The Early Years Framework
As you may already be aware, the DFE (Department for Education) have introduced a new EYFS (Early Years Foundation Stage) framework, commencing September 2021. Your child will follow the updated EYFS framework and will work towards the final assessment at the end of the Reception year, using the new 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;
As part of the changes to the new framework, it also means that there is less emphasis on recording paperwork, meaning we, as adults, can spend more time with your child getting to know them and having those quality interactions. The new framework is also more aligned with the KS1 curriculum, further ensuring your child’s educational journey from Reception to KS1 is building upon previous knowledge. See the attached link below for the statements that your child will be assessed against at the end of Reception. We have also provide a link below to the Development Matters 2021 document, which outlines the principles behind the new framework.
(New EYFS Framework)
(A guide for parents/carers)
Partnership with Parents
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)
Helping children with their behaviour.pdf (early-education.org.uk)
Making their mark - children's early writing.pdf (early-education.org.uk)
Maths is Everywhere.pdf (early-education.org.uk)
Questions and answers.pdf (early-education.org.uk)
Science all around.pdf (early-education.org.uk)
The road to reading.pdf (early-education.org.uk)
Toddlers and very early learning.pdf (early-education.org.uk)
Useful Information for parents from BBC/CBeebies
Grown-ups - for parents and carers - CBeebies - BBC
Tips and clips for good oral hygiene and teeth brushing
Support with Oral HygieneAttached is some advice from the NHS for good dental care for your child.