Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)
Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)
At National Public School, our Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum blends the best practices from Cambridge Early Years, Montessori, Reggio Emilia, and NEP 2020. Designed to nurture holistic development, our program prepares young learners for a successful educational journey.
Our Approach
● Cambridge Early Years Framework: Focuses on inquiry-based learning, encouraging curiosity, critical thinking, and problem-solving from an early age.
● Montessori Principles: Promotes child-led learning with environments that foster independence, concentration, and a love for learning through hands-on activities.
● Reggio Emilia Approach: Values children’s ideas and encourages creativity, collaboration, and community in a rich, interactive environment.
● NEP 2020 Principles: Aligns with play-based, experiential learning, emphasizing foundational literacy, numeracy, and culturally relevant practices.
● Montessori Principles: Promotes child-led learning with environments that foster independence, concentration, and a love for learning through hands-on activities.
● Reggio Emilia Approach: Values children’s ideas and encourages creativity, collaboration, and community in a rich, interactive environment.
● NEP 2020 Principles: Aligns with play-based, experiential learning, emphasizing foundational literacy, numeracy, and culturally relevant practices.
Key Areas of Learning
● Personal, Social, and Emotional Development: Building confidence, self-awareness, and emotional resilience.
● Communication and Language: Enhancing language skills through storytelling, discussions, and expressive arts.
● Physical Development: Encouraging motor skills and physical activity through structured play and outdoor exploration.
● Literacy and Numeracy: Introducing reading, writing, and mathematics through engaging, play-based activities.
● Understanding the World: Exploring the world through inquiry and hands-on learning.
● Expressive Arts and Design: Nurturing creativity through art, music, dance, and drama.
● Communication and Language: Enhancing language skills through storytelling, discussions, and expressive arts.
● Physical Development: Encouraging motor skills and physical activity through structured play and outdoor exploration.
● Literacy and Numeracy: Introducing reading, writing, and mathematics through engaging, play-based activities.
● Understanding the World: Exploring the world through inquiry and hands-on learning.
● Expressive Arts and Design: Nurturing creativity through art, music, dance, and drama.
Assessment and Progress Tracking
Our assessments are ongoing and observational, tailored to each child’s unique learning journey. We use formative assessments, portfolios, and teacher observations to track progress and provide personalized support. Regular communication with parents ensures a collaborative approach to each child’s development.
At National Public School, our EYFS program is the foundation for a lifelong love of learning, fostering confident, capable children ready to thrive in the world ahead.