The Foundation Stage Curriculum

Personal Social and Emotional Development

Communication

Language and

Literacy

Mathematical

Development

Knowledge and

Understanding

Of the World

Physical

Development

Creative

Development

The Foundation Stage is now part of the national curriculum for England. It covers education for young children aged from three to the end of the reception year at school. It is a distinct stage, important both in its own right and in preparing children for later schooling. Young children learn best through 'playing' and 'doing' and the Foundation Stage offers a broad and purposeful curriculum that is delivered through planned and supported play activities to help ensure all children have the opportunity to reach their full potential and experience the best possible start to their education. Learning in the Foundation Stage is planned across six areas and children work towards achieving Early Learning Goals by progressing through Stepping Stones. Please click on the icons above to learn more about the areas of learning within the Foundation Stage Curriculum. We also work towards the five outcomes for 'Every Child Matters.' Click on the icon at the bottom of the page if you would like to find out about this.

Every Child Matters