Davey Day Care
Quinton Green Farm - House
Northampton
NN7 2EG
Tel: 01604 864281
Mob: 07866698500
Learning & Development
The Early Years Foundation Stage
From September 2021 the EYFS is having a reform which will lead to a few minor changes in how we track and observe children's learning and development all over the country. However until then, below are the different sections of the EYFS that we encourage here at Davey Day Care.
Personal, Social and Emotional
Within a secure and stable environment children are able to develop a clear sense of belonging and are supported in developing skills for confidence, autonomy, respect for themselves and others.
Communication and Language
Within this learning area children are encouraged to use communication, speaking and listening in a variety of situations and for a variety of purposes. Activities provided can encourage language development including music, dance and songs. Interaction with other children creates a language rich environment and with the introduction of letters and sounds their skills through specific adult initiated learning can be supported.
Literacy
Children are provided with opportunities to link sounds and letters together in preparation for the reading and writing process. Children are given access to a wide range of reading materials to include books, poems, posters, labels and captions to create a language rich environment.
Mathematics
Children are provided with opportunities to discover and learn simple mathematical ideas and concepts to include sorting, matching, sequencing and counting. These form the basis for children to use mathematical language in relation to real life experiences describing shape, size, quantity and position.
Understanding the World
Opportunities are provided for children to explore and discover the world in which they live through a range of sources from families and friends and through situations observed. It provides experiences to share in and discover the cultures, beliefs and religions of others valuing their individuality.
Physical Development
Skills can be developed within all areas including gross and fine motor movements. Equipment will develop spacial awareness and enable them to be positive towards the benefits of being healthy and active.
Expressive Arts and Design
Children are encouraged to express their creativity through a variety of resources and materials including crayons, paints, glue, scissors, music and movement, and imaginative props within role play.
