What is the EYFS ?

Early years foundation stage

The early years foundation stage (EYFS) sets standards for the learning, development and care of your child from birth to 5 years old.

All schools and Ofsted-registered early years providers must follow the EYFS, including childminders, preschools, nurseries and school reception classes.

The EYFS only applies to schools and early years providers in England. There are different early years standards in Scotland and Wales.

Areas of learning

Your child will mostly be taught through games and play.

The areas of learning are:
•             communication and language
•             physical development
•             personal, social and emotional development
•             literacy
•             mathematics
•             understanding the world
•             expressive arts and design

Assessments

Your child’s progress will be reviewed when they’re between 2 and 3 by an early years practitioner or health visitor.
Their class teacher will assess them at the end of the school year when they turn 5.

The assessment is based on classroom observation - your child won’t be tested. It uses the early learning goals, which can be found in the early years framework.

Source: GOV.UK

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TEACHERS AND PRACTITIONERS

You will find lots of EYFS planning on the Under5s website

Both Play Plans and Under5s Focus Plans, as well as lots of other great resources.

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The animal topic consists of a full range of activities about animals. The activities provide opportunities for learning about animal patterns, camouflage and animal habitats.

Week 1 Farm animals
Week 2 Animal patterns
Week 3 Animals in the wild
Week 4 Animal homes
Week 5 Animal babies
Week 6 Pets

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Parents, carers, teachers and practitioners

Find printables, activities, themes and ideas for early learning on the Under5s website, just click on the links at  the top of the page.