Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)
It is a requirement for all settings who receive Government funding to provide early years education in the form of the Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum. Whilst your child is attending our setting they will work within the EYFS profile, they will continue working within this curriculum when they attend school until they reach Key stage 1. There are seven areas of learning.
Children will be observed and activities planned to assist them meeting the stages of development through their play within the setting both indoors and outdoors. Your child’s key person will have a meeting with you to discuss the document in more detail. The EYFS document is available to download online:
Early years foundation stage (EYFS) statutory framework – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
Our vision:
- For our children to be happy and confident learners, staff will support them and give them the skills they need in the early years, to reach their full potential.
- We will provide a high standard of care through a safe, thoughtful, warm, and stimulating environment that meets the needs of all children and their families.
- We want our children to be confident communicators, active listeners, and to be kind and supportive towards everyone they meet.
What we would like our children to achieve.
By the end of nursery we aim for the children to become confident in:
- Self-care and making healthy choices.
- Expressing themselves.
- Making their own choices.
- Be able to take risks and risk-assess themselves.
- To develop vision and fine/gross motor movements to enable an interest and good skills in mark making.
- Have a good understanding of themselves and others.
- To be good communicators and listeners.
- Forming good friendships.
FAMLY
We use a system which allows us to share what your child is doing in Nursery which enables you to view reports (complete with photos) via the app, showing you what your child has been learning and the new skills they are developing. We think these reports will really brighten up your day! You can send us your comments and feedback by simply adding them to the reports. This will help our staff to support your child even more effectively in the nursery. You can also take an active role in contributing to your child’s observation portfolio by uploading your own observations; simply add these to the app or website. Participation is optional, but we really recommend getting involved. If you have any questions or need any additional information, please contact a member of staff directly. We look forward to supporting you and your child and are always striving to provide the highest standard of education possible.
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DfES Publications
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Sherwood Park
Annesley
Nottingham
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Ofsted standards
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