Early Years Foundation Stage Programme

EYFS - RECEPTION

(Approx. 4½–5+ years)


Development Focus (EYFS Areas)
What Teaching Looks Like
Literacy Development
Mathematics Development
Understanding the World
Expressive Arts & Design
What to Observe

Reception Objectives

Area

Expected Development

Objective

(What We Are Working Towards)

Listening & Language

Asks questions, explains ideas

Prepare for formal learning and discussion

Social & Emotional

Works cooperatively, self-regulation

Build independence and school readiness

Physical

Writes letters, good pencil control

Develop writing stamina and accuracy

Literacy

Writes name, early reading

Prepare for independent reading and writing

Mathematics

Counts to 20+, simple sums

Develop confidence in early maths

Understanding the World

Explains observations

Encourage reasoning and explanation

Expressive Arts

Creates with purpose

Develop creative expression with intention