Early Years

At St. Peter’s we aim to provide the best possible start to your child’s school life. Our Early Years unit is a happy and secure environment in which children are nurtured to reach their full potential. The children develop friendships, learn new skills and grow in confidence all whilst learning through play.  We support all children in building solid foundations which last a lifetime.

What is Early Years Foundation Stage Framework?

The EYFS framework outlines the seven areas of learning your child will be exposed to. It is split into two categories. The Prime Areas and the Specific Areas.

The three Prime areas are.

Communication and Language

Personal, Social and Emotional Development

Physical Development

It is here that your child will be provided opportunities to develop their fundamental skills. These skills will enable them to communicate, grow and learn in their environment.

 The four Specific areas are.

Literacy

Mathematics

Understanding of the World

Expressive Arts and Design

It is here that your child will have a range of experiences which consolidate the Prime areas but also broaden their knowledge and skills.​

The EYFS framework also identifies three Characteristics of Effective Teaching and Learning

Playing and Exploring

Active Learning 

Creating and Thinking Critically

By ensuring that the children at St. Peter’s are given opportunities to develop their own play and adults are there to ‘scaffold’ their learning they will be able to ‘Do More, Know More and Remember More’.

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