The EYFS consists of 7 inter-connected areas of learning and development.
Prime Areas & Early Learning Goals
These are crucial for igniting children’s enthusiasm for learning.
1. Communication and language |
Listening, attention & understanding |
Speaking |
2. Physical development |
Fine motor skills |
Gross motor skills |
3. Personal, social and emotional development |
Self-Regulation |
Managing Self |
Building Relationships |
Specific Areas & Early Learning Goals
These strengthen the learning and development in the prime areas
4. Literacy |
Comprehension |
Word Reading |
Writing |
5. Mathematics |
Numbers |
Numerical Patterns |
6. Understanding the world |
Past & Present |
People, Cultures & Communities |
The Natural World |
7. Expressive arts and design |
Creating with Materials |
Being Imaginative & Expressive |