Areas of Lreaning

EYFS

The Heart of Our Approach: Nurturing Growth Through the EYFS Framework.

At Erudio ECC, we understand that each child is a unique explorer, embarking on their own learning journey. Our approach is deeply rooted in the seven core areas of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), providing a robust yet adaptable framework for our expert specialists.

We believe in the power of play and exploration. Our dedicated educators meticulously plan activities, ensuring they are not only engaging but also precisely tailored to each child’s individual needs and interests. The EYFS framework allows us to nurture development holistically, encouraging active learning, creative thinking, and the harmonious growth of mind and body.

The Cornerstones of Early Learning: Our Prime Areas.

Communication and Language

Allowing young children to express themselves, speak and listen in a variety of contexts, encouraging them to develop language and communication abilities.

Physical Development

We all know that young children like being active, but they must also understand why regular physical activity and healthy dietary choices are crucial.

Personal, Social, and Emotional Development

This section aids in the development of children’s social abilities as well as the respect and understanding of their various emotions.

Specific Areas: Building Skills for a Bright Future.

Literacy

We nurture phonemic awareness, the key to unlocking the world of reading and writing, and encourage children to develop their early literacy skills.

Mathematics

We cultivate a solid foundation in numeracy, helping children understand numbers, shapes, and measurement with confidence.

Understanding the World

We guide children to explore and understand their world, from their immediate environment to the fascinating realm of technology.

Expressive Arts & Design

We provide opportunities for children to express themselves creatively, through art, music, and the exploration of various media.

At Erudio ECC we use this structure to plan activities depending on the child’s interests and developmental level. Our educators plan relevant, themed activities based on the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework, which describes how and what the child will learn to support their healthy development. Children will be learning skills, gaining new knowledge, and exhibiting their understanding in the above seven areas of learning and development.

S-Science

T-Technology

E-Engineering

M-Mathematics

Our STEM approach works in line with the EYFS framework through understanding what is important to a child, what they are interested in, observing how they are learning, and being clear about what can be achieved through setting provision to support them to flourish and for optimum learning to take place.

Key STEM attributes emerge through the gradual development of core skills such as:

The ability to ask probing questions
The ability to work collaboratively together with peers and adults
The ability to think creatively
The ability to discover new, or alternative, ways of doing things
The ability to solve problems
The ability to explore and take calculated risks
The ability to test solutions to problems

A STEM approach supports development from an early age through engagement within a learning environment that fosters curiosity and questioning skills through play experiences. Playful activities support young children’s learning and development through doing and talking.