EYFS

Academic Life

Foundation Stage

The Foundation Stage provides a stimulating and supportive environment where children learn through purposeful play and carefully planned experiences. Every child is known, valued and supported, giving them the confidence to explore, participate and become increasingly independent.
Through stories, imaginative play, practical activities and shared experiences, children develop curiosity, creativity, communication and positive relationships with others. Academic progress is supported alongside each child’s personal, social and emotional development, building strong foundations for future learning while keeping wellbeing at the heart of the early years experience.

EYFS Curriculum

Our EYFS curriculum combines play-based learning with a clear focus on early academic development. Children build foundations in phonics, literacy and numeracy, alongside Knowledge and Understanding of the World (KUW), Arabic, Art and Music. From the Foundation Stage, children are also introduced to French or German as an additional language. Physical development forms an important part of the curriculum through PE and swimming, supporting coordination, confidence and physical wellbeing. Together, these areas provide a broad and balanced early years education, supporting each child’s progress and preparing them for the transition into Key Stage 1.

Areas of Learning

Prime Learning Areas:

– Personal, social, and emotional development (making relationships, self-confidence and self- awareness and managing feelings and behaviour)

– Physical development (moving, handling health, and self-care)

– Communication & Literacy (listening, attention, understanding, and speaking)

Specific Learning Areas:

– Literacy (reading and writing)

– Mathematics (numbers, shapes, space, and measure)

– Understanding the world (people, communities, and technology)

– Expressive Arts and Design (exploring, using media and materials and being imaginative)

The importance of these subjects depends upon each other. All subjects are delivered through a balance of adult-led and child-initiated activities. Through play and practical experiences, children learn about the world and their place in it. They learn through first-hand experiences, talk, books, and equipment. We set realistic yet challenging expectations that meet the needs of our children.