--- title: "EYFS" url: "https://stjohnscliviger.co.uk/curriculum/eyfs" school: "St John's C.E. (VA) Primary School, Cliviger" --- # EYFS ## Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum In Reception Class we follow the Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum, and learn through play and hands on experiences. We learn in lots of different ways; whole class teaching, small group work and learning with our friends in continuous provision. Our curriculum is made up of seven areas of learning: Prime Areas - These are vital in order for children to reach their full potential in the specific areas: - Communication and Language - Physical development - Personal, Social and Emotional Development Specific Areas: - Literacy - Mathematics - Understanding the World - Expressive Arts & Design EYFS Long Term Plan 43 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/st-john-s-c-of-e-va-primary-school-cliviger/files/documents/EYFS_LTP_2026-27(1).docx) Why EYFS is Important to Us at St John’s Cliviger 243 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/st-john-s-c-of-e-va-primary-school-cliviger/files/documents/what_eyfs_means_to_cliviger_pdf(1).pdf) Early Years Policy 597 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/st-john-s-c-of-e-va-primary-school-cliviger/files/documents/EYFS_2026-27.pdf) Welcome to Reception 87.51 MB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/st-john-s-c-of-e-va-primary-school-cliviger/files/documents/Welcome_to_Reception.pptx) Reception Baseline Assessment Information for Parents 577 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/st-john-s-c-of-e-va-primary-school-cliviger/files/documents/Reception_baseline_assessment_information_for_parents(1).pdf) Top Tips for Reading Bookmark 26 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/st-john-s-c-of-e-va-primary-school-cliviger/files/documents/bookmarks(1).docx) - [Phonics Play](http://www.phonicsplay.co.uk/) - This is a useful website for helping your child reinforce sounds and words covered in class. - [ICT Activities](http://www.topmarks.co.uk/) - This website has lots of interactive games for all areas of the curriculum. ### Learning Environment [![](https://files.schudio.com/st-john-s-c-of-e-va-primary-school-cliviger/imagecache/720x720s/gallery/learning-environment/IMG_1404.jpeg)](https://files.schudio.com/st-john-s-c-of-e-va-primary-school-cliviger/images/gallery/learning-environment/IMG_1404.jpeg) [![](https://files.schudio.com/st-john-s-c-of-e-va-primary-school-cliviger/imagecache/720x720s/gallery/learning-environment/IMG_1405.jpeg)](https://files.schudio.com/st-john-s-c-of-e-va-primary-school-cliviger/images/gallery/learning-environment/IMG_1405.jpeg) [![](https://files.schudio.com/st-john-s-c-of-e-va-primary-school-cliviger/imagecache/720x720s/gallery/learning-environment/IMG_1403.jpeg)](https://files.schudio.com/st-john-s-c-of-e-va-primary-school-cliviger/images/gallery/learning-environment/IMG_1403.jpeg) [![](https://files.schudio.com/st-john-s-c-of-e-va-primary-school-cliviger/imagecache/720x720s/gallery/learning-environment/IMG_1402.jpeg)](https://files.schudio.com/st-john-s-c-of-e-va-primary-school-cliviger/images/gallery/learning-environment/IMG_1402.jpeg) [![](https://files.schudio.com/st-john-s-c-of-e-va-primary-school-cliviger/imagecache/720x720s/gallery/learning-environment/IMG_1400.jpeg)](https://files.schudio.com/st-john-s-c-of-e-va-primary-school-cliviger/images/gallery/learning-environment/IMG_1400.jpeg) [![](https://files.schudio.com/st-john-s-c-of-e-va-primary-school-cliviger/imagecache/720x720s/gallery/learning-environment/IMG_1399.jpeg)](https://files.schudio.com/st-john-s-c-of-e-va-primary-school-cliviger/images/gallery/learning-environment/IMG_1399.jpeg) [![](https://files.schudio.com/st-john-s-c-of-e-va-primary-school-cliviger/imagecache/720x720s/gallery/learning-environment/IMG_1398.jpeg)](https://files.schudio.com/st-john-s-c-of-e-va-primary-school-cliviger/images/gallery/learning-environment/IMG_1398.jpeg) [![](https://files.schudio.com/st-john-s-c-of-e-va-primary-school-cliviger/imagecache/720x720s/gallery/learning-environment/IMG_1397.jpeg)](https://files.schudio.com/st-john-s-c-of-e-va-primary-school-cliviger/images/gallery/learning-environment/IMG_1397.jpeg) [![](https://files.schudio.com/st-john-s-c-of-e-va-primary-school-cliviger/imagecache/720x720s/gallery/learning-environment/IMG_1396.jpeg)](https://files.schudio.com/st-john-s-c-of-e-va-primary-school-cliviger/images/gallery/learning-environment/IMG_1396.jpeg) [![](https://files.schudio.com/st-john-s-c-of-e-va-primary-school-cliviger/imagecache/720x720s/gallery/learning-environment/IMG_1389.jpeg)](https://files.schudio.com/st-john-s-c-of-e-va-primary-school-cliviger/images/gallery/learning-environment/IMG_1389.jpeg) [![](https://files.schudio.com/st-john-s-c-of-e-va-primary-school-cliviger/imagecache/720x720s/gallery/learning-environment/IMG_1382.jpeg)](https://files.schudio.com/st-john-s-c-of-e-va-primary-school-cliviger/images/gallery/learning-environment/IMG_1382.jpeg) [![](https://files.schudio.com/st-john-s-c-of-e-va-primary-school-cliviger/imagecache/720x720s/gallery/learning-environment/IMG_1381.jpeg)](https://files.schudio.com/st-john-s-c-of-e-va-primary-school-cliviger/images/gallery/learning-environment/IMG_1381.jpeg) ### Curriculum - [The Cliviger Curriculum Statement of Intent](https://stjohnscliviger.co.uk/curriculum/the-cliviger-curriculum-statement-of-intent) - [Maths](https://stjohnscliviger.co.uk/curriculum/maths) - [PE](https://stjohnscliviger.co.uk/curriculum/pe) - [RE](https://stjohnscliviger.co.uk/curriculum/re) - [Science](https://stjohnscliviger.co.uk/curriculum/science) - [English](https://stjohnscliviger.co.uk/curriculum/english) - [Computing](https://stjohnscliviger.co.uk/curriculum/computing) - [EYFS](https://stjohnscliviger.co.uk/curriculum/eyfs) - [PSHE](https://stjohnscliviger.co.uk/curriculum/pshe) - [Geography](https://stjohnscliviger.co.uk/curriculum/geography) - [Design Technology](https://stjohnscliviger.co.uk/curriculum/design-technology) - [Modern Foreign Language](https://stjohnscliviger.co.uk/curriculum/modern-foreign-language) - [Music](https://stjohnscliviger.co.uk/curriculum/music) - [History](https://stjohnscliviger.co.uk/curriculum/history) - [Art](https://stjohnscliviger.co.uk/curriculum/art) ![St John's C.E. 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