Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)
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What is the EYFS
? The EYFS is a stage of children's development from birth
to the end of their first year (Reception) year in school The EYFS Framework describes how early years
practitioners should work with children and their families to support
their development and learning It describes how your child should be kept safe and cared
for and how all concerned can make sure that your child achieves the
most that they can in their earliest years of life The EYFS is based on four important principles: A Unique Child Every child is a competent learner from birth who can
be resilient, capable, confident and self-assured Children learn to be strong and independent from a
base of loving and secure relationships with parents and/or a key
person The environment plays a key role in supporting and
extending children's development and learning Children develop and learn in different ways and at
different rates and all areas of Learning and Development are equally
important and interconnected
Why do I need to know about EYFS ? The EYFS sets the standards for all childcare, nurseries, childminders, preschool and reception years The
EYFS will be the stage your child is in when they attend a setting or a
childminder's home between birth and the age of five - It is also the stage that they are in until the end of
Reception year at school Children do best when parents and professionals work together It
is important to remember that you know more about your own child than
anyone else - Practitioners should be asking about your
child and sharing information with you about your child's progress
Understanding
what your child is doing when they are with others will
help you to notice how well they are developing and learning The part you play in their learning and the choices you make will make a difference to their future
The main aim of the EYFS is to help each child achieve the five Every Child Matters outcomes : - To be healthy - To stay safe - To enjoy and
achieve - To make a
positive contribution - To achieve
economic wellbeing
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