EYFS at Bradfield Dungworth
"Every child is a different kind of flower, and all together, they make this world a beautiful garden."
About our Early Years Curriculum
In Reception, we follow the Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum. There are seven areas of learning and development. All areas are important and interconnected.
Three areas are particularly crucial for igniting children’s curiosity and enthusiasm for learning, and for building their capacity to learn, form relationships, and thrive.
These three areas, known as the Prime Areas, are:
- Communication and Language
- Physical Development
- Personal, Social and Emotional Development
There are also four ‘Specific’ areas through which the Prime Areas are strengthened and applied. These are:
- Literacy
- Maths
- Understanding the World
- Expressive Arts and Design
The teacher and teaching assistants in the Foundation Stage work collectively to track children’s progress across all seven areas of learning. Your child’s class teacher will be your first point of contact in school.
Children in the Foundation Stage have access to all areas of the curriculum simultaneously throughout the day. They can learn both in the classroom and in their own outdoor areas. We provide a stimulating environment in which they can discover and learn about the world around them through their own exploration. There are also adult-led group activities and whole-class carpet times.
An important part of our approach to the development of reading and writing is the use of a phonics scheme, which is introduced in Reception. At Bradfield Dungworth, we use Read Write Inc.
Personal, Social and Emotional Development (PSED) is a key area of the Foundation Stage curriculum. We aim to ensure that children feel secure and valued so that they can develop confidence in themselves and form secure, constructive relationships with others. We also encourage children to make independent, informed choices in both their actions and their learning.
