Early Years Foundation Stage
Early Years Foundation Stage
Seedlings – 2 year olds
Acorns – 3 and 4 year olds
Ash Class – 4 and 5 year olds
In the foundation stage we follow the Statutory Framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage which can be found here.
Please see our long term curriculum overview here:
We also place a strong focus on communication skills as these support learning in the whole curriculum. If you would like to learn more about the expectations for your child's age, please see the following "Small Talk" document.
“Every child deserves the best possible start in life and the support that enables them to fulfil their potential. Children develop quickly in the early years and a child’s experiences between birth and age five have a major impact on their future chances. A secure, safe and happy childhood is important in its own rights.”
– Statutory Framework for the EYFS
At Dallam Community Primary School we have a curriculum ambitious and child centred and is delivered throug enquiry based questions. The questions aim to build on prior learning and involve activities and experiences for all children, set out in the educational programmes from the Statutory Framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage, DfE 2021.
Seedlings (2 year olds)
Autumn – I Wonder......?
Spring – I wonder.......?
Summer – I wonder ?
Acorns (3 and 4 year olds)
Autumn – I wonder....?
Spring – I Wonder.....?
Summer – I Wonder....?
Ash (Reception)
Autumn – I Wonder.....What makes me special?
Spring – I Wonder.....Where wilk my journey take me?
Summer – I Wonder....How can I help?
If you would like to know how you can help at home or what the expectations are for your child at their age then please speak to a member of the foundation stage. You may find the following booklet helpful:
What to Expect in the Early Years Foundation Stage
If you require additional information relating to the curriculum please speak to your child's class teacher or Mrs Leffler the EYFS Leader.