EYFS

What are the EYFS Seven Areas of Learning?

The EYFS is divided up into Seven Areas of Learning and Development, which are:

Personal, Social and Emotional Development (PSED)

Communication and Language (C+L)

Physical Development (PD)

Literacy (L)

Mathematics (M)

Understanding the World (UTW)

Expressive Arts and Design (EAD)

Practitioners use these seven areas as the basis for their planning. Each area is divided up into more distinct areas, making 17 in total. These initially consist of the prime areas of learning. Within these initial areas, children can develop a secure foundation. The skills included in the Prime Areas are Personal, Social and Emotional Development, Communication and Language and Physical Development. By focussing on these first, children can secure the skills needed to progress within their development.

Children will then move on to more refined topics in the Specific Areas of Learning. These include Literacy, Mathematics, Understanding the World and Expressive Arts and Design.

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