The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) is the curriculum for Early Years provision registered with OFSTED. The curriculum not only sets out the education criteria for the learning and development of babies and children up to the age of 5 years, it also shapes the high standard of practice; its central aim being to help young people achieve.

“Every Child Matters” 2008 provides the following outcomes

Staying Safe
Being Healthy
Enjoying and Achieving
Making a Positive Contribution
Achieving Economic Well Being

It is a framework that Little Stars Pre School embraces wholeheartedly with activities, resources and staff training, through to policies, practices and leadership.

A child’s experience in the Early Years has a major impact on their future life. When parents choose their Early Years Services, they want to know that the provision will keep their children safe and help them to thrive.

The Early Years Foundation Stage is the framework that provides this assurance. “DFES 2012.”

Objectives of the Early Years Foundation Stage Framework, that guides staff to care and educate children is to promote all seven areas of learning.