Early Years Foundation Stage

The ethos in Early Years is to incorporate as much learning as we can through play, both inside and outside.

• Continuous provision follows the children’s interests and encourages talking, questioning and the development of curious and open minds.
• Sustained play gives them time to engage in extended activities and develop and revisit their ideas.
• We offer problem-solving activities (eg building a bridge for the troll to live under).
• Children can choose to be inside or outside for most of their time in EYFS.
• We provide open-ended resources to stimulate collaborative play and for developing teamwork.
• Teachers use SSTEW (Sustained Shared Thinking and Emotional Wellbeing) techniques to support children in furthering their own learning, playing alongside, questioning and commenting rather than directing.

Adults support children's play through effective questioning, scaffolding, and modelling. 

Alongside this play-based approach the enjoyment of learning is fostered by:

• introducing the principles of a growth mindset to develop resilience, tenacity and encourage perseverance.
• having the highest expectations of achievement and success.
• monitoring children's progress and taking action to provide activities that build upon and extend children's knowledge and experience.
• supporting children to develop their self-esteem and confidence and begin to take ownership of their own learning.

Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum Framework

 

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