Early Years Foundation Stage Programme
EYFS - NURSERY
(Approx. 3½–4½ years)

Nursery Objectives
|
Area |
Expected Development |
Objective (What We Are Working Towards) |
|
Listening & Language |
Speaks clearly, listens in group time |
Prepare children for structured group learning |
|
Social & Emotional |
Shows empathy, follows rules |
Support self-regulation and positive behaviour |
|
Physical |
Controls tools, prepares for writing |
Prepare hands for writing |
|
Literacy |
Identifies sounds, attempts writing |
Develop early reading and writing skills |
|
Mathematics |
Counts to 15, patterns |
Strengthen number sense and pattern recognition |
|
Understanding the World |
Makes predictions |
Develop early scientific thinking |
|
Expressive Arts |
Plans simple creations |
Encourage purposeful creative work |


