Early Years

Welcome to Early Years

Take a look at this short film which will give you a taste of what happens in our early years department here at St Cuthbert's

Welcome to St Cuthbert's EYFS...

The Early Years Framework

Please see below the Early years foundation stage (EYFS) statutory framework. This document outlines the standards that school and childcare providers must meet for the learning, development and care of children from birth to 5.

Your child will follow the updated EYFS framework and will work towards the final assessment at the end of the Reception year, using the ELGs (Early Learning Goals). These goals are short statements that teachers assess your child against at the end of the year. The 7 main areas of learning remain the same. These are;

Communication and Language
Physical Development
Personal, Social and Emotional Development
Literacy
Mathematics
Expressive Arts and Design
Understanding the World

EYFS Statutory Framework 2025

EYFS_Statutory_Framework.pdf

Supporting your child's transition into our Early years...

Early Learning Goals

In the final term of the reception year, educators in reception classes must complete an Early Years Foundation Stage Profile (EYFSP) for each child and their development must be assessed against each of the early learning goals.

This information is then reported to parents and carers. The profile will also be shared with your child's new year one teacher so that they are aware of your child's level of development and so we can plan their transition into KS1 accordingly.

Each early learning goal describes what children at the expected level of development are able to do.

Development Matters

Partnership with Parents

It is important for parents and early years settings to have a strong and respectful partnership. This sets the scene for children to thrive in the early years.
This includes listening regularly to parents and giving parents clear information about their child's progress.
The help that parents give their children at home has a very significant impact on their learning.
Some children get less support for their learning at home than others. By knowing and understanding all children and their families, we will offer extra help to those who need it most.
It is important to encourage all parents to chat, play and read with their children.

Useful Information for parents from the NSPCC

Positive parenting (nspcc.org.uk)

Look Say Sing Play: to build your baby’s brain every day (nspcc.org.uk)

Handle with care: How to keep your baby safe (nspcc.org.uk)

Talking about difficult topics | NSPCC

Helping Your Child Cope with Your Divorce or Separation | NSPCC

Online Safety for Children - Tips & Guides | NSPCC

Useful Information for parents from Early Education

Babies - learning starts from the first day.pdf (early-education.org.uk)

Children as artists.pdf (early-education.org.uk)

Going out to play and learn (3).pdf (early-education.org.uk)

Helping children cope with change.pdf (early-education.org.uk)