Early Years

Through continuous and enhanced provision, and the direct teaching of knowledge, our curriculum develops each child’s unique characteristics, builds resilience, self-regulation and independence, and increases their knowledge and sense of themselves and the wider world. Clearly defined areas for learning ensure a clear sequence of knowledge from nursery, into reception and in preparation for KS1. The ‘characteristics of effective learning’ are at the heart of our early years curriculum. We recognise communication and language as fundamental skills and the development of spoken language is pivotal in all seven areas of the curriculum, forming the foundations of language and cognitive development. The learning environment within early years is carefully considered and relevant to the learning that is taking place to meet the needs of the children in the nursery and reception cohorts. A coherent long term learning  sequence, provides secure foundations for social and   academic development in readiness for year 1.

• Tees Valley Education EYFS Curriculum Map Download