The Road to Learning 2008

What will my child learn?

The early stage of children's learning, when they are between 3 and 5 years, is called the 'foundation stage'. All early-learning providers receiving education funding from the Government must work closely with parents and carers to give children the best possible start in education.

The early years curriculum is organised into 6 areas of learning for children aged 3-5.

Personal, social and emotional development
Communication, language and literacy (reading and writing)
Mathematical development
Knowledge and understanding of the world
Physical development
Creative development

As children move from pre-school to the end of their reception year, teachers will assess their progress against early learning goals.

You can get more information about how 'early learning' is organised from the staff at your child's nursery class, school, pre-school or day nursery or from the Department for Children, Schools and Families website.