Subject Leader – Jenny Parkes

Curriculum Intent Statement for EYFS

We aim for all pupils to:

Communication & Language

• The ability to express wants and needs.
• To be communicators using own preferred mode of communication.
• To begin to develop independence.
• To begin to develop self-esteem and confidence.

Literacy

• To be able to recognise key letters and sounds.
• To be able to recognise key words/symbols.
• To recognise own name.
• To write own name.
• To mark-make with intent and give meaning to marks.
• To describe something they can see using preferred communication method.

Mathematical Development

• To recognise object permanence.
• To recognise key mathematical language and numbers.
• To develop an awareness of early mathematical concepts.
• To develop an awareness of routine.

Knowledge of the World

• Can recognise self and others.
• Can activate buttons, flaps and simple mechanisms.
• Can notice features in both the immediate and wider environment.
• Can participate in cultural days through role play, songs and creative activities.

Expressive Arts and Design

• Will participate in songs, rhymes and musical activities.
• Will participate in mark-making and creative activities.
• Expresses self through physical action and sound.
• Creates a response to an external stimulus i.e. moves to music, creates a story around toys…

PSED

• To know how to be self-proficient in feeding, cleaning and dressing.
• To show independence.
• To show social awareness and acceptance.
• To begin to respect each other.
• To begin to develop life skills.
• To begin to develop self-esteem and confidence.

Physical

• Can use equipment safely e.g. climbing frame, cars…
• To demonstrate how to successfully negotiate space.
• The ability to move independently in an appropriate and safe manner.
• To begin to develop self-esteem and confidence.