The foundation stage is for children in the reception class(YR) and is designed to be a comfortable Bridge between pre -primary/ primary classes and the slightly more formal and structure environment of school. It provides a broad curriculum based on the three prime and four specific area of Learning and development.
Personal, Social and Emotional Development (prime area)
Making relationships; self confidence and self awareness; managing feelings and behaviour.
Physical development (Prime area)
Moving and handling;health and self care;
Communication and language (Prime area)
Listening and attention; understanding; speaking;
Literacy (specific area)
Reading and writing
Mathematics (specific area)
Numbers, shapes, space and measure
Understanding the world (specific area)
People and community; the world; Technology
Expressive arts and design (specific area)
Exploring and using media and materials; being imaginative
Assessments of children's skills and abilities are carried out on entry, during and when they leave the reception class. This information is used by staff to plan appropriate work and enable children to have access to a variety of activities. Children are assessed against early years goals from the EYFS at end of YR.