Understanding The EYFS Curriculum
The
Three Prime Areas of Developmentreflect the key skills and capacities that all children need to develop and learn effectively, and become ready for school. These Areas are:
Personal Social and Emotional Development
'Supports children’s development by helping them to interact effectively and develop positive attitudes to themselves and others."
Helping children to;
- Develop self confidence and Self Esteem
- Manage own feelings and behaviour
- Make relationships
Communication, Language and Development
''involves giving children opportunities to speak and listen in a range of situations, and to develop their confidence and skills in expressing themselves"
Focuses on childrens:
- Listening and Attention
- Speaking
- Understanding
Physical Development
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'focuses on how babies and young children gain control of their bodies, but it also includes how children learn about keeping themselves active and healthy and how they learn to use equipment and materials successfully and safely.'
Main focus points:
- Moving and handling
- Health and Self-Care
Specific Areas of DevelopmentThe EYFS requires Practitioners to support children in
four specific areas, through which the three prime areas are strengthened and applied. These areas are :
