We ensure parents are confident that their child will receive a quality experience that supports their development and learning. The EYFS is based upon understanding each child and their family as unique, with different needs and concerns. We oppose discrimination and prejudice and welcome all families and children. We provide care and education for a wide range of children in environments that enable children to feel safe and supported and which extend their learning and development. 

The principles which  guide our work are grouped into four themes.

 *A unique Child - Every child is a competent learner from birth who can be resilient, capable, confident and self-assured.

 *Positive Relationships - Children learn to be strong and independent from a base of loving and secure relationships with                                                             parents and/or a key person.

 *Enabling environments - The environment plays a key role in supporting and extending children's development and learning.

  *Learning and Development - Children develop and learn in different ways and at different rates and all area of learning and                                                                development are equally important and interconnected. 

The EYFS outlines that there are seven areas of learning and development that must shape educational programmes in Early Years settings. All areas of learning and development are important and interconnected. Three areas are particularly crucial for igniting children's curiosity and enthusiasm for learning and for building their capacity to learn, form relationships and thrive.

These Prime areas are:

*Personal, social and emotional development

Early Years providers must also support children in the four specific areas, through which the prime areas are strengthened and applied.

The specific areas are

for more information on this framework visit www.gov.uk>early-years-foundation-stage