Early Years Foundation Stage
Areas of Learning
The curriculum is carefully planned to ensure progression and continuity of skills in seven areas of learning. All areas of learning and development are important and inter-connected. The three prime areas reflect the key skills and capacities all children need to develop and learn effectively in order to be ready for school. There are three prime areas:
Communication and Language
Physical Development
Personal, Social and Emotional Development
There are also four specific areas through which the prime areas are strengthened and applied:
Literacy
Mathematics
Understanding the World
Expressive Arts and Design
Curriculum Information