The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)

The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) refers to the children in the Nursery and Reception classes at the school.  In the EYFS the children are provided with opportunities to develop their knowledge and skills in the seven areas outlined in the EYFS statutory framework: 

• personal, social and emotional
• communication and language
• physical
• literacy
• mathematics
• understanding the world
• expressive arts and design.

Please click on this link for EYFS curriculum guidance produced by the Department for Education

• Development Matters

Tapestry

Tapestry is an online programme which allows you to view your child’s progress throughout the EYFS.  You will be provided with login details when your child enters the Nursery.  Your child’s record will be updated regularly with photographs, videos, work and comments from staff.  This learning journey format forms the basis of your termly progress meeting with your child’s key worker.

The Tapestry website can be accessed here: tapestryjournal.com/

If you would like to know more about our curriculum please contact the school office and the team will be happy to help.