In the Early Years at Knightsbridge School, we use and follow the Statutory Framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage 2023. Children in the Foundation Stage learn the EYFS curriculum through the Birth to 5 Matters incorporating the prime areas of; Physical Development, Communication and Language and Personal, Social and Emotional Development. These Prime Areas underpin the basics and support the other areas of learning. We also focus on the four specific areas; Literacy, Maths, Understanding the World and Expressive Arts and Design. Children primarily learn through play and teachers act as facilitators of their learning, moving each child forward at their own pace. Positive, consistent and unique learning experiences in the Early Years benefit children in developing social skills and enhance their overall ability to learn and their social skills which will then benefit them for the rest of their time in school.
Our open ended curriculum for the EYFS reflects the seven areas of learning (and the Characteristics of Effective Learning) which are identified in the statutory EYFS Framework (2023). Our day to day learning opportunities enable children to develop competency and skills across all of the Early Learning Goals.
In addition to this, the Reception children have Modern Foreign Languages (French or Spanish) Forest School (6 week block throughout the year) Tennis, Dance, Drama, Music, Sports, Balls Skills and Gymnastics. The children head to local parks throughout the week – for example St Lukes, Battersea, Hyde Park and Holland Park. We travel there by a private bus company.