April 2017. There is a strong emphasis on learning through play, both child initiated and planned play. The curriculum is delivered through a combination of whole class activities, adult led focused activities and child initiated activities.
The new EYFS framework has a stronger emphasis on the three prime areas which are most essential for children’s healthy development. These three areas are: communication and language; physical; and personal, social and emotional development.
The specific areas provide the range of experiences and opportunities for children to broaden their knowledge and skills:
- Literacy
- Mathematics
- Understanding the World
- Expressive Arts and Design
Building the foundations
The principles which guide the work the children participate in are grouped under three themes:
A Unique child: Every child is a competent learner from birth who can be resilient, capable, confident and self assured.
Positive relationships: Children learn to be strong and independent from a base of loving and secure relationships with parents and teachers
Enabling environments: The environment plays a key role in supporting and extending children’s development and learning.
Medium Term Planning - 2019/2020
Playing and Exploring - Engagement
Active Learning Motivation
Creating and Thinking critically - Thinking