Welcome to EYFS (Early Years Foundation Stage)

At Juniper Hill it is our intent that all children who enter EYFS have the opportunity to develop socially, emotionally, physically, verbally and cognitively, regardless of background, circumstances or needs in a safe and nurturing environment. We aim to work collaboratively with our community of parents and carers to provide every child with the skills to become happy, independent, creative and curious lifelong learners who have the courage to try new things and subsequently reach their full potential. We encourage all children in EYFS to be respectful to their peers, the adults they encounter in school and in the school community as well as their environment.

We follow The Statutory Framework for Early Years Foundations Stage. 

The Statutory Framework for Early Years Foundation Stage

The Early Years Foundation Stage Framework was developed to support children’s learning and development from birth to five years.  The Areas of Learning and Development in the Framework have three prime areas:

• Communication and Language
• Physical Development
• Personal, Social and Emotional Development

We also support children in four specific areas through which the three prime areas are strengthened and applied these are:

• Literacy
• Mathematics
• Understanding the World
• Expressive Arts and Design

Our EYFS Team provide the children with exciting and appropriate play experiences and learning opportunities to enable them to develop in all the above areas. The children engage in learning both inside and outside through a mixture of child-initiated, adult-directed and adult-led activities. The EYFS Team are experienced and able to recognise each child’s strengths and areas that require more support to develop new skills. 

It is important that young children feel safe and secure in their surroundings.  The adults in EYFS place a strong emphasis on getting to know the children and on building positive relationships with each child and their family.  Each class teacher is supported by Learning Support Assistants (LSA's)  We encourage the opportunity to work together with our families to help our children to achieve their best.