EYMP 2
EYMP2 Criteria 1.1
Within the characteristics of effective learning there are seven areas of learning and development made up of three prime areas and four specific areas. The areas describe what children learn through play and exploration, active learning and creating and by thinking critically.
Prime areas - If a child is not secure in the prime areas between the ages of 3 and 5 years, the absence of these may make other areas of their learning more difficult to achieve. This makes the prime and specific areas so interdependent. The prime areas occur in all cultures and communities and are not dependent on the specific areas.
Personal, Social and Emotional Development Making relationships Self-confidence and self-awareness Managing feelings and behaviour
Communication and Language Listening and attention Understanding Speaking
Physical Development Moving and handling Health and self-care
Specific areas – These are less time-sensitive. The specific areas reflect what children have understood and their cultural knowledges which can develop during various stages through life. The specific areas of learning will not take place easily without the prime areas.
Literacy
Reading Writing
Mathematics Numbers Shape, space and measure
Understanding the World People and communities The world Technology
Expressive Arts and Design Exploring using media and materials Being imaginative
EYMP2 Criteria 1.2
The documented expected outcomes are the early learning goals within the EYFS. The early learning goals are the 17 learning and development requirements covered in the characteristics of effective learning – the three prime and the four specific areas. The early learning goals summarise the knowledge, skills and understanding that all young
Within the characteristics of effective learning there are seven areas of learning and development made up of three prime areas and four specific areas. The areas describe what children learn through play and exploration, active learning and creating and by thinking critically.
Prime areas - If a child is not secure in the prime areas between the ages of 3 and 5 years, the absence of these may make other areas of their learning more difficult to achieve. This makes the prime and specific areas so interdependent. The prime areas occur in all cultures and communities and are not dependent on the specific areas.
Personal, Social and Emotional Development Making relationships Self-confidence and self-awareness Managing feelings and behaviour
Communication and Language Listening and attention Understanding Speaking
Physical Development Moving and handling Health and self-care
Specific areas – These are less time-sensitive. The specific areas reflect what children have understood and their cultural knowledges which can develop during various stages through life. The specific areas of learning will not take place easily without the prime areas.
Literacy
Reading Writing
Mathematics Numbers Shape, space and measure
Understanding the World People and communities The world Technology
Expressive Arts and Design Exploring using media and materials Being imaginative
EYMP2 Criteria 1.2
The documented expected outcomes are the early learning goals within the EYFS. The early learning goals are the 17 learning and development requirements covered in the characteristics of effective learning – the three prime and the four specific areas. The early learning goals summarise the knowledge, skills and understanding that all young