Outcome 1.1.
There are seven areas of development in the EYFS. The seven areas of development and are split up as three main areas and are physical development, personal, social and emotional development, communication and language. The other four are still important but not detrimental as the other areas and they are Understanding of the World, Literacy, Arts and Design and Maths.
Physical Development.
Physical development is the area of physical activity for moving and handling including fine motor and gross motor skills. This area of development includes gross activities such as running, walking, climbing etc and also fine motor so pencil/ brush control, handling objects and poring. Physical development also includes self-care and awareness which is the development of being able to feed and drink independently and to know how to use the toilet, potty or to tell an adult about a dirty nappy.
Personal, Social and Emotional Development.
Personal, social and emotional development focuses on self-confidence and awareness and being out going, confident and happy. It includes managing behaviour and their feelings, knowing right from wrong. As well as above it focuses on the social element and making relationships with their peers.
Communication and Language.
Communication focuses on listening and attention, speaking and understanding. This area see’s development within the above as children can have no speaking skills but can understand or vice versa so this area can observe and assess the children’s skills in these areas as communication is vital for children.
Understanding of The World.
Understanding of the world includes learning objectives for the world which include small world play, understanding how the world works and grows and why. Understanding of the world also includes people and communities meaning understanding their families, others and differences. Technology is an outcome and includes