Early Years Foundation Stage Programme

PRE-NURSERY

(Approx. 2½–3½ years)

Development Focus (EYFS Areas)

- Communication & Language: sentences, conversations
- Literacy: interest in letters and books
- Mathematics: counting with understanding the World: asking questions
- Expressive Arts & Design: imaginative play

What Teaching Looks Like

Literacy Foundations

Mathematics Foundations

Understanding the World

Expressive Arts & Design

What to Observe

Alert the Manager If

Pre-nursery Objectives

Area	Expected Development	Objective (What We Are Working Towards)
Listening & Language	Uses short sentences, follows 2-step instructions	Develop clear communication and comprehension
Social & Emotional	Takes turns with support	Build cooperation and emotional vocabulary
Physical	Improves coordination	Strengthen fine and gross motor skills
Literacy	Recognises name, rhymes	Develop phonological awareness
Mathematics	Counts to 10, recognises shapes	Build number recognition and shape awareness
Understanding the World	Asks questions	Encourage curiosity and questioning
Expressive Arts	Role play, creative choices	Encourage imagination and creativity