Introduction to the Early Years Foundation Stage Framework Parents - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
Introduction to the Early Years Foundation Stage Framework Parents - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
Introduction to the Early Years Foundation Stage Framework Parents Evening Tuesday 22 nd October 2013 Our aim is to increase your understanding of the (revised) EYFS framework and how we put it into practice This presentation covers:
Our aim is to increase your understanding of the (revised) EYFS framework and how we put it into practice
This presentation covers: Differences from the previous Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework Structure of the current EYFS framework 7 areas of learning and development
- Prime Areas and Specific Areas
How the areas of learning translate into how we do our planning, observations and assessments Examples of how the areas of learning cascade through our programmes of activities in each room We deliver the EYFS through a mix of child initiated and teacher-led activities
We follow the EYFS in a way that delivers a gentle, relaxed start for our young learners
We believe in : The importance of play and play as learning Following the children’s interests and extending their learning wherever appropriate Fostering creativity and thinking skills in all areas of the EYFS Encouraging children to become active participants in their
- wn learning
“Children need the freedom and time to play. Play is not a luxury. Play is a necessity” Kay Redfield Jamison (American Professor of Psychiatry)
“Whoever wants to understand much must play much”*
“Each area of learning and development must be implemented through planned, purposeful play and through a mix of adult-led and child-initiated activity. Play is essential for children’s development, building their confidence as they learn to explore, to think about problems, and relate to others”
EYFS Statutory Framework 2012
The revised EYFS acknowledges the importance of play!
*Gottfried Benn ( German Physician 1886-1956)
Last year the revised EYFS was introduced to simplify bureaucracy, focus learning..
Previous EYFS Framework - Learning & Development Requirements:
- 6 Areas of Learning
- 69 Early Learning Goals
Current EYFS Framework Learning & Development Requirements
- 7 Areas of Learning
- 3 Prime Areas
- 4 Specific Areas
through which the 3 Prime areas are strengthened and applied
- 17 Early Learning Goals
- Key characteristics of
effective teaching and learning
… and strengthen partnership between parents
and professionals
It’s overarching principles focus on the unique child, positive relationships and enabling environments
Children develop and learn in different ways and at different
- rates. The
framework covers the education and care of all children in early years provision, including children with special educational needs and disability Children learn and develop well in enabling environments, in which their experiences respond to their individual needs and there is a strong partnership between practitioners and parents and/or carers Children learn to strong and independent through positive relationships Every child is a unique child, who is constantly learning and can be resilient, capable, confident and self-assured
The EYFS specifies requirements for learning and development and for safeguarding children
The Safeguarding and Welfare Requirements cover the steps providers must take to keep children safe and promote their welfare The Assessment Arrangements for measuring progress and requirements for reporting to parents / carers The Early Years Goals must help children work towards the knowledge, skills, and understanding that all young children should have gained by the end of Reception year The 7 Areas of Learning and Development must shape activities and experiences ( educational programmes) for children in all early years settings
The 3 Prime Areas break down into specific aspects of learning and development
Making relationships Self confidence Managing feeling and behaviour Moving and handling Health and self-care Listening and attention Understanding Speaking Personal, Social and Emotional Development Physical Development Communication and Language
Aspect Areas of Learning and Development Prime Areas
The intention is that the 4 Specific Areas strengthen the Prime Areas
Reading Writing Numbers Shape, space and measures People and communities The world Technology Exploring using media and materials Being imaginative
Literacy Mathematics Understanding the world Expressive Arts & Design Aspect Areas of Learning and Development Specific Areas
Reading Writing Numbers Shape, space and measures People and communities The world Technology Exploring using media and materials Being imaginative Literacy Mathematics Understanding the world Expressive Arts & Design Making relationships Self confidence Managing feeling and behaviour Moving and handling Health and self- care Listening and attention Understanding Speaking Personal, Social and Emotional Development Physical Development Communication and Language
Prime Areas Specific Areas
Together the 4 Specific Areas and the 3 Prime areas make up the EYFS framework
The EYFS framework forms the foundation for our education programmes across the nursery
- Regular children’s observation inform each planning cycle
- We advocate a bottom-up planning process where all staff are
involved
- We plan on a termly basis, then flex the termly plan to develop
detailed weekly plans for each room
- Our programmes of activities cover all aspects of learning and
development and reflect the children’s interests
- We adapt our activities to take account of different learning
styles … and our children’s interests inform our
programmes of activities
We use observations to inform our planning and our education programmes
We use 2 main types of observations:
- Learning Journey Observation
more detail observation of what the child did, how the adult supported their learning and links to planning and EYFS
- “Key Moments” Observations
Record the small, but important, key moments in a child’s learning and development ( e.g. X has started to use the toilet independently)
Our planning cycle is based on a termly room plan, which cascades into a detailed weekly plan
STARS
- Prime Areas
- Resources
- Outdoors
MOON
- Prime Areas
- Specific Areas
(age & stage appropriate)
- Resources
- Outdoors
SUN
- Prime Areas
- Specific Areas
- Adult-led
- Child-led
- Outdoors
- Self reflection
Weekly STARS
- Prime Areas
- Specific Areas
MOON
- Prime Areas
- Specific Areas
SUN
- Prime Areas
- Specific Areas
Termly Weekly Indoor and Outdoor Plan: teacher-led activities, involving children across all age groups
The characteristics of learning are used to inform assessments
Having their own ideas Making links Choosing ways to do things Being involved and concentrating Keeping trying Enjoying achieving what they set out to do Finding out and exploring Playing with what they know Being willing to have a go Creating and thinking critically Active learning motivation Planning and exploring engagement
Our assessment helps us (and you) to recognise a child’s progress, understand their needs and plan for their support
At nursery we carry out the following types of assessment:
- Formative assessments (ongoing assessment)
e.g. Termly Assessments; Individual Plans
- Summative assessments
- one-off assessments e.g. at age 2-3 years and end of
Foundation Stage ( Reception Year)
- Progress Check (at 2-3 years) : a written summary focussing on
the 3 Prime Areas identifying strengths, areas for development, any areas causing concern, and ways of supporting the child’s development at home
Reading Writing Numbers Shape, space and measures People and communities The world Technology Exploring using media and materials Being imaginative Literacy Mathematics Understanding the world Expressive Arts & Design Making relationships Self confidence Managing feeling and behaviour Moving and handling Health and self- care Listening and attention Understanding Speaking Personal, Social and Emotional Development Physical Development Communication and Language
Prime Areas Specific Areas
We use the Prime and Specific Areas to plan
- ur education programmes
Prime Area: Personal, Social and Emotional Development Aspect: Making Relationships
Plays happily alongside
- thers.
Plays cooperatively with a familiar adult, e.g. rolling a ball back and forth. Interacts with others and explores new situations, when supported by a familiar person.
In Stars the Prime Areas are the focus for activities
Prime Area: Personal, Social and Emotional Development Aspect: Making Relationships
May form a special friendship with another child. Seeks out others with whom to share experiences.
In Moon we provide a flexible structure which supports all aspects of learning and development
Interested in others’ play and starting to join in.
Demonstrates friendly behaviour, initiating conversations and forming good relationships with peers and familiar adults. Keeps play going by responding to what
- thers are saying or
doing. Can play in a group, extending and elaborating play ideas e.g. building up a role- play activity with other children.
In Sun we use Specific Areas and Prime Areas to plan our education programmes
Prime Area: Personal, Social and Emotional Development Aspect: Making Relationships
Prime Area: Physical Development Aspect: Health & Self Care
Holds cup with both hands and drinks without much spilling. Willing to try new food textures and tastes. Attempts to use spoon and can guide towards mouth, but food often falls off. .
Where necessary we provide a high level of adult interaction and support
Prime Area: Communication and language Aspect:
Activities are planned to be “age and stage” appropriate for each room
Prime Area: Physical Development Aspect: Health & Self Care
Understands that equipment and tools have to be used safely. Beginning to be independent in self- care, but often still needs adult support. Observes the effects
- f activity on their
body.
Shows understanding of the need for safety when tackling new challenges, and considers and manages some risks. Dresses with help e.g. puts arms into open- fronted coat when held up, pulls up own trousers, pulls up zipper when fastened at the bottom Eats a healthy range
- f foodstuffs and
understands need for variety in food.
Children are encouraged to take responsibility for their play and be independent learners
Prime Area: Physical Development Aspect: Health & Self Care
Prime Area: Communication and language Aspect: Listening and Attention
Moves whole body to sounds they enjoy, such as music or a regular beat. Enjoys rhymes and demonstrates listening by trying to join in with actions or vocalisations. Has a strong impulse to explore. . Education programmes are designed to have a
mix of child-initiated and adult-led activities
Prime Area: Communication and language Aspect:
In each room we create “cosy spaces” for quiet time, reading and reflection
Prime Area: Communication and language Aspect: Listening and Attention
Single channelled
- attention. Can shift to
different task if attention fully
- btained – using child’s
name helps focus. Listens with interest to the noises adults make when they read stories. Shows interest in play with sounds, songs and rhymes.
Focused group and individual time can take place indoors and outdoors
Prime Area: Communication and language Aspect: Listening and Attention
Listens to stories with increasing attention and recall. Listens to others one to
- ne or in small groups,
when conversation interests them. Maintains attention, concentrates and sits quietly during appropriate activity.
“Children’s later writing is based
- n skills and
understandings which they develop as babies and toddlers.”
(Aspect: Writing)
Mark making links in closely to Physical Development and Literacy areas of learning and development
“Draws lines and circles using gross motor skills”
(Aspect: Moving and Handling)
“Distinguishes between the different marks they make.”
(Aspect: Writing)
Mark making covers learning and development aspects in both Prime and Specific Areas
“Holds pencil between thumb and two fingers.”
(Aspect : Moving and Handling)
“ Gives meanings to the marks they make as they draw, write and paint .”
(Aspect: Writing)
Mathematics is a part of everyday learning and we embrace this through play, investigation and exploration
“Beginning to
- rganise and
categorise objects .”
(Aspect : Numbers)
“Shows interest in shapes in the environment .”
(Aspect : Shapes,Space and Measures)
“Sometimes matches numeral and quantity together.”
(Aspect : Numbers)
School readiness has been talked about a lot in relation to early years education
“What really matters is making sure a child is able to start school ready to learn, able to make friends and play, ready to ask for what they need and say what they think. These are critical foundations for really getting the best out of school.” Sarah Teacher, Minister for Children
… but is intended to be a consideration for practitioners teaching children who are moving into Year 1!
Starting school is a key transition so we have a Transition to School Programme to support our rising 5s
Aim of the programme
- To help equip children starting school in the September term
with appropriate skills, knowledge and understanding to enable them to transition smoothly into their Reception class Who will the programme include?
- All children due to start school in September 2014
When will it start?
- The programme will start after the Easter holidays (2014) and
run for the duration of the summer until the end of term What will the children be doing?
- Children involved will follow a pre-designed, more structured
activity programme in the mornings with free play or our usual group activities in the afternoons
The Transition to School Programme focuses on the Prime Areas
Personal, Social & Emotional Development (PSED)
- Regular “Circle Time” discussions about going to school, how the
children feel about it, what they think it will be like
- Project “Going to School” scrap booking (using photographs of
classrooms and teachers send to us from the local feeder schools) for sharing and discussion
- Mini-topics involving regular opportunities to work in small
groups to promote turn-taking and working as part of a team
- Reading, story telling and role play themed around going to
school
Physical Development (PD)
- Regular physical games, where they will practise following
instructions
- PE sessions with the children, where they will practice getting
undressed and dressed again independently, encouraging good self care
- Small group activities where they will be taught to use small
equipment and tools safely
The Specific Areas are used for focused group and individual work Communication and Language ( CL)
- Group play, varying the size, with both large and small groups, to
to encourage listening skills and taking turns in a conversation
- A variety of focused, adult-led activities to support
concentration and attention skills
Our aim is to send our children
- ff to school as independent
learners, happy, confident in their abilities and with a strong sense of self!
“Children learn as they play. Most importantly, in play children learn how to learn.”
- O. Fred Donaldson
Contemporary American Martial Arts Master