Understanding the EYFS Curriculum
At Royal Britannia Kindergarten, our curriculum is built upon the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework, which sets the national standards for the learning, development, and care of children from birth to five years old. At RB, this framework is carefully adapted to meet the needs of children with special educational needs (SEN), ensuring that every child can access learning in a way that suits their individual abilities and pace.
Our EYFS approach is further enhanced through alignment with NASEN principles, promoting inclusion, differentiation, and holistic development across all areas of learning. We focus on developing the whole child, academically, socially, emotionally, and physically, within a nurturing, structured, and supportive environment.
The EYFS framework recognises two main areas of development: Prime and Specific, encompassing seven key areas and seventeen learning goals that guide each child’s progress. At RB, learning goals are achieved at varying levels depending on each child’s strengths and needs, allowing for flexibility and personalised support.
We also integrate STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) into our daily learning, encouraging creativity, exploration, and problem-solving. This holistic approach helps children make meaningful connections between disciplines while building curiosity, confidence, and a lifelong love of learning.
The EYFS framework is divided into seven interconnected areas of learning and development:
Prime Areas
Personal, Social and Emotional Development (PSED) – Helps children build self-awareness, confidence, and emotional regulation while developing positive relationships and social understanding.
Communication and Language (C&L) – Focuses on developing attention, understanding, listening, and expressive language skills to enhance communication in daily life.
Physical Development (PD) – Supports fine and gross motor skills, coordination, balance, and body awareness, laying the foundation for independence and healthy habits.
Specific Areas
Literacy – Encourages early reading and writing skills through phonics, storytelling, and recognition of symbols and sounds adapted to each child’s ability level.
Mathematics – Develops early number sense, counting, sorting, and problem-solving using practical, sensory, and play-based methods.
Understanding the World (UTW) – Inspires curiosity about the environment, people, and technology while helping children make sense of the world around them.
Expressive Arts and Design (EAD) – Fosters creativity and imagination through art, music, role play, and sensory exploration, encouraging self-expression and confidence.
This holistic and SEN-adapted EYFS curriculum ensures that every child develops essential life skills, emotional resilience, and a lifelong love of learning, empowering them to reach their full potential in a nurturing and inclusive environment.
Supporting Every Learner
At Royal Britannia, every child’s learning journey is unique. Our approach to assessment and progress monitoring is holistic, collaborative, and designed to ensure that each learner’s strengths, challenges, and developmental needs are fully understood and supported.
We use a combination of continuous classroom observation, developmental checklists, and formal assessments carried out by both teachers and our team of specialist therapists, including Speech and Language, Occupational, Physio and Behavioural Therapists. This multidisciplinary approach provides a complete picture of each child’s progress, helping us plan meaningful next steps and ensure the best possible outcomes.
Each child has an Individualised Education Plan (IEP) developed collaboratively by teachers, therapists, and parents. The IEP outlines specific learning goals, therapeutic objectives, and tailored strategies that target each child’s individual needs. These plans are reviewed regularly to celebrate progress and adjust targets as children achieve new milestones.
Assessment at RBK goes beyond academic measurement, it values functional, emotional, and social development equally. Progress is documented through student portfolios, developmental reports, and regular parent meetings, ensuring families remain informed and engaged in their child’s growth.
Through close collaboration between educators, therapists, and families, we deliver a well-rounded and responsive educational experience that empowers every child to reach their full potential with confidence, independence, and joy.