Curriculum The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Curriculum is based on the recognition that children learn best through play and active learning. In Reception, teaching is based around the seven areas of Learning and Development as outlined in the new EYFS statutory requirements: These are broken into three prime areas: Personal, social and emotional development Communication and language Physical development Along with four specific areas: Literacy / Maths / Understanding the world / Expressive arts and design. Assessment A combination of formal and informal assessment enables teachers to identify a child’s progress in each area of the curriculum and thereby determine the next stage of their learning. Pupils’ progress is assessed in the seven key areas of the Foundation Stage curriculum (above) at the end of the Reception year. This is an observational assessment, where information is gathered, then collated to form the final outcomes. Rewards and Sanctions Positive behaviour choices are encouraged through the Golden Rules. Golden rules All children are encouraged to follow our ‘Golden Rules’ Be kind Be careful Be smart Be safe Reception have their own class rules, based around these golden rules that children develop themselves at the start of term. Academic: Reception Page 10
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