Reception at The Vineyard

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In the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) at The Vineyard School, our aims are:

to support children in making a confident transition into school.
to provide a happy, caring and safe learning environment.
to plan learning experiences that meet the individual needs and interests of every child through a balanced provision of adult-led and child-initiated opportunities.
to support children to become confident and competent learners so that they are able to reach their potential.
to provide a broad and balanced high-quality curriculum in line with EYFS guidance.
to foster positive home school links with parents and carers.

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Our early years setting follows the curriculum as outlined in the 2023 EYFS statutory framework.

The EYFS framework includes seven areas of learning and development that are equally important and inter-connected. However, three areas known as the prime areas are seen as particularly important for igniting curiosity and enthusiasm for learning, and for building children’s capacity to learn, form relationships and thrive.

The prime areas are:

· Communication and language

· Physical development

· Personal, social and emotional development

The prime areas are strengthened and applied through four specific areas:

· Literacy

· Mathematics

· Understanding the world

· Expressive arts and design

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