Why is learning important in the Early Years? 

Children learn and develop at a faster rate from birth to five years old than at any other time in their lives, so their experiences in early years have a major impact on their future life chances (EYFS) The EYFS outlines the 7 areas of learning and development that providers must teach- these are: 

 

• Communication and language

• Physical development 

• Personal, social and emotional development 

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• Literacy 

• Mathematics 

• Understanding the world 

• Expressive arts and design

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How do we facilitate this at Horfield Welly Pre-school?

• We will provide carefully planned environments to reflect the 7 areas of learning.

• We will plan meaningful experiences linking to the areas of learning 

• We will provide children will extended time to play and explore

• We will offer responsive adult interactions

• We will monitor children’s individual progress on a regular basis to inform our ongoing provision. 

 

How will this be demonstrated by the children?

• Children's learning will be observed through their play, conversations, relationships, exploration and problem solving. 

• Key workers will provide 6 monthly progress reports (Around children’s birthday month and 6 months later) to celebrate children’s progress across the 7 areas of learning. 

• Staff will use OPAL when assessing children and will have regard to the development matters and DEYO (differentiated early years outcomes )where appropriate. 

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