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The Early Years Framework for the Foundation Stage 17 th September 2014

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Page 1: The Early Years Framework for the Foundation Stage 17 th September 2014

The Early Years Framework for the Foundation Stage

17th September 2014

Page 2: The Early Years Framework for the Foundation Stage 17 th September 2014

Introduction

Welcome

Purpose of the workshop

Setting the scene and an historical overview

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What is the Early Years Foundation Stage?

Describes the time in your child’s life between birth and age 5

Vital stage as it helps your child to prepare for their future learning and successes

Early Years Foundation Stage Framework delivers best practice

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What is the EYFS Framework-why do we have one?

The Framework was developed by a number of early years experts and with parent involvement

In 2012 the Framework was revised to make it clear and concise for all stakeholders

It puts greater emphasis on parental involvement

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What is the EYFS Framework-why do we have one?

Sets out 7 areas of learning and development – as a guide for professionals

It allows for assessment opportunities on a daily basis

Sets out the ‘Early Learning Goals’ (ELG’s) that your child is expected to reach by age 5

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What does it mean for me as a parent?

Ensures your child is as safe as possible-welfare standards

Ensures that your child receives quality provision

Peace of mind that your child is receiving the best practice in early childhood education

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How will my child be learning?

Acquiring new skillsAcquiring new knowledge Demonstrating their understanding

through 7 areas of learning and development

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The 7 areas of learning and development

The 3 PRIME Areas-Communication and Language; Physical Development; and Personal, Social and Emotional Development

The 4 SPECIFIC Areas-Literacy; Mathematics; Understanding the world; and Expressive arts and design

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The PRIME areas of learning and development

Communication and language: Listening and attention

Understanding

Speaking

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The PRIME areas of learning and development

Physical development:

Moving and handling

Health and self-care

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The PRIME areas of learning and development

Personal, social and emotional development:Self-confidence and self-awareness

Managing feelings and behaviour

Making relationships

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The SPECIFIC areas of learning and development

Literacy:

Reading

Writing

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The SPECIFIC areas of learning and development

Mathematics:

Numbers

Shape, space and measures

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The SPECIFIC areas of learning and development

Understanding the world:People and communities

The world

Technology

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The SPECIFIC areas of learning and development

Expressive arts and design:

Exploring and using media and materials

Being imaginative

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What are the characteristics of effective teaching and learning?

Playing and exploring-investigate and experience things and ‘have a go’

Active learning-concentrate and keep trying when encountering difficulties, and enjoy activities

Creating and thinking critically-have and develop own ideas; develop strategies for doing things

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As a Mum or Dad how can I help with my child’s learning?

Share nursery rhymes.

Talk about numbers, colours, words and letters you see out and about.

Cook/bake together.

Plant seeds or bulbs in a pot.

Talk about the weather/seasons.

Explore the park/countryside.

Share books.

Talk to your child at every opportunity, tell them what you are doing, ask what they are doing.

At the shops talk about all the different words, shapes, sights and smells you encounter.

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How can I find out how my child is getting on?

The class teacher is known as the “key person”, this is the person who: Is initial point of contact within the setting Helps your child to become settled Responsible for your child’s care,

development and learning Takes a careful note of your child’s

progress

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When your child is 3:

We will check on their development in the PRIME areas and identify what the next steps are in learning and development

We will give you feedback in the first half term which will give an overview of the settling in period

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When your child is 3:

Throughout the 2 years we will observe and record stages in your child’s development-this is your child’s ‘learning journey’

At the end of FS1 we will report on your child’s progress and liaise with the FS2 team into which your child will move

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When your child is 5:

They will be completing their learning journey in EYFS

We will assess your child’s progress in line with the ELG’s and identify next steps ready for transition to Year 1

Information collated over the 2 years in your child’s ‘learning journey’ along with your input

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When your child is 5:

You receive a report on your child’s progress and next steps which will be discussed with you

Your child’s “key person” will liaise carefully with the Year 1 teacher who will then have a full story of your child’s progress in the 7 areas of learning and development

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Parenting Information sharing sites

http://www.netmums.com/coffeehouse/

http://www.dad.info/

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