What is EYFS and Why Does It Matter?
A simple guide to the Early Years Foundation Stage — and how it shapes the learning and care your child receives at nursery.
The Early Years Foundation Stage - known as the EYFS - is the national framework that guides the care and education of all children from birth to age five in England. It sets out what practitioners should be teaching, and how children’s progress is observed and supported.
The EYFS covers seven areas of learning: Communication and Language; Physical Development; and Personal, Social and Emotional Development (the three prime areas); alongside Literacy, Mathematics, Understanding the World, and Expressive Arts and Design.
At Conifers, everything we do - from sensory play and story time to outdoor exploration and music - is designed to support development across these areas in a way that feels natural and joyful. Our qualified staff are trained to observe each child and gently extend their learning through play.
Progress is shared with you through your child’s Learning Journey. If you would like to know more about how we deliver the EYFS, speak to your child’s key person or ask to see our curriculum overview at any time.
The Early Years Foundation Stage - known as the EYFS - is the national framework that guides the care and education of all children from birth to age five in England. It sets out what practitioners should be teaching, and how children’s progress is observed and supported.
The EYFS covers seven areas of learning: Communication and Language; Physical Development; and Personal, Social and Emotional Development (the three prime areas); alongside Literacy, Mathematics, Understanding the World, and Expressive Arts and Design.
At Conifers, everything we do - from sensory play and story time to outdoor exploration and music - is designed to support development across these areas in a way that feels natural and joyful. Our qualified staff are trained to observe each child and gently extend their learning through play.
Progress is shared with you through your child’s Learning Journey. If you would like to know more about how we deliver the EYFS, speak to your child’s key person or ask to see our curriculum overview at any time.