This policy document sets out the requirements of learning and development opportunities I am required by law to provide your child using the practice guidance for the Early year’s foundation stage. Every child is an individual and my aim is to ensure your child’s needs are met, I will endeavour to provide learning opportunities and care for your child which will take into consideration their interests, specific needs and their stage of development. Children are learners from birth and develop in a wide variety of ways I will observe your child, have regular discussions with you and use all the information gathered to plan a challenging and enjoyable learning and caring experience in all 6 areas of development as outlined in this document.
Your child’s welfare and learning are of the upmost importance and I will endeavour to keep your child safe whist providing them with challenges in order for them to learn. All activities that are off site or require risk assessments will be discussed with you and explained where necessary I will try and provide the highest quality of care and education for your child whilst they are in my care.
Following the EYFS guidance I will provide opportunities for your child to gain the skills they should have acquired by the end of the academic year in which they reach the age of 5 years. I will also use assessment materials to ascertain your child’s achievements these documents will be available for you to view at any time and will be passed on to your child’s next setting.
There are six areas of learning covered by the EYFS for which I will provide learning opportunities, some of which I have included in the area to give you an idea of the things your child may do in my setting, the six areas are
Personal, Social and Emotional Development ` `
Dispositions and attitudes
` Self confidence and esteem Making relationships Behaviour and self control Self