EYFS Curriculum ( Reception Year)
Children in Reception follow the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Curriculum. This is the same curriculum your child will have followed at their pre-school or nursery. The curriculum is separated into seven areas of learning (three Prime areas and four Specific areas). These are:
Prime Areas | Specific Areas |
Personal, Social & Emotional | Literacy |
Communication & Language | Mathematics |
Physical Development | Understanding the World |
Expressive Arts & Design |
Whilst the seven areas are separate, many are interwoven when it comes to teaching, for example, communication and language development can take place in every area. For more information about how this relates to teaching and learning, visit the Reception year group page. Take a look at the topic overviews and newsletters for examples of the sort of learning activities children will experience.
Assessment of the EYFS Curriculum
Throughout Reception year children are assessed against the Early Learning Goals (ELGs). The ELGs set out the required standard children are expected to achieve by the time they leave Reception. Mrs Duffield and Mrs Kemp and their team make on-going assessments of each child by observing them in their learning environment and working alongside them. Tests are not given in Reception class but 'checks' will often be used, for example, to see if your child can read certain words or count fluently.
Download a summary of the Early Learning Goals here
Keeping You Informed of Your Child's Progress
There are three main points in the year when we will communicate with you about your child's progress.
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Autumn and Spring term - Every child is a focus child twice over the course of the year. They will be closely observed by staff over the week, then the parents will be invited into school to discuss thier progress and achievements.
- Summer term 2 - written report detailing your child's achievements against the Early Learning Goals. For each Aspect your child will be judged as either: Emerging (working below the ELG) Expected (working in line with the ELG) or Exceeding (working above the ELG)
You are welcome to come and discuss any questions you may have about your child's learning or progress at any point in the year - simply speak to Mrs Duffield or Mrs Kemp to make an appointment.