View
213
Download
0
Category
Tags:
Preview:
Citation preview
The Early Years Framework for the Foundation Stage
17th September 2014
Introduction
Welcome
Purpose of the workshop
Setting the scene and an historical overview
What is the Early Years Foundation Stage?
Describes the time in your child’s life between birth and age 5
Vital stage as it helps your child to prepare for their future learning and successes
Early Years Foundation Stage Framework delivers best practice
What is the EYFS Framework-why do we have one?
The Framework was developed by a number of early years experts and with parent involvement
In 2012 the Framework was revised to make it clear and concise for all stakeholders
It puts greater emphasis on parental involvement
What is the EYFS Framework-why do we have one?
Sets out 7 areas of learning and development – as a guide for professionals
It allows for assessment opportunities on a daily basis
Sets out the ‘Early Learning Goals’ (ELG’s) that your child is expected to reach by age 5
What does it mean for me as a parent?
Ensures your child is as safe as possible-welfare standards
Ensures that your child receives quality provision
Peace of mind that your child is receiving the best practice in early childhood education
How will my child be learning?
Acquiring new skillsAcquiring new knowledge Demonstrating their understanding
through 7 areas of learning and development
The 7 areas of learning and development
The 3 PRIME Areas-Communication and Language; Physical Development; and Personal, Social and Emotional Development
The 4 SPECIFIC Areas-Literacy; Mathematics; Understanding the world; and Expressive arts and design
The PRIME areas of learning and development
Communication and language: Listening and attention
Understanding
Speaking
The PRIME areas of learning and development
Physical development:
Moving and handling
Health and self-care
The PRIME areas of learning and development
Personal, social and emotional development:Self-confidence and self-awareness
Managing feelings and behaviour
Making relationships
The SPECIFIC areas of learning and development
Literacy:
Reading
Writing
The SPECIFIC areas of learning and development
Mathematics:
Numbers
Shape, space and measures
The SPECIFIC areas of learning and development
Understanding the world:People and communities
The world
Technology
The SPECIFIC areas of learning and development
Expressive arts and design:
Exploring and using media and materials
Being imaginative
What are the characteristics of effective teaching and learning?
Playing and exploring-investigate and experience things and ‘have a go’
Active learning-concentrate and keep trying when encountering difficulties, and enjoy activities
Creating and thinking critically-have and develop own ideas; develop strategies for doing things
As a Mum or Dad how can I help with my child’s learning?
Share nursery rhymes.
Talk about numbers, colours, words and letters you see out and about.
Cook/bake together.
Plant seeds or bulbs in a pot.
Talk about the weather/seasons.
Explore the park/countryside.
Share books.
Talk to your child at every opportunity, tell them what you are doing, ask what they are doing.
At the shops talk about all the different words, shapes, sights and smells you encounter.
How can I find out how my child is getting on?
The class teacher is known as the “key person”, this is the person who: Is initial point of contact within the setting Helps your child to become settled Responsible for your child’s care,
development and learning Takes a careful note of your child’s
progress
When your child is 3:
We will check on their development in the PRIME areas and identify what the next steps are in learning and development
We will give you feedback in the first half term which will give an overview of the settling in period
When your child is 3:
Throughout the 2 years we will observe and record stages in your child’s development-this is your child’s ‘learning journey’
At the end of FS1 we will report on your child’s progress and liaise with the FS2 team into which your child will move
When your child is 5:
They will be completing their learning journey in EYFS
We will assess your child’s progress in line with the ELG’s and identify next steps ready for transition to Year 1
Information collated over the 2 years in your child’s ‘learning journey’ along with your input
When your child is 5:
You receive a report on your child’s progress and next steps which will be discussed with you
Your child’s “key person” will liaise carefully with the Year 1 teacher who will then have a full story of your child’s progress in the 7 areas of learning and development
Where can I find further information?
http://www.underfives.co.uk/
http://www.tashelpinghands.org.au/the_early_years
http://raisingchildren.net.au/
http://www.bigeyedowl.co.uk/
Parenting Information sharing sites
http://www.netmums.com/coffeehouse/
http://www.dad.info/
Recommended