Seven Areas of Learning

In September 2008, the EYFS became a statutory requirement that covers children from birth to end of their first year of school e.g. Foundation. We use the following 7 areas in our day to day routines as part of our curriculum.

 

1. Personal, Social and Emotional Development

Making relationships

Self-confidence and self-awareness

Managing feelings and behaviour

 

2. Physical Development

Moving and handling

Health and self-care

 

3. Communication and Language

Listening and attention

Understanding

Speaking

 

4. Literacy

Reading

Writing

 

5. Mathematics

Numbers

Shape

Space

Measure

 

6. Understanding the World

People and communities

The world

Technology

 

7. Expressive Arts and Design

Exploring and using media and materials

Being imaginative