Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) | Beverley Minster C of E Primary School

Curriculum: Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)

Children are assessed regularly in nursery and this continues in school. At the end of their first year at school teachers will complete an Early Years Foundation Profile for each child. This is based on the 17 Early Learning Goals or ELGs.

Early Learning Goals

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Communication and Language

Listening, Attention and Understanding
Speaking

Physical development

Gross Motor Skills (running, jumping, hopping, negotiating space)
Fine Motor Skills (using scissors, paint brushes, cutlery, using the tripod grip when drawing and writing)

Personal, social and emotional development

Self -Regulation
Managing Self
Building Relationships

Literacy

Comprehension
Word Reading

Maths

Number
Numerical Patterns

Understanding of the world

Past and Present
People, Culture and Communities
The Natural World

Expressive arts and design

Creating with Materials
Being imaginative and Expressive

In each of these areas, the ELGs set out what the average child is expected to be able to do at the age of five. For example, the number goal states that pupils should have a deep understanding to 10, including the composition of each number. The Managing Self ELG states that children should be confident to try new activities and show independence, resilience and perseverance in the face of challenge.