Curriculum

The Chartwell International Pre-School follows the guidelines for the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) as set in the British National curriculum.

There are 7 areas of learning which are basically split into two parts: 3 prime areas and 4 specific areas.

As children learn and develop at different rates and in different ways all areas of learning and development are equally important and very much inter-connected.

The 3 prime areas are for all children and are the main focus of our planning for children under 3yrs.

These areas of learning and development are about how your child.

Personal, Social & Emotional Development

• is confident and self assured
• manages their feelings and behaviour
• makes friends
• shares & takes turns

Physical Development

• moves and uses gross motor skills
• develops fine motor skills
• learns about healthy living
• manages self-care independently

Communication and Language

• listens and pays attention
• understands what is being said
• communicates with others
• develops vocabulary and speech

The 4 specific areas are mostly used for the older children, but are also relevant for younger children.

These areas of learning and development are about how your child…

Literacy

• enjoys reading books
• likes making marks
• engages in literacy activities which lead to writing
• starts to explore phonics and letter sounds-Jolly phonics system used in F2

Problem Solving, Reasoning and Numeracy

• learns about numbers and counting
• recognizes the passing of time
• explores measures, space, shapes, capacity and opposites

Knowledge and Understanding of the World

• finds out about nature and the world around them
• talks about people and their local community and learns about similarities and difference
• learns to confidently use ICT equipment

Creative Development

• enjoys being creative
• sings, dances and makes music
• plays imaginatively and engages in spontaneous role play
• uses colour to express him/her self
• enjoys drama and story-telling

If you want to find out more about the EYFS or the areas of learning and development you can visit this website www.foundationyears.org.uk