Observations
Pre-School staff will observe children as they play, during everyday activities and planned activities. Parents will also be encouraged to tell their child’s Key Person about what the child does at home. A Family observation can be uploaded directly to Tapestry.
Assessments
Your child’s Key Person will make assessments, which they then share with parents. These are at 2 years, 3-4 years and 4+ years. such as when a child moves into a different setting or when they transition to school.
Planning
Our staff plan activities and experiences to support individual children’s learning and we aim to make Pre-School fun and enjoyable for each child, and a positive experience for their family. We follow the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) guidelines and work towards recognised Early Learning Goals in each area of learning.
There are 7 recognised areas of learning in the EYFS.
Prime Areas
These areas are fundamental and support development in all other areas.
- Personal, Social and Emotional Development
- Communication and Language
- Physical Development
Specific Areas
These areas include essential skills and knowledge for children to participate successfully in society.
- Literacy
- Mathematics
- Understanding the World
- Expressive Arts and Design