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Foundation Stage
Your child's learning at Foundation Stage
What does my child learn in Foundation Stage Science?
Early science is introduced indirectly through activities that encourage your child to explore, problem solve, observe, predict, think, make decisions and to talk about what they do and see in the world around them. It is called Knowledge and Understanding of the World. Early years science also helps children with skills in other Foundation Stage areas of learning, such as Physical Development and Creative Development. More...
Foundation Stage features
Foundation Stage Drama
Your child will experience drama through role play as part of the creative development section (or strand) of the early learning framework.
Foundation Stage Science
Early science is introduced indirectly through activities that encourage your child to explore, problem solve, observe, predict, think, make decisions and to talk about what they do and see in the world around them
Foundation Stage Art
Your child will be taught to use his or her imagination by dismantling, combining and discarding ideas and materials. The practitioner will provide a variety of materials and resources to stimulate your child's curiosity and for your child to explore and research ideas, imitate and experiment, and develop their own ideas
Early learning in the Foundation Stage
The Foundation Stage (nursery/reception) is for children aged 3-5 and is the first stage of their education. The key focus is on teaching them routine and easing them into the idea of learning in a structured environment
Foundation Stage DT
Early design and technology learning forms part of the learning children acquire under the ‘Knowledge and Understanding of the World' Foundation Stage profile - which also covers geography, history, ICT and science. This forms the basis for following the national curriculum later on
Foundation Stage Curriculum
The Foundation Stage is your child's introduction to the National Curriculum. Focusing on children aged 3 to 5, the Foundation Stage begins during your child's time at nursery, and follows them through to the end of their Reception year.
During this stage, your child's learning is encouraged through exploration and play, and is based around the following six key areas:
- Personal, social and emotional development
- Communication, language and literacy
- Mathematical development
- Knowledge and understanding of the world
- Physical development
- Creative development
In this section, you will find guidance and advice on what your child will be learning and handy tips to help you help them get ahead in the Foundation Stage journey.
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