Framework for the early years foundation stage april 2017 and the four guiding principles that shape the practice in early years settings. This policy reflects the schools values and philosophy in relation to the teaching and learning of the foundation stage. Early years foundation stage september 2017july 2018 baseline assessment planning is tailored to meet childrens individual needs ja training to give additional support to children whose baseline assessment is lower than expected when children are ready develop intensive phonics support to enable children to learn. Mathematics and numeracy is an area of learning in the curriculum.
The early years foundation stage eyfs handbook contains important. Statutory guidance for assessing and reporting the early years foundation stage eyfs profile in the 2017 to 2018 academic year. Statutory framework for the early years foundation stage 7 assessment and reporting arrangements 8 funding for statutory moderation 8 1. Statutory framework for the early years foundation stage 8 assessment and reporting arrangements. Learning and development within the eyfs early years and. Welcome to early years foundation stage reception, fs1, f2 our teachers are mrs ransford eyfs lead and miss ward.
This includes all providers registered with a childminder. At the end of reception children are assessment against the early learning goals. As a key part of the welsh governments early years development and assessment framework eydaf, the foundation phase profile the profile supports assessment of childrens learning and development throughout their time in the foundation phase. Early years foundation stage profile eyfsp bristol. This guidance is relevant until the end of the 2017 to 2018 academic year. A special learning journey booklet is put together to document each childs experiences, achievements and progress. Early years foundation stage baseline assessment 20162017. Bold beginnings the reception curriculum in a sample of good. The national curriculum for early years foundation stage eyfs explained. Eyfs a framework to support curriculum planning leading foundation stage teachers.
Development matters in the early years foundation stage. By using the buttons below, you can access key documents and links relating to the early years foundation stage eyfs, including the eyfs profile, the sheffield charter for quality in early years, and free and traded service training offered through the sheffield early. The statutory framework for the early years foundation stage 2017 states that practitioners must consider the individual needs, interests, and stage of development of each child in their care, and must use this to plan a challenging and enjoyable experience for each child in all areas of learning and development pg. These can be kept by parents at the end of your childs eyfs journey. Early years foundation stage at garfield primary school.
The early years foundation stage profile is statutory for the 2017 to 2018 academic year. It is a distinct area of the school, where learning is developed in line with the statutory eyfs curriculum. The ara applies to all early years providers, including all providers registered with a childminder agency, all providers on the early years register, maintained schools. The early years foundation stage is an important time in a childs life, so being able to use tried and tested materials is a great way to ensure your class is fulfilling its potential. Early years foundation stage eyfs information greasbrough. Foundation planning and assessment materials for the eyfs. We are always very busy learning in red class and we know that our parents understand how important it is. The learning, teaching and assessment cycle in the foundation stage 9 planning in the foundation stage 11 assessment for learning in the foundation stage observation and assessment in the foundation stage the pupil profile in the foundation stage 15 acknowledgements this material has been developed in collaboration with the early years. The foundation stage of a pupils education from birth to 5 years provides the basis on which the pupils future progress will be built. Aims to provide high quality, inclusive education for all pupils by providing a relevant curriculum. Download or buy a printed copy of development matters by clicking on the links below. Eyfsp assessment process, moderation approaches and the criteria used to. These enable children to interact effectively in the world around them, express themselves creatively and communicate confidently. This policy sets out the aims of the foundation and prenursery unit at mayfield school.
To support early years providers who remain open to vulnerable children and children of critical workers during the coronavirus covid19 outbreak, the government has temporarily disapplied and modified certain elements of the eyfs statutory framework. Sep 2016 this is the annual early years foundation stage risk assessment for. An updated eyfs came into effect on 3rd april 2017. The main purpose is to provide an accurate assessment of individual children at the end of the eyfs. Ofsted 20 noted that children are educated well in the early years foundation stage. Read about government plans to reform the eyfs and the sectors response to them. The early years foundation stage eyfs sets the standards that all early years providers must meet to ensure that children learn and develop well and are kept healthy and safe. Its main purpose is to provide a nationally consistent baseline assessment which aligns with end of. The assessment and reporting arrangements apply to all early years providers completing the eyfs profile. The early years foundation stage early years alliance. Sharing information between eyfs providers pdf 300. Each area of the eyfs curriculum has an early learning goal, which is the standard that a.
It focuses on developing childrens language and literacy skills. Our unique three school model starts in the lower school where our students begin their learning journey in the foundation stage. Outcome silver and foundation phase outcome gold have been added for assessment within the foundation phase. Guidance on exemptions for early years providers final. Early years foundation stage statutory framework eyfs gov. Purpose of the early years foundation stage booklet assessment plays an important part in helping parents, carers and practitioners to recognise childrens progress, understand their needs and to plan activities and support. The early years foundation stage framework 2017 states that. The english, maths and science early years foundation stage curriculum explained for parents. The early years foundation stage eyfs profile is statutory for the 2019 to 2020. It promotes teaching and learning to ensure childrens school readiness and gives. Early years foundation stage profile 2018 handbook.
Each area of the early years foundation stage eyfs curriculum has an early learning goal, elg which is the standard that a child is expected to achieve by the end of foundation stage 2. Statutory framework for the early years foundation stage. Use this handy tracking document featuring all of the elgs that are covered in the eyfs profile, early years outcomes and eyfs development matters. The early years foundation stage eyfs sets the statutory standards for the learning. The early years foundation stage curriculum dalestorth primary. Dec 10, 2018 the guidance has also been aligned with the 2020 teacher assessment guidance for key stage 1 and key stage 2.
Early years foundation stage eyfs ealing grid for learning. The australian curriculum builds on the key learning outcomes of the national early years learning framework. In foundation year 2, priority in the australian curriculum is given to literacy and numeracy development because these are the foundations on which further learning is built. Supporting material is available on the foundation years website. The guidance has also been aligned with the 2020 teacher assessment guidance for key stage 1 and key stage 2. The early years foundation stage risk assessment booklet for 201516 date of issue. To support early years providers who remain open to vulnerable children and children of.
Early years foundation stage baseline assessment 2016 2017 kirton lindsey primary school cornwall street kirton in lindsey. Themes of the early years foundation stage in john chilton school, the early years foundation stage eyfs covers pupils from the beginning of reception until the end of year 1. In our early years department, teachers baseline all pupils against the early years foundation stage profile. These can be used for the end of phase assessment, at the end of year 2, from september 2015. Explore our wide range of eyfs activities created by experienced early years practitioners for children from birth to 5 years.
Here youll find a huge range of early years resources, lesson plans and classroom worksheets. Can follow instructions involving several ideas or actions. This is completed within the first few weeks of your child. At garfield we offer high quality early education from nursery through to reception. Early years foundation stage and national curriculum. Mar 31, 2014 the eyfs framework published on 3 march 2017 came into force on 3 april 2017. Revised eyfs framework 2017 effective from 3 april 2017. This reflects the recommendations made in the statutory framework for the early years foundation stage 2017. The early years foundation stage eyfs is the framework that provides that assurance. Throughout their formative years, childrens learning develops more rapidly than at any other time. The following brief overview of the statutory framework for the early years foundation stage.
Early years foundation stage the early years foundation stage eyfs is the framework eyfs curriculum, that all ofsted registered early years settings and schools work to. You can read the latest eyfs handbook and frameworks here. Pupils are assessed in the 17 areas of learning according to age bands between 0 and 60 months. Emphasis on learning outside of the formal education and having freedom to play and explore the world around them and accepting and considers risk for themselves within inside or outside environment makes early years foundation stage unique.
Sign up as a member or supporter for updates on these proposed changes. Development matters in the early years foundation stage eyfs. This is a booklet to help parents carers of children attending our early years. Early years team department for education and skills welsh government cathays park cardiff cf10 3nq email. This tracking grid enables you to track individual children for each statement that is included within each of the early learning goals. It gives children the opportunity to experience and develop a range of fundamental movement skills. The early years foundation stage eyfs sets standards for the learning, development and care of children from birth to 5 years old. Ongoing assessment also known as formative assessment is an integral part of the learning and development process. Early years foundation stage eyfs curriculum explained. Since opening in 2012 we pride ourselves that the % of children achieving a good level of development has been consistently above national average. These chart is related to the new eyfs statutory framework 2017 and should be. A hub for early years practitioners in lancashire and beyond.
Development matters might be used by early years settings throughout the eyfs as a guide. Unique child we recognise that every child is unique and is continually learning, resilient and capable, confident and selfassured. For some children and young people with additional support needs, the early level will provide a framework for learning and progression beyond the early primary stage and, perhaps, for most of their time in school. Within this document, the term early years foundation stage is used to describe children who are in our nursery and reception classes. Setting the standards for learning, development and care for children from birth to five. For most children, the early level of the curriculum provides the basis for their learning experiences in early years and primary 1. It is a playbased approach to childhood experiences and learning. Early years foundation stage eyfs the eyfs sets standards for the learning, development and care of children from birth to five years old. Three ways school assessment booklet academic year 2017. This guidance is for early years and key stage 1 practitioners, headteachers and setting managers and. Guidance about the eyfs profile and reporting requirements for under 5s for use by schools. It sets out a framework within which staff can operate and gives guidance on planning, teaching and assessment.
Understanding the revised early years foundation stage 2012 emerging, expected and exceeding. The early years foundation stage eyfs is the programme which must be followed in all childcare settings from birth to five years, so for schools this means nursery and reception. At national level the percentage of children achieving a good level of development has improved in each year since 20. The foundation phase curriculum is planned as a progressive framework that spans four years three to seven years to meet the diverse needs of all children, including those who are at an earlier stage of development and those who are more able.
Teachers upload progress data to bsquared assessment system 3 times a year to track progress and plan for interventions. The national curriculum for early years foundation stage. It covers the first stage of a childs care, learning and development, from birth to 5 years old. This progress can be tracked on a halftermly or termly basis helping you to target support where needed. Details the statutory requirements for the eyfs profile assessment and reporting for 201819 early years foundation stage profile exemplification materials gov. Uk the materials may be referred to if guidance is required for the levels of learning and development expected at the end of the eyfs. Early years foundation stage profile eyfsp bristol early. Foundation assessment teaching resources for eyfs early years. Head of preprep and head of early years september 2018 introduction the period of transition from home to school is for most children a period of rapid physical, emotional and intellectual growth. In the foundation stage, children acquire early mathematical concepts through playbased learning and planned activities that involve sorting, matching, comparing, classifying, and making patterns and sequences.
Language and literacy is an area of learning in the curriculum. Early years foundation stage repton manor primary school. Early years foundation stage curriculum policy early years. Problem solving and reasoning right from the start. Welsh government august 2015 the foundation phase is the statutory curriculum for all three to seven year olds in wales. Eyfs early learning goals assessment and moderation guidance pack. Early years foundation stage statutory framework eyfs. Eyfs framework, the seventeen early learning goals elgs which.
It promotes teaching and learning to ensure childrens school readiness and gives children the broad range of knowledge and skills that provide. You will find engaging early years activities for each. Physical development and movement is an area of learning in the foundation stage. Head of preprep and head of early years september 2018 children and both reception classes may join together for outdoor learning, swimming, music, dancing or physical development. All schools and ofstedregistered early years providers must follow the eyfs, including childminders, preschools, nurseries and school reception classes. Ops early years foundation stage including curriculum policy updated. Zevery child deserves the best possible start in life and the support that enables them to fulfil their potential. This booklet has been compiled by the early years interboard panel in response to requests by practitioners in early years settings for guidelines on provision and progression in play. Early years foundation stage baseline assessment 2016 2017 kirton lindsey primary school cornwall street kirton in lindsey gainsborough north lincolnshire dn21 4eh tel.
It covers children from birth to the end of the academic year in which they have their 5th birthday. Early years foundation stage curriculum and assessment. The early years profile is completed at the end of eyfs and measures the progress your child has made throughout this stage. Three ways school assessment booklet academic year 2017 2018. Eyfs curriculum and expectations greasbrough primary school. Early years foundation stage policy within this document, the term early years foundation stage is used to describe children who are in our nursery and reception classes. All schools and ofstedregistered early years providers must follow the eyfs, including childminders, preschools, nurseries and reception classes. The children learn through play in enabling environments and receive teaching through interactions and adult guided learning experiences as well as targeted phonics and mat. Early years assessment early years eyfs, eyfs assessment. Exemplification of early years foundation stage profile.
A wide range of resources created with the needs of young children in mind, they are the perfect way to support learning and development during nursery and reception. These improve coordination, locomotion, control, balance and manipulation. The content for this page is provided by the sheffield early years team in partnership with learn sheffield. At fens we aim to provide the highest quality care and education for all our children thereby giving them a. The eyfs framework published on 3 march 2017 came into force on 3 april 2017. The early years foundation stage eyfs sets the standards that all childcare providers must meet to ensure that children learn and develop and are kept healthy and safe.