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EYFS

Meaning in child development & early education, with examples

/ˌiː waɪ ef ˈes/abbreviationCommon term

In child development & early education, EYFS means: Short for Early Years Foundation Stage, the statutory framework in England that sets standards for the learning, development and care of children from birth to five.

In Turkish: İngiltere okul öncesi programı, Erken Yıllar Temel Aşaması

How it is used

Used in English nurseries, by childminders and in reception classes, and in many British international schools abroad. It has seven areas of learning: three prime areas (communication and language; physical development; personal, social and emotional development) and four specific areas.

Example sentences

  1. Our planning follows the seven EYFS areas of learning.

  2. The international school in Istanbul uses the EYFS in its nursery classes.

Common collocations

  • EYFS framework
  • EYFS areas of learning
  • EYFS profile
  • follow the EYFS
  • early yearsThe first years of a child's life, usually from birth to about five, and the services and profession that care for and educate children of this age.
  • key personThe member of nursery staff who has special responsibility for a small group of children, builds a close bond with each child and is the main contact for the family.
  • staff-to-child ratioThe number of adults required for a certain number of children in a group, usually set by law and stricter for babies than for older children.
  • learning environmentThe indoor and outdoor spaces, resources and atmosphere of a setting, arranged so that children can explore, play and learn on their own and with others.

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