What is the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)?

The Early Years Foundation Stage is the framework that sets the standards that all early years providers must meet to ensure that children learn and develop well and are kept healthy and safe. It promotes teaching and learning to ensure children are ready for school and gives children a broad range of knowledge and skills for the future.

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What are the 7 areas of learning and development ?

The EYFS outlines 7 areas of learning and development that guide us in preparing activities to ensure your children gain the skills they need to prepare them for school and beyond. Most children under 3 will develop in the 3 prime areas first. The prime areas are those most essential for your child’s healthy development and future learning. As children grow, the prime areas will help them to develop skills in the 4 specific areas. All 7 areas are listed below with a brief description of the key skills they will learn in each area.