The Early Years Foundation Stage known as the EYFS sets out the learning and development requirements that all providers must meet to ensure that the children in their care are given opportunities to grow and develop as an individual. It also sets out statutory requirements, making sure children are cared for in a way that is safe and nurturing. Each setting can put their own twist on ways they will deliver this including different approaches, environment set ups and activities on offer.
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So what does the EYFS look like in our setting?
Here at Potterspury Pre-school we believe that every child should learn and develop at their own pace and have the space and resources to use their imagination to lead their own pathway. This is why we have our own bespoke educational programme called Me, Myself and I which is designed with the children at the heart of everything we do. The seven areas of learning in the document incorporate a mixture of all early years’ frameworks past and present, a focus on schemas and systematic play along with knowledge from experienced practitioners and an environment full of open-ended resources.
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2 year checks
Around the age of 2 years 5 months, your child's key person will complete a two-year progress check within the setting which can then be shared with their health visitor.
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The two-year progress check is a opportunity for parents, guardians, carers and professionals to come together and collaboratively review where a child is on their pathway to learning.
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It identifies their strengths, interests, and any further support or intervention required. Valuable insights at this stage can be utilised to plan learning sessions, and activities and curate targeted actions in order to propel the child forward in their development. Having an overall view of a child’s development at this stage is key to creating the best strategy to prioritise certain learning opportunities and ensure the child gets all the support they need.
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Transition Documents
Each child will have a transition document that is written by their key person and will be sent onto the child's new setting when they leave us, this is usually in the summer term before starting school. The document will outline the child's progress in different areas of learning along with their current interests, information from home and any concerns we may have.
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Schools have spoken positively about the reports and how they help to aid the child's transition when they join school in September.
