EYFS

The Ea​rly Y​​​​​ears Foundation Stage
The 7 areas of learning and development-A guide for parents

The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) areas of learning and development have been produced by the Government and Early Years professionals for use by all Early Years providers, including childminders. 
We use the areas of learning and development when we are observing, assessing and planning for your child's individual needs. The areas of learning and development make sure that we are constantly challenging each child and helping them to develop and succeed.

There are 7 areas of learning and there are split into two parts-

The Prime Areas-Prime areas are fundamental, work together and move through to support development in all other areas.
Personal, Social and Emotional Development, Communication and Language and Physical Development

The Specific Areas-Specific areas include essential skills and knowledge for children to participate in society. 
Literacy, Mathematical, Understanding the World and Expressive Arts and Design

Areas of Learning and Development are all interconnected.

Please click on the links below to find out more about each area of learning and development.

	Personal, Social & Emotional Development		Communication & Language		Physical Development
Literacy		Mathematics		Understanding the World		Expressive Arts & Design
If you want to find out more about the EYFS or the areas of learning and development, all the documents we use can be found on the website linked below, which also has parent pages and contains lots of useful information about the EYFS- http://www.foundationyears.org.uk/ If you have any questions about any part of the EYFS, please do not hesitate to ask!