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 Repception we follow the Early Years Foudnation Stage Curriculu, There are seven areas of learning and development. All areas of learning and development are important and inter-connected.

Theree areas are particularly crucial for igniting children's curiosity and enthusiams for learning, and building their capicity to learn, form relationships and thrive. 

These 3 areas, the prime areas are:

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

There are also 4 'specific' areas through which the three prime areas are strengthened and applied. The specific areas are:

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

The teacher and teaching assistants in Foudnation Stage work collectively to track children's progress axcross the seven areas of learning. Your chil's class teacher will be your first point of contact in school.

Children in Foudnation Stage have access to all areas of the curriculum simultaneously throughout the day. The 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 thw world around them via 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. This is introduced in Reception. At Bradfield Dugnworth we use Read Write Inc.

PSED is a key area of the Foudnation Styage 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 other. We also encourage the children to make independent informed choices in both their actions and their learning.