Useful Information for Parents
There is a great booklet designed for parents all about the EYFS (Early Years Foundation Stage) called 'What to Expect When'
You will find the link to this booklet if you go to the bottom of our 'more' tab on our website.
The purpose of this booklet is to help you as a parent/carer find out more about how your child is learning and developing during their first five years, in relation to the EYFS. Children develop more rapidly during the first five years of their lives than at any other time. This booklet has been written to help you as a parent know what to expect during these vitally important years by focusing on the seven areas of learning and development which are covered in the EYFS.
In this guide, your child’s first five years have been divided up into six age bands which overlap. This is because every child is different and children do not grow and develop at the same rate. It highlights what you might notice your child doing at these points.
Children learn and develop through playing, exploring, being active, creative and being asked questions to help their thinking. After each age band we give you an example of some ideas and tips as to how you can help your child’s learning and development.
As you know, being a parent is very special and amazing as you watch your child grow up. It can also have challenges. We hope this booklet will help you to know how your child is developing by highlighting what to expect, remembering that all children are different.
One way of using this booklet could be to use it as a reference - see what you notice your child can do. Use it as a prompt to explore and try new things together.
You will find the link to this booklet if you go to the bottom of our 'more' tab on our website.
The purpose of this booklet is to help you as a parent/carer find out more about how your child is learning and developing during their first five years, in relation to the EYFS. Children develop more rapidly during the first five years of their lives than at any other time. This booklet has been written to help you as a parent know what to expect during these vitally important years by focusing on the seven areas of learning and development which are covered in the EYFS.
In this guide, your child’s first five years have been divided up into six age bands which overlap. This is because every child is different and children do not grow and develop at the same rate. It highlights what you might notice your child doing at these points.
Children learn and develop through playing, exploring, being active, creative and being asked questions to help their thinking. After each age band we give you an example of some ideas and tips as to how you can help your child’s learning and development.
As you know, being a parent is very special and amazing as you watch your child grow up. It can also have challenges. We hope this booklet will help you to know how your child is developing by highlighting what to expect, remembering that all children are different.
One way of using this booklet could be to use it as a reference - see what you notice your child can do. Use it as a prompt to explore and try new things together.
A Parent's Guide to Healthy Eating and General Health for Under 5's
whats-a-healthy-portion-for-your-little-one
eating-well-early-years
/
A Parent's Guide to Potty Training
Your browser does not support viewing this document. Click here to download the document.
A Parent's Guide to Sleep
Your browser does not support viewing this document. Click here to download the document.
Home Made Playdough Recipe
You don't need to spend lots of money on shop bought playdough sets. We make our own playdough at preschool and this recipe is brilliant. The children really enjoy helping to make it too and choosing which colour to make it. You can add glitter or make it smell nice by adding peppermint oil, vanilla essence, rose oil etc. Playdough is such a great activity which is so cheap to make. When children play with playdough - squeezing, rolling, patting, pinching etc. they are developing their fine motor skills which are essential for being able to write.
Your browser does not support viewing this document. Click here to download the document.
