At Linden, we believe that the Early Years framework builds the foundation for the rest of a child’s life. Therefore, all learning in our Foundation Stage will be rewarding, enjoyable and will encourage children to practise, revise and consolidate acquired skills in a range of explorative and investigative ways. We want to develop a positive attitude towards learning and growing as a person which is reflected with much of our learning being undertaken through play-based activities. Children are encouraged to use their own initiative in play where the adults support learning and develop it in a fun and engaging way. This is also supported by adult directed activities.
Our curriculum follows the EYFS Framework 2021 and has been designed with the needs, interests and life experiences of our children in mind. Our curriculum consists of the Prime areas of learning: Personal, Social and Emotional Development (PSED), Communication and Language (CL) and Physical Development, and the Specific areas of learning: Literacy (L), Mathematics (M), Understanding the World (UW) and Expressive Arts & Design (EAD).
We cover a range of themes based on children's interests. Examples of previous themes are: 'Linden Bear’s Adventures’, ‘Aliens invasion’ ‘Space’ and ‘Animals’.
We have fantastic and spacious indoor and outdoor areas that are always set up with exciting, engaging provision open no matter what the weather!
Click anywhere on the table or here for a PDF version: Autumn term topic overview
Click here for a PDF version of our EYFS Foundation Stage Policy: Early Years Foundation Stage Policy
Click here for a PDF version of our EYFS Phonics Booklet: EYFS Phonics Booklet