The EYFS covers seven areas of learning and development: communication and language; personal, social and emotional development; physical development; literacy; mathematics; understanding the world; and expressive arts and design.
Learning happens through play
Children learn through conversations, stories, physical activity, exploration, creative experiences, routines and play rather than only through formal lessons.
Parents can ask their setting how it uses children's interests to plan experiences and support next steps.
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